Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 458

Chapter 458 False Identity

Luca's plan was certainly tempting.

In my current situation, Leonard had eyes on me everywhere. Even leaving the country wasn't an option. If I could break free from his grip, maybe I'd live a bit longer just from the relief alone.

Plus, everyone around me was suffering because of me. In the past, I would never have considered working with Luca. He was no visionary and was not suited to lead Harmon Group, Narrow-minded and petty, he was, at most, tit to be a manager.

But with my own life in shambles, I couldn't worry about others. The n more I thought about it, the more feasible the plan seemed.

I could always deceive Luca-whether I truly "died" or not wouldn't matter to him. He just needed an opportunity.

But I'd need help. I couldn't do this alone with Luca.

The trouble was that I didn't want to involve those close to me. I really did need to slip away, but this was something I couldn't share with anyone else. If they found out, things could get complicated

keep it a secret, and Julian might even end up telling Alisa. After weighing my options, I called Zack and Crystal to ask

ongoing so it wasn't

turned visibly alarmed. "Eva, have you been reading too many novels? Are you really thinking of faking your death? With today's medical technology,

is no good-you're actually putting your trust in Luca? Have you lost your mind? And if you fake your death, what

all the complications of living without an

to work in a government-related department-every sentence she said tied

see Zack

patted her hand with a smile. "That's why I

t about your ID?

obtaining a false identity might not be impossible. And I would need someone

to rein him in and keep me

stayed silent,

of Crystal's chattering, he finally asked, "Eva, are you sure about

made up my