MasukEvelyn’s voice was low, sharp as glass. “I want BR Corporations in ruins. Buy the shares. Bleed it dry. I want him to watch everything he stole from me burn.” Alexander Veylor leaned back in his chair, the faintest curve on his lips. His eyes didn’t soften — they pinned her in place, assessing, amused. “You’re bold, Mrs. Smith. But nothing in this world comes for free.” "I'm no more Mrs. Smith." "I'm now Evelyn Brooks." Her jaw tightened. “Name your price.” He stood, towering, the weight of his presence filling the room. “Marriage.” His voice was final, merciless. “You want my power? Then you’ll wear my name.” For a moment, silence stretched — dangerous, electric. Evelyn’s heart hammered, not from fear, but from the pull of a deal she couldn’t walk away from.
Lihat lebih banyakAlexander Veylor – POV I laughed before I even spoke. They never learn. I leaned back in my chair with my wine glass in hand, watching the city lights outside my office window. My assistant stood a few steps away, holding a tablet, waiting. “They really thought they could steal from me and walk away,” I said. I took a sip of wine. Mark glanced at his screen. “Sir, Horizon Tech is all over the news right now.” I looked at him. “Read it.” He nodded and started. “Horizon Tech is being investigated for stealing intellectual property from companies linked to Veylor Corporations. Reports say they used stolen designs and filed fake patents. Investors are pulling out. The company is losing value quickly.” I let out a short laugh. “So it’s already falling apart.” Mark continued. “Analysts say the company might collapse completely if the investigation continues.” I set my glass down. “Good.” I stood up and walked toward the window. “They didn’t just steal,” I sai
Evelyn – POV I woke up to sunlight brushing against my face, warm but cruel. For a moment, I didn’t remember where I was. Then the blanket wrapped around me, the faint smell of coffee, and the quiet of Clara’s apartment reminded me. Reality crashed in again. Ethan. The house, Ethan’s laugh, the papers, the slap. My chest clenched so tight I could barely breathe. I curled deeper into the blanket Clara had wrapped around me last night, pressing my palm against my stomach. My baby. My child. The one thing Ethan would never take from me. “Finally awake?” Clara’s voice came softly from the kitchen. I turned my head. She was standing there in jeans and a loose shirt, her hair tied back. She held a mug in her hand, her eyes studying me carefully, like I might break all over again. I sat up slowly, the blanket slipping off my shoulders. My body ached, my heart even more. “I… I didn’t mean to sleep here,” I whispered, my throat rough. Clara walked over and set the mug down in
Evelyn – POV Blinding headlights. A loud horn. My body froze in the middle of the road. I couldn’t move—fear had me chained. Tears blurred my vision as the car screeched to a halt just inches away. My chest heaved. My knees buckled, and I dropped down, gasping for air, clutching at nothing as if it could steady me. “Miss! Are you okay?!” The driver’s voice rang out as the car door slammed shut. I lifted my head, my breaths still ragged. A man was running toward me, his face lined with worry. “You almost ran me over,” I managed, my voice hoarse, my body shaking. “I’m so sorry,” he said quickly, hands raised like he was pleading. “Please, let me take you to the hospital. You’re not alright.” The cold night gnawed at my skin. My thin nightgown clung to me, my bare feet stung against the rough road, and I couldn’t stop trembling. I forced myself to stand, even though my legs felt like they could collapse again. “I’m fine,” I muttered, turning away. “Wait—” he started, bu
Evelyn pov Ethan moved in front of me, his hand gripping mine. “We’ll talk about all that tomorrow,” he said smoothly. “But for now… it’s late. We should sleep.” I yanked my hand free, stepping back. My voice was sharp, venomous. “I will never lay on that dirty bed. You disgust me, Ethan. How can you expect me to sleep in the same bed you—” The words barely left my mouth before a sharp slap landed on my cheek. Pain exploded across my face, and tears poured freely. I had never imagined he would raise his hand on me. “I’m sorry,” Ethan muttered, his voice low. I cut him off, my voice shaking but fierce. “Leave my house. You’re fired from BR Corporations. Everything that is mine… is mine, not yours.” He paused, a dangerous laugh escaping him. “Sorry to tell you, Evelyn… you don’t have that power.” My chest tightened. “What…?” He leaned closer, his eyes cold. “Because I am the owner of all your properties, all your inheritance. I own your clothes, your money, Company … eve






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