Her Precious Baby

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.

hers without warning. His kiss was tender and reassuring without

subconsciously linked her arms behind his neck, tilting her head up to deepen their kiss. At that

Knock! Knock!

indeterminate amount of time when someone suddenly knocked on

noise startled Angeline, who immediately broke free from the kiss and leaned away from

over his words while apologizing, “I-I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. I came in after noticing that the door wasn’t

stupidly disturb Mr. Golding’s romantic gesture?

darkened at the interruption. He

“One of the employees sent an e-mail saying that there have been some new developments on the tender for Project Serenity,

instructed sternly, “Ask the driver to

“Yes, Mr. Golding.”

left after acknowledging his

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

despicable tactics to improve his odds of winning the

startled Angeline out of her

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

was now Joseline’s fiancé, which added

answer greatly improved

stared at her and said, “I’m still waiting for

realizing she could no 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

would not forgive herself if she carelessly agreed

foolish, but she could not allow herself to love another without considering the consequences

that Evander’s expression cooled instantly. He settled her on the other end of the couch before

eventually landed

Evander must be used to getting things his way. My

Evander. Just before he left the hotel room, she grabbed the medicines off

she stuffed the

can wait for you.” His attractive baritone rang out, and

head and shot

he just say he would wait for