CHAPTER EIGHT

‎Joanna shrugged. "Well, since that's what you think, I'm not going to continue to argue with you."

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‎Evelyn smiled, shaking her head. "It's what I believe, Joan, not what I think." She clarified. "Now, enough of talking about me, let's talk about you instead. Tell me, how is it going between you and my brother? Are you two back together?"

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‎As soon as those words left Evelyn's mouth, Joanna's body tensed up.

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‎Her expression slowly turned stern, as she said, "Evelyn, do I have to remind you that four years ago, your brother and I were done? Let's just leave it at that please."

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‎Four years ago, the bond between Joanna and Ethan had changed from sweet and lovely to hatred.

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‎They had dated for a year, but a very wild misunderstanding concerning Ethan's Ex-girlfriend had driven them apart.

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‎They never made an official break up, they had just drifted into silence while avoiding each other like a plague, despite their parent's close friendship.

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‎Even though, the two still feel something for each other, they had both kept their distance for four years now.

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‎Evelyn didn't want to ruin the good moment they were having, so she waved off the topic.

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‎Hours passed, and both girls enjoyed each other's company, catching up for the years they weren't in touch.

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‎Joanna filled Evelyn in on things happening in New York City, particularly the rumors going around the City about Alexander— how cold and indifferent he had been towards ladies.

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‎Their conversation leaded to Andrea, and Joanna couldn't wait to meet her and give Andrea a piece of her mind for messing with her best friend.

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‎No one messes with her best friend and get away with it. Whilst Evelyn deal with Chris, she would definitely take care of Andrea herself.

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‎She wanted to be the one to deal with her.

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A FEW DAYS LATER.

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‎At the sight of her brother's name popping on her phone screen, Evelyn rolled her eyes before grabbing the phone on the bed.

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‎She was in her room, engrossed in videos and now her brother had interrupted her.

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‎"This had better be important, Ethan," she hissed, her tone laced with irritation.

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‎It had been a week since her return, and she just wanted to enjoy herself for the time being before the engagement.

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‎For now, she was okay with being indoor, spending hours watching videos and playing games.

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‎She really didn't want anyone to disturb her, and she was relief everyone understood her.

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‎Even, Alexander.

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‎She had thought he would always drop by or bombarding her with calls, as their engagement was getting nearer.

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‎But, he never did.

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‎He had made sure to give her the space that she needed, even though, he badly wanted to be close to her.

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‎He would only text her in the morning and night— nothing too special.

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‎On one side, Evelyn wasn't expecting any kind of special treatment from him.

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‎But, on the other hand, she kept looking forward to seeing how he would treat her differently— she wanted more than just his texts.

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‎She was confused as to what exactly she wanted from him.

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‎Or, maybe because her mind kept wandering back to Joanna's words days ago— 'even the blind can see that Alex loves, yet you couldn't?'

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‎She still wondered what was there to see, because Alex hasn't given her yet any impression that he loves her in that way.

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‎"That's why you're my sister, very smart like me. Even though you can be dumb sometimes." He said, playfully with a slight of arrogance .

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‎"Then, maybe I should end the call," Evelyn threatened.

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‎But Ethan's stern voice stopped her, "Don't even dare."

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‎"What do you want, Ethan? I was having a nice time before you decided to disrupt it with your call ." She complained.

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‎"I need you to do something for me" Ethan began, his tone firm.

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‎Most times, he could be very playful but when he was serious, Evelyn knows it and she can't do otherwise.

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‎"There's an important files in my room on the center table, and beside them is a red flash drive. I need you to bring everything to Alex's office. I was supposed to take them with me this morning but I forgot, and right now, I'm stuck at Stamford handling a deal. It would take me at least two hours before getting back to the City, and Alex needs those files now."

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‎Evelyn could protest, but knowing the files were important, she reluctantly agreed.

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‎"Fine. Just know that you owe me one."

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‎"Yes-yes, whatever. Just go do it."

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‎After hanging up, she sluggishly dragged her two feets to her brother's room to get the files and flash drive.

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‎Returning back to her room, Evelyn sauntered into the bathroom and had a quick shower.

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‎Once she was done, she wore a navy blue strapless top and white palazzo trousers, pairing it with a white purse and 4 inch heels.

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‎She slipped her phone, card and some cash into her purse and then headed out.

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‎Twenty minutes later, her car pulled in front of Alex's company.

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‎Earlier before she left the house, she had told the driver her father had assigned to her that she didn't want him to drive her.

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‎Not because she didn't like or want him to, she just wanted to be herself today.

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‎As she parked her car, she hopped out and headed inside with the files in her hand.

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‎She's been to Alex company a few times, so she knows her way around.

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‎She went straight to the elevator, stepped inside and pressed the top floor.

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‎A minute later, the door opened.

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‎As Evelyn stepped out, she abruptly stopped walking.

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‎Her gaze landed on someone she hadn't expected to see there at all.

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‎Chris?

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‎What is he doing here?— she thought.

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‎Just then, Chris raised his head.

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‎And his eyes met Evelyn.

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‎The figure seated right next to Chris caught Evelyn's attention, and as she shifted her gaze, she knew her gut was right.

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‎It was Andrea.

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‎Andrea tensed upon seeing Evelyn.

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‎Chris, however, clenched his fist tightly, anger simmering within him.

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‎While they were there to submit a business proposal to Alexander, Chris believed Evelyn had tailed them to Alex's company and he was ready to lash out at her.

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‎He was still pained about how Evelyn had left without a word.

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‎He had been waiting for her to bombard his phone with calls and messages, apologizing for what she's done, but she didn't.

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‎He couldn't believe Evelyn would dare leave Los Angeles without apologizing for the things he believed she had done wrong. As if that wasn't enough, she had also left his house without informing him.

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‎As Evelyn approached them, in Chris's head, he had already calculated how he was going to deal with her.

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‎Meanwhile, Evelyn snorted, a cold smile spreading at the corner of her lips.

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‎Both Chris and Andrea had expected Evelyn to stop in front of them, but after flashing them a wicked smirk, Evelyn acted as if they were invisible and walked past them.

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‎She completely ignored them, as if she didn't know who they were.

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‎However, Chris wouldn't let her go just like that.

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‎Just as she was about to walk past him, he grabbed her wrist and roughly yanked her backward.

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‎Evelyn stumbled, losing her balance as she nearly hit her head on the wall.

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