Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 9 9: Hindering her image

Tiffany stood there for fifteen minutes, waiting for Gabriel or Eveline to leave. Finally, after fifteen minutes, Prof. Beckham's office door opened, and Gabriel left.

Tiffany was about to walk towards Gabriel, but she stopped to look at the person behind him. The joy in her eyes disappeared.

Her brows furrowed in confusion as she watched Gabriel turn to face Eveline.

Quickly hiding back, Tiffany tried to eavesdrop on them. But no matter what, she was unable to hear a word.

Meanwhile, there was an awkward silence between Eveline and Gabriel.

While Eveline was cursing her fate, which slapped right into her face, Gabriel was somewhat happy with Prof. Beckham's suggestion.

"When would you like to start the lessons? I am free this afternoon. If that is okay, let us go to the library and start studying," Gabriel said in a tone that was more gentle than ever.

Gabriel's indulgence momentarily surprised Eveline, but she was unable to express her disapproval. Regardless of how charming he spoke to her, she would constantly question his motivations.

Eveline sneered mentally, recalling how Gabriel agreed with Prof. Beckham when he would've refused to guide her. He had left the other day when she refused to ask for his assistance, but now he was obligingly complying with the professor's request to tutor her by the time he returned.

Just as she turned to face him, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a figure lurking behind the pillar.

It didn't take long for Eveline to realize who it was and she instantly changed her idea and put on a smile.

beat. It was the same smile he had been missing since yesterday. And at last, he caught a glimpse of the former Eveline

took a step and moved slightly closer

I do not mind." Gabriel swallowed at

boldness, however it was also the first time

Those hazel-brown eyes stared brightly at him, and those heart shaped lips

continued to stare at her like a devoted puppy, the more she felt like ranting at

this look as if he is smitten by me' Eveline considered it for a moment but quickly changed her mind because she knew

shocked to see Gabriel's lack of resistance toward Eveline. She remembered how he hated being touched or even shared a

let us meet in the library after lunch," Gabriel eventually said, emerging from his

This was the first time she had seen Gabriel

your focus this time. Remember, how he treated you back then. Don't fall

as she thought of Gabriel's cruelty in her previous

retreat. Giving him a quick nod, she then turned and walked away from there without

thinking Eveline would go before she approached Gabriel. However,

sight of Eveline's

here, trying to sneak up on us?" Eveline asked, her gaze piercing her

stalking them, she

this life, she wouldn't let her fool her. She acted like a friend to whom Eveline could put her faith, only to see her crumble that trust in front of

was