Chapter 38: An evening of surprises and shock-Part 2

The party which was on its full swing a few minutes before deluged with sheer silence. Shocking gasps and murmurs could be heard in the dark hall after Dylan's shocking confession. He was still on his knees, talking to Evelyn with a sorrowful voice while she kept listening to him patiently.

Dylan: I know Eve. I know whatever I’ll say, neither it would make any sense nor it will be useful as it's high time now. But just let me confess my sins today.

He cried. Evelyn still didn't utter a word. Dylan took her silence as a cue to continue further. He immediately stood up on his feet and faced everyone who was watching him with bewilderment.

Dylan then heaved a deep sigh before speaking in his husky voice.

Dylan: I know that this news must have come as a shock to you all but it's the truth. Evelyn Clarke was earlier the manager of her dad’s company, Clarke Enterprises. I met her in US around three years ago. She caught my eyes at our first meet and arouse