My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 52 Unveiling Resentments

Jacob

I watched her as she conversed with her friends, the smile on her face never fading. It occasionally broadened with a subtle twitch at the corner of her lips, as if she could sense my gaze fixed on her the entire time. And, truth be told, she could. Evelyn was incredibly observant though she didn't know that I had mentally captured every aspect of her from the very first day I arrived here to attend Samuel's wedding. She remained oblivious to how I had lost most of my self-control that very morning when I unexpectedly found her in the kitchen, wearing a little top and shorts that perfectly showcased her sexy body. Who would have thought that this was the same Evelyn I had known years ago?

Back then, she had been quite shy around me, always quiet, except for those nights when she'd sneak wine from the kitchen cabinets and retreat to her safe haven-her room. In the midst of her liquor-induced intoxication, she would often do wild things that were entirely contrary to her usual nature. I couldn't deny that the sound of my name falling from her lips used to make my heart skip a beat, just as it did now. But she had been underage then, completely naive and incapable of making decisions for herself. That was the sole reason I hadn't acted on my desires. I couldn't deny, though, that if she had been the same age as she was today, instead of suppressing my desires and the beast lurking beneath my skin, I would have barged into her room and ravished her. Every inch of her.

Suppressing one's true desires is always a tough battle, and for me, Evelyn is at the core of everything I crave-my carnal desires, my obsession, and everything my heart longs for.

My eyes traced a path from her slender neck down to her waist, where her dress clung to her like a second skin. I could discern the effort she had put into concealing the love bites on her neck and cleavage, and she had done an excellent job at it. I wouldn't have been able to guess where those marks had adorned her skin if I hadn't been the one creating them on her soft, delicate canvas.

Perhaps I should have left more marks. I couldn't pinpoint why I was feeling this way, but maybe it was a twisted desire to stake a claim. To let everyone know she was mine, and no one was allowed to touch her except for me.

I had never been this possessive, but she held the power to awaken emotions I had never experienced before.

While I was absorbed in taking in every detail of Evelyn's presence, even though I had already done so countless times, a familiar woman approached me. She leaned against the bar, occupying the spot where Evelyn had stood moments ago.

"Hey," she flashed me a small smile.

"What do you want now, Chloe?" I couldn't hide my annoyance. For fuck's sake! She was blocking my view of Evelyn,

you standing here

I don't want to talk to you. I believe

told you

have thrown her out right then, "Evelyn didn't hit you, so why don't you keep these lies to yourself? You've had your chance to create problems between her and me this time; it's

you and Evelyn because I simply know there's no future for you two. Have you forgotten the fact that she's Samuel's daughter? What are you even thinking, love?

showcasing her impressive acting skills to

in reality, she couldn't

dryly, she was absurd, "Please, Chloe, stop the act already. It's getting embarrassing. I suggest you stop if you don't want to lose the last shreds of dignity you might still possess somewhere deep

hardened, and I was all too familiar with that look. After all, I

You weren't like this-careless and oblivious. You used to be smarter than what I see in you today. What's actually going on with

won't look smart to her anymore! God,

sip of my drink as I gazed at the people on the dance floor. She kept her stare locked on me. "Back then, I seemed smart to you because I used to give a fuck. Now, I may appear foolish and unaware because I don't. I couldn't care less about what you think, want, or do, Chloe. You and I are over, and that happened a long time ago. You couldn't move on because you have this sick need to have people constantly orbiting around you. You want to surround yourself with people who are obsessed with everything you do, even the worst things. I used to be that guy, but not anymore. So, you should either find another puppet or work on improving yourself. There are plenty of good psychologists available these days, and

time, I actually saw a glimmer of

observing me before finally opening her mouth to

the two of you," she said, crossing her arms over her chest, her gaze challenging. And there it was the beginning of her toxic plan. Again, it was simple: break it if you can't take it. "Because, at the end of the day, you're going to get tired again, and then you'll want the stability only I can offer. She's not

with for all those years, "It's a shame you couldn't maintain that new facade even for a week. You know what? I pity you. You're so desperate for attention that you change your facade every time you encounter someone new. But in the end, you can't escape who you truly are. You're what you are,

her, and it affected her quite a bit. Clearly, she had thought she could manipulate me into being with her again, and it frustrated her to see that I

no.