My Dad's Bestfriend

Chapter 119 Meeting The Devil

Evelyn

The news spread like wildfire, consuming every media channel and social network. Jacob's image was tarnished beyond recognition. The media did the rest of the job that Tyler couldn't manage.

I watched helplessly as everything fell apart, and Jacob struggled to piece it back together. I had never seen him so scared. He was afraid that things wouldn't remain the same. His doubts weighed heavily on him, and the biggest question haunting him was: what if he couldn't give me what I deserved? The fear in his eyes troubled me so much that it was tough for me to even breathe properly. I despised seeing him suffer, and I loathed Tyler even more for being the architect of our misery.

I absolutely fucking hated that piece of trash!

For the past week, I only saw Jacob when he returned to the apartment. He worked tirelessly every day, pushing himself to the brink of exhaustion, with no respite in sight. I wanted to tell him to rest, but circumstances wouldn't allow it. It was fucking agonizing.

Everything felt so messed up.

We had moved back to his apartment five days ago, after everything was resolved. Most days, Jacob was out working while I remained alone in the apartment, fretting about the uncertainty looming over us. Would our lives be torn apart because of this storm? Worse-I had no idea at all.

Our meals consisted mainly of fast food. I didn't know how to cook properly, and Jacob didn't have the time for us to learn together. So, fast food has become a staple in our chaotic lives.

Today, amidst the turmoil, I found the courage to attempt a recipe I had stumbled upon. Now, as I searched for the nearest grocery store on Google Maps, impatience gnawed at me. Unable to wait any longer, I called Rosaline, thankfully succeeding in locating the store.

we were short on ingredients. It was a small step, but perhaps,

paying the bill. "Grazie,

"Molte grazie, buona giornata!"

had written it down on my notes, opting for a proper list instead of relying solely on my poor

stepped into the shop, I expected nothing more than a routine shopping trip. However, something unexpected,

this Mr. Adriano's most precious treasure?" A faintly familiar

figure and presence attracted the attention of women around us as he stood beside me. What did women even

his cologne. Everything about him filled me with loathing. Though I had only met him once before, if this encounter counted, then twice, I already knew I detested him to the

human being ever?" I remarked, crossing my arms over my chest and leaving my hold on the

stifle a smile behind his

is the most amazing coincidence in my life," he chuckled. "I totally hadn't expected to see you

of lettuce. "Maybe it was the devil exacting

I retorted in a sing-song voice, though all I wanted to do was punch him in

leaning against the shelf, his gaze making me

made

You're one of those despicable pieces of shit who consider women nothing but objects, and you just want to add me to your collection. That's something I'm never going to let

you from Jacob and

I met his gaze with intensity. "Consider me one of those wishes, because even if Jacob and I are ruined, I'm never going to be yours. No matter what you do-I've seen your cheap games, how