My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 27 Take Me To Your Room

Evelyn

For the first time in my life, I despised the sheer size of my father's mansion. The damn thing was so massive that even climbing the stairs felt like traversing the entire country. I kid you not. Those ridiculously long flights of stairs were a struggle, especially when I was in a rush to catch up with the devil himself. Usually, it never felt like a challenge, but today was different.

When I finally reached the top, my breaths came out in heavy gasps, reminiscent of someone who had just finished running a marathon.

The floor stretched before me, vacant and devoid of any signs of the man who seemed to have vanished into thin air like a magician. Well...he did have his moments of magic, but not in this instance. If you know what I mean.

As my eyes futilely searched for any trace of him, my ears picked up the faint sound of footsteps

I turned to the left, following the sound, and soon enough, I spotted the devil walking through the long corridor.

For a moment, I contemplated calling out his name, but my bizarre curiosity got the better of me. Some inexplicable desire to remain hidden for a little longer took hold, and I trailed behind him like a spy shadowing a dangerous criminal.

My brows furrowed as I observed his measured steps. He seemed oblivious to my presence, showing no signs of suspicion or glancing back, which was a relief for my covert mission.

Thank goodness. So far, I remained undetected.

He made a turn, and I quickened my pace to catch up, only to find myself in an empty corridor.

What the heck!

Jacob had vanished once again.

like a lost puppy. How

that he had somehow

smart for that.

thought, a hand shot out from behind a pillar, gripping my arm, and I found myself forcefully pressed

gasp escaped my lips, and my eyebrows shot up in surprise

I am not

smirk playing on his tempting lips, revealing that he had been aware of my presence all along. "Well...care to enlighten me about your plan?" I retorted, mimicking his

specific plan," he shrugged, moving closer, his hand sliding down to my waist as he pinned me against the wall. Heat radiated from

managed to speak up, "First, you sneak up here, undetected. Then, you vanish despite knowing I was following you. And now, you're here, trapping me in these strong, muscular arms like

I have underestimated you," he chuckled,

as if he were a thief or a rogue who had committed a serious offence, "Now, tell me what's going on in that mind of yours and why you're

With undivided attention, he focused solely on me, "First and foremost, I must mention that you look absolutely stunning in that red dress. Your curves were beckoning me more than you can imagine..." His hands slid down my

burning fire within

in him, trapped in something that should

is brimming with familiar and unfamiliar faces. While I can't vouch for the unfamiliar ones, I can confidently say that some of the known individuals could pose a considerable threat if, by some unfortunate turn of events, I were to lose control and do something... to you and this appealing body of yours," he paused for a moment, his warm breath wafting across my face, leaving me with a tantalising sensation, "So, leaving was the only viable solution for me. It was a way to protect both

and you could have

couldn't believe he was

can offer you another reason," he pretended to ponder for a moment,

illogical coming from the man who has always been the centre of attention at every

had not escaped my notice. "Let's just say I've been to one too many parties to develop a genuine liking for them," he

know, it's quite ironic. You're well aware that I see through your

delivering the perfect comeback, but I maintained a composed expression, keeping up the pretence of

tracing my bottom lip, "And with you present at Samuel's party, it becomes a whole lot more interesting. However, I can't trust myself when I'm around you, and that's precisely why