Se connecterEthan's POVBefore I could react, Freya hugged me and kissed my left cheek amidst the stares of the other patrons on me.My jaw tightened as I saw the scowl on Eva's face. Her head lowered to avoid the peers of others on her."Freya, why are you here?" I asked her, shifting her backward, as I wedged her back.Freya frowned, but she smiled and said, "I came for shopping and I am stunned to see you here. Did you bring your secretary here to shop for her? Why?"Freya's eyes narrowed when her gaze settled on Eva's feet. Eva moved to sit back on the chair and take off the shoes, and I could feel my heart hurting because I wanted to gift the shoes to her.Indeed, I wanted to purchase a gift for my sister's birthday. But I just wanted to use the opportunity to spend more time with Eva. After all, she was avoiding me. She knew that I liked her and she didn't want to get close to me.I had fired some staff who tried to long after me. I was hoping Eva would gawk at me like those old female staf
EVA:Standing in the elevator with my boss, I frowned as the elevator rode to the last floor. His thick perfume scent filled my nostrils, and I did not like the idea that he had asked me to accompany him shopping for his sister's birthday.'Was this the first birthday that Ethan was celebrating his sister's birthday?' I pondered, but kept silent as we walked out of the elevator together.The other staff stared at me, and I knew that the gossip would increase. Ethan appeared unconcerned as I followed him to the executive car.Once we entered the car, the air thickened, and thankfully Pete was behind the wheel. He asked, "Where to, boss?""The mall. Where else? It is Angelina's birthday tomorrow," Ethan replied, his gaze on his phone while he typed on it.I looked out the other side of the car window as Pete started the car and drove off.The car fell silent as Pete drove toward the nearest mall.When the car arrived at the mall's parking lot, I breathed out with relief that I could esc
EVA BROOKS:My chest was rising and falling heavily as I stepped into my office. I felt the stares from the other staff. As I moved back to my desk, I pulled my bag and stuffed the package inside. Why would Ethan give me this present and tell me to wear it? I pondered.I didn't glance over at the other staff. I turned on my laptop and checked Ethan's schedule for the rest of the day.---------ETHAN OWEN:I knew Eva was uncomfortable around me, but I couldn't help wanting to be close to her. Even though I hadn't accepted my feelings for her, I was concerned about her.I didn't want to give Freya any gifts. She would assume I love her, which wasn't true. So I gave the gift to Eva, who was on my mind. Sighing, I continued with the rest of my work for the day, signing some business proposals while glancing over at Eva in her office.I watched her, smiling as she went through her phone, and my heart tightened, wondering if she had found a new boyfriend or gotten back with Jacob Stone.
EVA"I'm set," I replied, reaching Elora's car and pulling open the side door before getting in with her.She grimaced. "I don't like how Dad is trying to set me up with someone." She fastened her seatbelt as I did the same."You shouldn't take Dad's words to heart," I replied calmly as she inserted the car keys."That's fine. How are you? Have you made up your mind to give me the money to resign from Dallas Group? After all, Ethan might like you," Elora spoke softly as she ignited the engine and drove out of the house.I reclined in my seat and gazed out the car window."I want to repay him, so that I owe him nothing. He has a fiancée, and I don't want to come between them," I said calmly.Elora scoffed. "Nonsense. I figured Freya might have found out the truth. But it's fine. Once I save enough money, I will resign."Elora kept her gaze focused on the road, and the rest of the car ride fell silent.Once we reached the industrial area, my sister slowed her car, and I got out as I saw
Eva's POVWaking up in my room on a bright Friday morning, I yawned and stretched as I knew that this was the last working day of the week.The Owens Group didn't work on Saturday and my mind raced with the thought of skipping Angelina's birthday party the following day. She had always been a bully and she looked down on me, believing I wasn't up to her standards.Sighing, I made my way into my bathroom and bathed quickly. As I turned on the shower, the cold water cascaded down my body and soothed my tiredness.After my bath, I rushed out of the bathroom and went to find my office clothes in my wardrobe.Once I selected a long-sleeved white shirt and black skirt, I donned it, buttoned my shirt, before moving over to the mirror to stand in front of it and take care of my appearance.Once I was styling my hair and spritzing on my perfume, I grasped my handbag and picked up my phone to see if I had any text messages.There was a text from Jacob.Jacob: [Hello, babe. Good morning. How was
(Freya's POV)"Why is Ethan always pushing me away? Anytime I offer to visit him, he keeps turning me down?" I growled in the quietness of my room, as I couldn't believe that I was desperate to win Ethan's attention."Elora"—her image popped in my mind. She claimed that she didn't have anything to do with Ethan.I was standing in my room, wearing a white nightdress and a white jacket over it. I moved over to the fridge to get a drink for myself as I watched the news."Breaking News: The CEO of Owen Group, Mr. Kennedy Owen, has cleared the air on one of their hotel guests who was drugged and set up. Owen Group has compensated the young lady named Eva Brooks with the whopping sum of 10 million and also promised the public that such an act will not happen again," the female broadcaster on the television screen in my room announced, and my brows furrowed."So Ethan paid Eva compensation for getting abused. But who is the man that she slept with? Why does it feel like Ethan is lying, and h
EVA'S POV:When I rang the doorbell, my mother came over and pulled the door to unlock it for me from within."Eva, you are back," Mom said, her lips curled up in a smile as she stepped back for me to enter the living room."Yes, Mom. I am back. Good evening," I greeted her, as the smell of fried p
-Ethan's POV-"I do not know yet," I replied to Cade calmly. "I will see how it goes.""Alright. Thanks for coming to hang out with me." Cade and I shook hands as he strode off to his Jeep and got in.I got into mine and drove back home with my bodyguard escorting me in another car. My mind wandere
-Eva's POV-"Eva, how was your day today at work?" Mom asked me happily when Elora and I walked into the living room. The time was past 7 p.m., and Elora groaned, "Mom, you did not ask me how my day went? You are only concerned about Eva? Am I not your daughter too?"Mom, clad in a red top and blac
(Eva's POV) Walking over to the dining table, I settled into my chair across from my sister. As my mother walked out of the kitchen, she smiled and said, "Let me call your father. Dinner is almost ready." "Alright, Mom," I smiled, watching her hurry into the corridor to summon my father. A few mi







