My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 65 Whispers Of Discontent

Evelyn

As Jennie and I descended the stairs, my gaze locked with my dad's. He was seated next to Clara but appeared less enthusiastic than usual. The reason for his subdued demeanor eluded me at that moment, as a furrow formed between his brows, diverting my attention away from his other friends gathered around. While I couldn't recall everyone's name, their faces were familiar.

"Where the hell are you off to, Evelyn?" Well, I couldn't deny that I had expected this kind of reaction from him, because I truly had. How could I not? It was my dad, after all- he wanted me there, right before his very eyes, all the fucking time.

"I'm heading to the club with my friends," I replied, offering him a smile as I passed by. However, my smile faded when I noticed who was seated across from them-Jacob and Chloe. They sat side by side, Jacob's arm around Chloe's waist, and Chloe sitting perilously close to him, their intimate body language unmistakable. There was a beer bottle in his hand, and the other two other empties lying at his feet. Maybe he and Chloe were sharing the drinks? Couples did this kind of stuff, didn't they?

Well, I couldn't say for certain, as Jacob and I hadn't exactly been a couple, just an affair. A scandalous one that he had chosen to bury beneath the cover of night, despite its daytime origins. His gaze remained fixed on me, devoid of any discernible emotion, not even a hint of regret.

Wow! I still couldn't believe how swiftly things had taken a turn.

Why had I expected him to acknowledge the wrong he had done to me when deep down, I knew he was already aware of it?

"This looks new," I chuckled, crossing my arms over my chest as I observed them. "Did you two finally find your way back together?"

Jacob didn't respond, and Chloe merely flashed me a smug smile that spoke volumes.

Fucking bitch!

"Yeah, they're back together," my dad remarked, his smile lacking sincerity now explaining why he looked so unimpressed in the first place. He wasn't thrilled by the news, but I could wager he would have been pleased if he knew that his daughter had narrowly avoided a disaster.

But why had I rushed headlong into that disaster in the first place? I should have restrained my desires, right? Then why?

Fuck me! They say it's true that most decisions at this age are nothing but colossal mistakes. Jacob had undoubtedly been my first and most significant blunder. I never thought I could have regrets, but he had proven me wrong, and now I had a multitude of them, with him being the most painful.

"Good thing, isn't it?" My mom, who was seated on the opposite side, wore an expression that combined hesitation with an unmistakable 'I told you so.'

I couldn't care

of course," I replied, relieved that my voice remained steady and my smile genuine. "It's wonderful that Jacob has found some excitement again," I chuckled, glancing in their direction. Jacob's eyes had been locked

what exactly was

who knew the history. It was evident she was rubbing it on my face. "Evelyn, please make sure to return early, okay?" Clara intervened, perhaps sensing

instantly snapped, "Wait, what? No, she

but here, far away from the man I loved, wrapped in someone else's arms, even if only briefly, to help me forget him. "Dad, I'll be back quickly. Besides, it's Mason's friend's club, not too far away," I replied

with him, striking like a cobra. But today, I simply didn't have the energy for it, knowing I had stood on the precipice of jeopardizing everything, including my relationship with my dad, all for a man who couldn't care less about me. Jacob Adriano, God, he didn't care about me at all. All he wanted was

credit card. I'll give you some cash-that way, I can at least limit your extravagant

two thousand dollars, Samuel. Is this your idea of limiting

so what?" Dad retorted, seemingly oblivious to

quite a bit," Chloe commented casually, playing with

in anymore especially when I hadn't even planned on attacking her in the

challenging. "But you know, girls who are accustomed to having everything handed to them on a silver platter

planned to get beaten by me today. One slap

getting at, Chloe?" Dad asked tersely,

"She should start learning about the real world now. We all know how young people like her can make poor choices and develop bad habits. It's quite common these days. She should

his temper in check. He had

everything for her, lay it beneath her feet whether it's material possessions,

for her or you. Mark my words,

enough," Jacob interjected, trying to defuse the situation before Dad could respond, shooting her a warning glare. But Chloe seemed

truth,

just wanted to rip her tongue at this point, but I held back, "I'm using my father's money. Isn't that sufficient for you? If not, here's

in her eyes. "What...what did

people around, mostly Dad's friends- I couldn't blame them, who doesn't enjoy

right, Chloe," I continued with a smirk. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to head out and squander my father's fortune. I'm sorry you didn't have that privilege during your teenage years, not everyone comes from money,

was about to turn and leave, a thought crossed my