Maybe it was because she was utterly furious, or maybe because this was a rare opportunity to speak to Evander directly.
She hadn’t even had his contact information before, let alone a chance to confront him face-to-face. Now that fate had thrown him in front of her, if he didn’t leave her life, then he had to be brain-dead.
“She’s not just a slut who cheated on you—she’s a venomous woman! Her private life is a mess. She got pregnant with a big belly and still went to get an abortion. She killed her own baby. Evander, you must be blind—both in the eyes and in the heart—to fall for a woman like her!”
“Chloe Davenier, right?”
Evander finally figured out who the other person was after that mad stream of insults. As he spoke, he pulled out his phone and made a call:
“Didn’t the Davenier family mortgage their mansion to our bank? Reclaim the loan. Cancel it. Call in the money.
The man seemed to have anticipated her move. He crossed one leg and easily dodged her attack, then pinned her legs down.“Really want me dead? So ruthless!”Esther: “…I’m the one you’ve got pinned down — so tell me, who’s really being ruthless here?”Before she finished speaking, Evander released her. His long fingers gently brushed the stray hairs on her forehead, tidying the messy strands neatly. His shirt sleeve lightly brushed over her forehead, softly wiping away the sweat there.“Girls shouldn’t be wandering around so late at night; it’s not safe. If something happens, just call out, we’ve got neighbors all around.”“You, I—”“I know, you don’t want to admit our relationship. I’m not a pervert, I wouldn’t force you into anything like that!”Before Esther could finish, Evander interrupted her.
Maybe it was because she was utterly furious, or maybe because this was a rare opportunity to speak to Evander directly.She hadn’t even had his contact information before, let alone a chance to confront him face-to-face. Now that fate had thrown him in front of her, if he didn’t leave her life, then he had to be brain-dead.“She’s not just a slut who cheated on you—she’s a venomous woman! Her private life is a mess. She got pregnant with a big belly and still went to get an abortion. She killed her own baby. Evander, you must be blind—both in the eyes and in the heart—to fall for a woman like her!”“Chloe Davenier, right?”Evander finally figured out who the other person was after that mad stream of insults. As he spoke, he pulled out his phone and made a call:“Didn’t the Davenier family mortgage their mansion to our bank? Reclaim the loan. Cancel it. Call in the money.
Now, only the two of them remained in the villa’s living room. The man who had just been mocking Evander moments ago had shed that sarcastic tone. He now looked at Esther with a gaze that was not just serious—but reverent. His eyes reddened.“So it turns out… my mom was truly beautiful.”Esther: “… You’ve… never seen your mother before?”As soon as she asked, Esther regretted it. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have—”“There’s nothing to be sorry for. You have every right to ask.”Before Esther could continue, Roger interrupted her gently. As he spoke, he pulled out a document folder from his leather bag.He paused for a long time, clearly struggling with the decision. Then finally, like someone steeling himself for a leap, he said: “Esther, my mom… is your mom too. I’m sorry. We only just found you… and we let you
As she flipped through the pictures, she smiled and said, “I already confessed, remember? Just now, in the car—I said it loud enough for your daddy and Uncle Davenier to hear!”“Ah—!” Zoe gasped.“And our little Zoe is still super adorable right now!”“Really?”At those words, the little girl’s eyes lit up instantly. “I’m still cute now? But Daddy said I’m not as cute as I used to be!”“How could that be? You’re absolutely adorable!”Esther lowered her head and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek, instinctively pulling the little one tighter into her arms. “Your daddy must be blind…”“Who’s talking bad about me behind my back?”Before Esther could finish her sentence, a deep, pleasant voice cut in from behind. As he spoke, the man even rubbed his eyes dramatically, pretending
Roger’s eye twitched hard, and he gave a solid kick to the dash. “Drive. Now. One more word, and I’m taking Esther home in my own car.”He wouldn’t have dared make that claim—"Esther is my sister"—if he hadn’t been damn sure. He’d already done a DNA test. He just hadn’t said anything yet.But that could wait. What mattered was easing Esther into the idea—giving her time to adjust to having someone in her life who actually wanted to protect her.After reading her background these past few days, he finally understood the hell she’d been through: growing up alone, stumbling through life, and getting chewed up by the Davenier family.How could she be expected to accept a new family overnight?He wasn’t here to force anything. He just wanted her to slowly get used to the idea that someone—anyone—was here for her now. That’s why he’d stepped in,
Roger tossed his car keys to his assistant and casually climbed into Evander’s car. Evander was the designated driver today, and like a gentleman, he opened the front passenger door—for Esther, of course.But the moment the door opened, Roger slipped right in without hesitation, acting like he owned the place.“Thanks,” he said to Evander, then glanced at Esther in the back seat. “Buckle up, Esther.”Evander: “…”Smooth as hell. Like he really thought Evander was just the driver now?“Who told you to sit there?” Evander’s face darkened. “Get in the back.”“If I move to the back, who do you think should sit up here?” Roger shot back before Evander could finish.“Esther, obviously.”Evander didn’t bother pretending anymore. He looked him straight in the eye. “I don’t let men sit in my front seat.