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Chapter 71: Controlled Damage

作者: Nightbloom
last update 最終更新日: 2026-03-02 15:39:47

For a moment, Evelyn just stared at the ceiling, disoriented. Then her gaze drifted slowly to the side.

To Roman.

There was a tear sliding down his face.

She froze.

Evelyn had never seen Roman cry. Not once. The sight shocked her so much it pulled her further out of the haze.

"Roman...?" Her voice came out rough. Her throat felt like sandpaper.

His head snapped up. He reached for her hand immediately, gripping it like she might vanish.

“I’m here.”

“What happened?” She tried to sit up, but her b
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    Evelyn quickly covered her mouth. “I still have to study tonight…” she mumbled.Roman gently pried her hand away.“Baby, you’ve worked enough already,” he whispered, his voice soft, warm, grounding. “You’ve been through so much—the hospital, the stress, my father, Lena’s father… all of it.” He brushed a stray lock of hair from her face. “Let me take care of you tonight.”Her heart skipped. “I—”His lips brushed her forehead. “You can conquer the corporate world anytime. But tonight?” He pulled back just enough to meet her eyes. “Tonight, I want all of you.”Evelyn’s breath caught in her throat.She opened her mouth to protest, to remind him of her responsibilities, her studies… but before she could, her arms rose instinctively to wrap around his neck.“Fine,” she whispered. “But only because you asked so nicely.”Roman’s smile was slow, satisfied, utterly devastating.“Good answer.”He leaned down again, and in that moment, everything else faded.—-Much later, Evelyn lay curled agai

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 80: Unfinished Business

    Evelyn had completely forgotten about the Hayes family.After she chose to cut ties with them, she had blocked every possible means of communication. Calls, messages, emails—everything. As far as she was concerned, that chapter of her life was closed.And truthfully, life had been so… Roman lately that she hadn’t even noticed how little she thought about them anymore.Until now.For some reason, curiosity stirred in her chest.“What kind of news?” she asked again, leaning back into the couch.There was a brief pause on the other end of the call.“Well…” Lena began slowly. “You know Richard has been desperately trying to keep things afloat after the whole mess they created—which, by the way, you should honestly be grateful for.”Evelyn rolled her eyes.But she had to admit Lena wasn’t entirely wrong.Without the Hayes family’s betrayal and everything that followed, she might never have completely broken free from them.Lena continued.“Without the Sinclair connection, a lot of doors ju

  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 79: Rise on Her Terms

    Evelyn looked at him conflicted, her heart thumping loudly in her chest."But the board—your elder brother is back—the executives—" She shook her head, backing away. "No. No, Roman, this is insane. I can't just walk into Sinclair Industries and take over.""Why can't you?""Roman!" Her voice rose. "You're on sabbatical! How on earth are you going to just make a drastic decision like that without the board revolting? Without your brother using it against you?”"Evelyn." He caught her face in his hands, gentle but firm. "I'm Roman. And you're my wife. There's no harm in you handling the company."She stared at him, searching his face for any sign that this was a joke. There was none.He continued, his voice steady. "Yes, I was placed on sabbatical by my father. I can't go back. Not yet. But someone needs to be there. Someone who represents me.”Her breath grew heavy."You'd really trust me with your company?" she whispered."I'd trust you with my life." He brushed his thumb across her c

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    Evelyn avoided Roman’s stare as she broke the seal.The sound of tearing paper was unusually loud in the quiet room.Her fingers trembled slightly, unsure if it was nerves or anticipation. She walked back to her chair and slipped into it, pulling the documents out steadily.She skimmed through the papers in silence, then exhaled softly.“Well…” she began, still not looking at him. “A few months ago, I applied for a role at Sinclair Industries.”She paused, gathering her words. “Senior Strategic Analyst. In the corporate strategy division.”Roman’s brows lifted slightly.“I wanted to get in without anyone’s help,” she continued. “I knew how hard it was to get in—everyone knows that. The tests are brutal.”A small, humorless laugh escaped her.“But I… I tried anyway. At the time, Nathan was set to officially resume at the company. I thought…” She swallowed. “I thought it would be nice to work together. It was supposed to be a surprise.”Roman’s expression didn’t change, but his gaze sha

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  • BOUND TO My EX'S UNCLE    Chapter 76: Before You

    The door to the suite opened again.Both women turned.Theon stood there, a chart in his hand."Forgot my pen," he said blandly.His eyes met Lena's. Just for a second too long.Lena’s stomach tightened.He retrieved a pen from the side table and walked toward the door. But before he crossed the threshold, he paused and glanced back."Lena." His voice was smooth. "I have something to discuss with you.”Her breath hitched.“Related to your father,” he added slowly, his smile deepening just slightly.He turned to Evelyn and gave her a polite nod. “Rest well.”Then he left, the door closing with a quiet click.Silence.Evelyn looked between the closed door and her friend, dumbfounded. “…Lena?”Lena blinked rapidly.“What I was trying to say earlier,” she rushed out, forcing a laugh, “is that he’s my father’s doctor.”Evelyn stared at her.“I know you’re probably wondering about… whatever that was.” She gestured vaguely toward the door. “We don’t really know each other.”She took a slow

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