Evelyn realized Warren had long known his mother was responsible for the near death of Simon. He just hadn't told her about it. He pretended to be Evelyn's husband before Simon, not because he worried about her. Instead, he did it to lessen the blow of his mother's wrongdoing. After all, Gloria would legally have to bear some responsibility if Simon ended up dead.A chill traveled down Evelyn's spine. She had slightly warmed up to Warren these past few days. Alas, those feelings vanished once she heard the truth. Evelyn let out a self-deprecating laugh and returned to the office with the document.Mandy sneered at Evelyn once the latter entered the office. "You've already bagged yourself the president. Do you even need the meager sum I owe you?"Evelyn snapped out of her daze and scoffed. "You can choose not to repay me. We'll just settle it at court instead.""You win, Evelyn! Give me your bank account number! I'll transfer it to you now." Mandy transferred the money and added

Evelyn slapped Warren. Although she didn't pack a strong punch, her action was extremely humiliating to Warren. After all, Warren was a big deal who stood at the top of Bramston City's social pyramid. Nobody dared to offend him. Plus, he was the Larkin family's heartless and cold scion.Death awaited anyone who dared slap him, much less insult him to his face.Even Ethan broke out in cold sweat for Evelyn. He pulled Warren away, trying to ease the latter's rage. "She probably had too much to drink. Don't get upset over the words of a drunkard, Warren. I'll have someone send you home."He was about to lead Warren away when the latter flung his arm off.A grim look shrouded Warren's face as he stared at Evelyn.Upon seeing that, Seth instantly hid Evelyn behind him. "I apologize on Evelyn's behalf, Mr. Larkin. She only said that because she drank too much."Warren's lips twitched. "You're apologizing on her behalf? Do you even have the right to?"His expression grew stormy as he

It had been several days since Evelyn had seen Warren. He went abroad on a business trip with Clara. Clara had been sharing photos every day in the company group chat, and Warren was present in each one.Before long, rumors about Evelyn and Warren dating were squashed, and talk shifted to Warren and his sweetheart, Clara.Some even went to ask Gloria, but she neither confirmed nor denied it.Evelyn brushed off the gossip as mere chatter, knowing her relationship with Warren had ended long ago.Her phone buzzed on the table, breaking the quiet atmosphere. Evelyn glanced at the screen and saw it was a call from the former executive secretary, Tammy Graham. Without hesitation, she picked up."Hey, Tammy.""Evelyn, are you still at work? You better head over soon. Don't be late," Tammy's voice came through."I'm leaving right away. See you shortly."Tammy, who had previously served as Warren's executive secretary and mentored Evelyn, had transitioned into a full-time wife after m

The mention of a child ignited a raging fire within Evelyn.Forcefully pushing Warren away, she stepped back with a bitter smile."Mr. Larkin, you've got the wrong person. Your beloved is upstairs. If you want children, go to her. Even if I die, I won't bear your children!"With that, she turned and headed toward the backyard.His request seemed absurd and ridiculous.Warren and Clara appeared to be aligning against her. While Warren brought up the idea of surrogacy, Clara pressured her to have children with the intention of raising them herself. Frustrated, she muttered, "Warren, you jerk! It's none of my business who you want to make babies with!"Sitting alone by the pond, Evelyn quietly calmed her emotions.Memories of her past with Warren replayed incessantly in her mind."Ms. Jefferson, Warren asked me to come and comfort you. Are you okay?"Evelyn bluntly replied, "Get lost!"Clara wasn't offended. Instead, she smiled sweetly and said, "Ms. Jefferson, I realize you m

Warren sat by Evelyn's bedside, tenderly holding her pale hand and gently kissing it. The doctor's words echoed in his mind.He had only known that Evelyn couldn't swim, but he never realized she had thalassophobia. Now he understood why she never entered the bathtub during their intimate moments in the bathroom, despite his attempts to entice her.Her fear of water was severe. Warren gazed at Evelyn's pallid face and said, "Evelyn, how much more don't I know about you?"He was unaware of the experience she had seven years ago or the deep love she harbored for a man. He didn't even know if there was any love in her past kindness toward him.Warren gently stroked her face, leaning down to kiss her cold lips. "Evelyn, I want to know everything about you. Please wake up and tell me, okay?"He had never felt such a strong desire to truly understand someone before.He even felt envious of Seth, who had spent four years of college with her. Back then, Evelyn should have been in