The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 745 The Tense Atmosphere Between Two Men

The banquet hall was filled with the scent of perfumes and the murmur of conversations, but it fell into a brief silence due to the arrival of Cayden and Avery. This was followed by a wave of uproar, almost drowning out the music flowing through the luxurious hall.

The banquet was filled with handsome and beautiful celebrities. However, a pair as perfectly matched as this man and woman was a rare sight. The moment they appeared, they captured the hearts and breaths of many.

The man's short hair was as dark as ink, and he was dressed in a pristine white tailcoat. His platinum cufflinks, inlaid with diamonds, were incredibly exquisite.

And then there was his black silk tie, which accentuated his tall and slender figure, making him look even more handsome and upright.

The man before her wore a common tailcoat with such elegance. Particularly, his radiant eyes, deep as the sea and cold as ice, exuded an intimidating aura of royalty that instinctively commanded respect.

The beautiful woman holding his arm, with her bright, kind eyes and gentle demeanor, was like a delicate flower glistening with dew.

She was not overly adorned with extravagant accessories. Her jet-black hair was simply held up with a butterfly hairpin. She wore a white, light chiffon skirt, which accentuated her fair and delicate skin, reflecting a radiant and lustrous emerald-like color.

With every move she made, Avery resembled a butterfly poised for flight, simply captivating to the point where one couldn't look away.

On the second floor, Wilson's gentle and warm eyes were fixed intently on Avery, who was holding Cayden's hand. His gaze held a hint of gloom. Cayden? Ha!

Suddenly, he put down his wine glass, looked straight at Evangeline, and asked a seemingly random question. “Evangeline, have you ever been in love with someone?”

Her fair skin was tinted with a faint blush of pink. Looking at Wilson, her eyes were filled with infatuation and admiration. “Yes, I have loved. Not just liked, but deeply loved.”

Wilson laughed, a languid and captivating laugh. His casual demeanor was relaxed and elegant, like a refined gentleman. “So, tell me this. What does it feel like to be deeply in love with someone?”

With a passionate tone, she said, “When you love someone, they become the only existence in your eyes. Everyone else merely serves as a backdrop. Your whole heart will be lost in him. You will miss him every minute and every second, longing to see him anytime, anywhere. When you see him, your heart flutters like a frightened deer. When you can't see him, it feels like your heart is being torn apart. That feeling is both sweetly blissful and filled with a thousand sorrows.”

As she spoke these words, she gazed deeply into Wilson's eyes, a misty haze spreading across her pupils.

Her heart was firmly tied to the man before her, yet he was unaware. Or perhaps he did know, but being such a shrewd man, he wouldn't waste his attention on a mere pawn.

Evangeline was never a reserved woman. If she wanted something, she would do everything in her power to get it. However, she didn't dare to reveal her true feelings to Wilson, fearing that it would rupture their relationship. She felt she didn't even have the right to stay by his side. She would rather maintain this relationship of mutual use than expose her deepest secret.

Wilson gazed at the delicate and graceful figure downstairs. His thin lips curled up in an almost imperceptible smile. “You're right. Every time I see her, I feel exactly as you described...”

The elegant smile on his handsome face was like a ray of dancing sunshine, yet it was for another woman, piercing Evangeline's heart.

Biting her lip, Evangeline said softly, “Wilson, you... I'm feeling a bit unwell. Could you stay with me for a while?”

Wilson was a gentleman, so he comforted her gently, “Stay calm. My esteemed guests have arrived. I'll go down to greet them first, and you should join us later. After all, they are your 'friends' too. Of course, if you're really not feeling well, you should rest upstairs first.”

Evangeline endured the discomfort within, along with the tears threatening to burst from the corners of her eyes.

She nodded gently, appearing knowledgeable and sensible. “I'll rest for a bit, then head down later.”

Wilson gently touched her soft hair, a habitual gesture of his that seemed incredibly familiar, yet it never failed to set her heart racing.

Wilson straightened his formal attire, and without a backward glance at Evangeline, who claimed to be unwell, he descended the stairs. His steps were light and brisk, like a badger-bird in flight.

Evangeline's fingers were deeply entwined in the hair he had just caressed. Her forcibly held-back tears began to roll down, wetting her face that pretended not to care. Avery... That woman not only stole my identity, but she's also a used woman who's already been married. She even has three kids, and yet she has the audacity to seduce Wilson, who's not married. She's simply shameless! I'll pursue my happiness! No matter what, Wilson is mine alone! No one can take him away! No one!

With a warm and perfect smile on his face, Wilson walked past the chattering crowd and approached Cayden and Avery.