บททั้งหมดของ In the Billionaires' Web: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

AXEL.Maybe making the front of Evangeline's apartment my second home wasn't entirely a bad idea. I'd been waiting out there and brainstorming on a way to approach her again when I saw Harper rush in, and I followed immediately. We found her passed out on the floor and had to rush her to the hospital. I'd have carried her on my back and ran all the way if the car wasn't available. I could explain how I felt seeing her lay unconscious on the cold floor. My heart almost stopped beating.Sitting on that hard, unforgiving hospital chair, I couldn't escape the pungent scent of antiseptic that clawed at my nostrils, a constant reminder of the sterile world I found myself in. My heart raced, and I clenched my fists, each second ticking by like an eternity as I anxiously awaited Evangeline's readiness to see me, the bitterness of our recent situation gnawing at my insides like a relentless parasite. It killed me to know that I might never have a chance with her again.I didn't know how or w

ASHER."You've been ignoring my calls and text messages…I want to know if I did something wrong. I haven't been able to explain what happened to you in person," I said to her.Evangeline wasn't looking at me, but I could tell that she was listening. Her attention was focused on the road and how desperate she was to find a cab. She finally paused and turned to me, tucking her hair behind her ears. "I don't need an explanation from you, Asher. I believe you, and I know what happened.""Then why do you keep ignoring my calls?" My voice was desperate. Shaky. "It took a toll on me, Evangeline. I didn't know what to do or how to reach you anymore. And the thought of us never talking scared the shit out of me.""Asher!" She screamed frustratedly. "Asher, I cannot accept those feelings! I can't. Your woman is up there, scared and insecure because of me. Do you know how that makes me feel?! Like a fucking terrible person…" she paused, heaving. "I like this relationship we have where I can tell

EVANGELINEDo you ever wake up on a faithful morning and feel the weight of everything terrible descended on you? It was the weekend, which meant I could laze around and sleep for as long as I wanted. Sadly, it wasn't working out the way I wanted to.My head ached, and so did every bone in my body. I had refused to open my eyes since I woke up. It was just another day to repeat the same schedule over and over. There was nothing new to look forward to.I turned to the other side and sunk deeper into the blankets. I don't like what it feels like to always wake up with a heavy heart and that ache that almost never goes away. Even the sleeping position had gotten so uncomfortable that I had to sit up and take a deep breath.I awoke to the soft morning light filtering through my bedroom curtains. "You're doing well, Evangeline." I assured. "You're doing incredibly well."Maybe I was doing well. I hadn't spoken to Axel or responded to any of his endless messages. I hadn't responded to Ash

AXELThe sun had just begun its ascent into the morning sky as I strode into the headquarters of the company. I'd spent the whole of last week getting settled in last week. It was finally time to do something differently, to set the path I wanted.I've had this thought, but it got worse since the article about Evangeline and Asher hit the net. The amount of affluence he had that made people so interested in his business— I wanted to have it, too. A part of me believed it was possible with the right amount of work.I just hoped Evangeline took me back when she noticed my effort. She hadn't been responding to my texts, nor had she returned any of my calls. It took all my willpower not to camp outside her apartment like I always had since she'd already warned me against it. I missed her so much. It felt like there was a hole in my chest.Each step I took echoed through the polished marble floors of the grand lobby, a stark contrast to the weight that pressed down on my shoulders. Today m

EVANGELINE.We were meeting at a restaurant not very far from my apartment. I texted to meet up and scheduled it for today. Sitting in the restaurant had been a chore of its own. I seem to be the center of attention for no reason at all.Then I remembered that there was an art ik about me flying around. One that somehow hadn't seen the light. I wondered if Asher bothered to deny the rumors or if he just left them to linger and cause more hurt.It was weird how I had earlier thought something could work out between all three of us. I'd been hesitant to let go of my relationship with them, but I have decided what I thought was best for us. There wasn't a way I could be with Axel if Asher still harbored those feelings. His drunken call last night terrified me.I hadn't taken him to be the kind who drank. I figured I should draw a line and fast, no matter how much it killed me.Aside that, I'd been hurt way too much by Axel that I couldn't see past it. People didn't just spring up with a