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.

His kiss was tender and reassuring without a hint of its usual

subconsciously linked her arms behind his neck, tilting her head up to deepen

Knock! Knock!

time when someone suddenly knocked on the door. Then, it opened

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

wanted to blind himself for his actions. He stumbled over his words while apologizing, “I-I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. I came in after noticing that

disturb Mr. Golding’s romantic gesture? He’s going to dock my pay, for

no one’s surprise, Evander’s expression darkened at the interruption. He demanded,

new developments on the tender for Project

“Ask the driver to

“Yes, Mr. Golding.”

after

claim to be a business expert, but she had heard from Jonathan that Evander

of despicable tactics to

Evander’s comment startled Angeline out of

as she replied bitterly, “Why would I be? My relationship with Hanson is a

Joseline’s fiancé, which added to

answer greatly improved Evander’s

her and said, “I’m

gaze and uttered, “I’m sorry, Mr. Golding. You know my current situation. I haven’t found my child,

if she carelessly

even plain foolish, but she could not allow herself to love another

expression cooled instantly. He settled her on the other end of

chest as her gaze eventually

unexpected. After all, Evander must be used to getting things his way. My refusal definitely

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

stuffed the boxes

His attractive baritone

raised her head and shot him

he would

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