Angeline’s heart clenched at Evander’s words. She dared not even raise her head to look at him. Internally, she was flailing as though she was desperately trying to escape a trap.

She stammered, “I-I don’t know what you mean.”

She hoped changing the topic would deter Evander from his original line of questioning.

More importantly, she could not put a name to her feelings toward Evander.

That being said, Angeline admitted that her heart fluttered when she was around Evander. However, she was simply not ready to enter a relationship.

Angeline got to her feet, attempting to leave. However, Evander promptly foiled her attempt. He grabbed her elbow and swiveled on the couch, pulling her into his embrace.

“Oof!”

A muffled grunt escaped Angeline’s lips.

Evander stared intently into her eyes, and she fumbled under the heat of his gaze.

He declared, “I’m a businessman, Angeline. I don’t waste my time on frivolous matters.”

Even a fool would understand his intentions. Alas, Angeline had no choice but to respond.

“Why… and that person is me?”

She thought she must be dreaming. After all, Evander could have any wealthy and elegant socialite he wanted with a mere hook of his finger.

Still not breaking eye contact with her, Evander declared firmly, “No particular reason. I just want you.”

I just want you…

His short reply held so much conviction and crumbled Angeline’s defenses completely. He was clearly determined to dispel her doubts about his sincerity.

The room abruptly fell into silence. Angeline could only hear the furious pounding of her heart. Her vision began to blur as tears pricked her eyes.

All these years, she had suffered from humiliation alone and trusted no one. As such, she never imagined meeting a man who would protect and treasure her.

kiss was tender

behind his neck, tilting her head up to deepen their kiss.

Knock! Knock!

kissing for an indeterminate amount of time when someone suddenly knocked on the door. Then, it opened with a

who immediately broke free from the kiss and leaned away from

“I-I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. I

I stupidly disturb Mr. Golding’s romantic gesture? He’s going to dock my

one’s surprise, Evander’s expression darkened at the interruption. He

e-mail saying that there have been some new developments on the tender for Project Serenity, Mr. Golding.

instructed sternly, “Ask the driver to prepare the

“Yes, Mr. Golding.”

left after acknowledging his

to be a business expert, but she had heard from Jonathan that Evander and Hanson were competing in the

a number of despicable tactics to improve his odds of winning

you upset?” Evander’s comment startled Angeline

only understood Evander’s implied meaning some time later. Her gaze darkened as she replied bitterly, “Why would I be? My relationship with Hanson

fiancé, which added

answer greatly improved Evander’s

at her and said, “I’m still

longer escape his question. After taking a deep breath, she returned his gaze and uttered, “I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. You know my current situation. I haven’t found my child, and Joseline still hasn’t been brought to justice. I can’t throw

herself if she carelessly

she was timid or even plain foolish, but she could not allow herself to

instantly. He settled her on the other end of

eventually landed

Evander must be used to getting things his way. My

she could sympathize with Evander. Just before he left the hotel room, she

stuffed the boxes

for you.” His attractive baritone rang out,

raised her head and shot him a stunned

just say he would

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