Claimed By The Arrogant Billionaire 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 71 - 챕터 80

-EVA- "I'm set," I replied, reaching for Elora's car door. I pulled it open and climbed in beside her. She grimaced. "I don't like how Dad is trying to set me up with someone." She fastened her seatbelt, and I did the same. "You shouldn't take Dad's words to heart," I replied calmly as she inserted her car keys. "That's fine. How about you? Have you made up your mind to give me the money to resign from Dallas Group? After all, Ethan might like you," Elora spoke softly as she started the car and drove out of the house. I reclined against the backseat and gazed out the car window. "I want to repay Ethan so that I owe him nothing. He has a fiancée, and I don't want to come between them," I said calmly. Elora scoffed. "Nonsense. I figured Freya might have found out the truth. But it's fine. Once I save enough money, I will resign." Elora kept her gaze focused on the road, and the rest of the car ride fell silent. Once we reached the industrial area, my sister slowed her car, and I

-EVA- Standing in the elevator with my boss, I frowned as the elevator lowered to the last floor. His thick perfume filled my nostrils, and I didn't like the idea that he had asked me to accompany him for shopping for his sister's birthday. 'Was this the first birthday Ethan was celebrating for his sister?' I wondered, but kept silent as we walked out of the elevator together. The other staff stared at me, and the gossip would increase. Ethan was unconcerned as I followed him to the executive white car. Once we entered the car, the air thickened. Thankful, Pete was behind the wheel and asked, "Where to, boss?" "The mall. Where else? It's Angelina's birthday tomorrow," Ethan replied, his gaze on his phone as he typed. I looked out the other side of the car window as Pete started the car and drove off. The car fell silent as Pete drove toward the nearest mall. When the car arrived at the mall's parking lot, I breathed out with relief that I could escape sharing the same space as

-ETHAN- "Hello, Pete. Have you sent Eva home?" I asked him, my gaze fixed on the road. I knew Eva might be pissed off with me for taking her to the clothing store and leaving her for Freya. But Freya was still my fiancée, until I called off the arranged marriage. "Yes, Boss. I just dropped Eva off now," Pete replied. "Alright. I will see you tomorrow at the event." I ended the call, sighing to myself as my bodyguard drove ahead to my house. Thinking about the gift I had purchased for Eva as an apology, I phoned Pete back. The call rang, and he answered. "Hello, boss." "Forward Eva's home address to me." "Sir. Alright." Pete replied and ended the call. I waited a few minutes. When the address came into my phone, I instructed my men to take me there. --- -EVA- When I left the boutique, I wasn't expecting Pete to offer to take me home. "Miss," Pete said, rushing forward to meet me. "Boss asked me to take you home." "But why?" I asked him, meeting his gaze. "I can find my way.

-ETHAN- I knew that Eva was pissed off with me because I went to her father's house. But I couldn't resist the urge to visit her and to be sure she wasn't annoyed at me because of Freya's unexpected visit at the mall."Hello, what do you want?" Eva's cold voice hit me like a slap, and I sighed and replied, "I just wanted to hear your voice and be sure you weren't mad at me.""Of course I am annoyed," she replied firmly. "Mr. Owen, you are making things unbearable for me. You know people will misinterpret your intention, and yet you chose to come to my house. Why didn't you keep the gift and maybe give it to me on Monday when I show up at work?" she asked me coldly."Eva..." I called her name softly."I want you to wear them tomorrow at my sister's event. I don't want you to look out of place or to be mocked by anyone. You are my secretary and you have to look like one," I stated firmly."Is that so?" she asked, drawing a deep breath over the call."Yeah. What else were you thinking?"

-EVA-"Sis, I thought you said you don't have any feelings for Jacob. Why then did you tell him you still love him?" Elora asked, a look of disappointment on her face.I set my phone down on the study table and rose to face my sister, who was still wearing her light pink dress from the previous night."Elora, Jacob insisted, and I didn't want to ruin his day," I replied, meeting her gaze."So if he insists that he wants to kiss you or be with you, you will just give in?" she asked, her tone laced with sadness, as if she caught me having an affair with her boyfriend."No. Don't get me wrong. I do not hate Jacob. I understand that he was annoyed with me. He was patient. He sponsored me through university. Don't think I will just ruin his mood. I might have slept with Ethan, but you and I both know that was because of the drug. If it were a normal circumstance, none of that would have happened. Look, Elora, I understand that you want Jacob. I am not stopping you, but don't think I will j