It appeared that Clara had underestimated Evelyn.The meeting ended an hour later, and the contract was signed as scheduled.After the meeting was dismissed, Gloria deliberately said in front of everyone present, "Warren, Clara has made a reservation at the Flaming Feasts. "Do join her for dinner. The reservation has been made for the private room you both used to frequent back when you were dating."The meaning behind her words was clear. There was no way Evelyn could have missed it. But with a professional smile on her face, she continued arranging the documents with her head lowered and expression unchanging.When she straightened up, she gave Warren a light nod and said, "Enjoy your meal, Mr. Larkin." Then, picking up her notebook and the documents, she was ready to walk out the door.However, Warren stopped her by grabbing her wrist. With a forceful tug, she fell into his arms.Evelyn's expression instantly darkened, and her gaze went cold. "Mr. Larkin, please show some re

Warren's icy gaze shot over to Evelyn. "Apologize to her immediately!" he ordered.Evelyn met his gaze with a similarly frosty one of hers. Warren hadn't even asked for her side of the story, and he'd asked her to apologize right away. Did he really trust Clara so much?Evelyn had already experienced his unfairness many times in the past. Back then, she'd been really hurt when he behaved like that. But now, all she felt was an icy coldness that spread throughout her heart.Looking at Warren, she responded flatly, "Why should I apologize for something I didn't do? Do you plan on forcing me into admitting something I didn't do?""You have one minute to apologize, Evelyn. Otherwise, the consequences shall be yours to bear!"Evelyn sniggered. "Have I not been bearing all the consequences since the very beginning?"He had dragged her along to give Clara the blood transfusion, resulting in her almost passing out in the hospital. He had accused her father and got him imprisoned, resulti

Steven laughed heartily. "What? Are you telling me that I look old now?"Evelyn quickly said, "No, it's just that I'm not used to seeing you like this. But you'll always be young and youthful in my heart!""I'm over 60 years old! How can I still be youthful? And you, why do you look so worn out? I heard from Seth that you've run into some trouble, so I came over to see how I can help out."Evelyn could no longer hold back the tears that had welled up in her eyes. Though she hadn't visited him for three years, the moment he heard that she had run into some hardship, he rushed over to check on her. She had no idea how she was going to repay the kindness he showed her."I shouldn't have made you worry about me. I'm sorry," Evelyn said with her head lowered in remorse.As they hadn't met each other in three years, the three of them had a good time catching up. All of a sudden, Steven's phone rang. He picked up the call with a smile when he saw the dialer ID."Hey, rascal."The man

Evelyn chuckled wryly. "I had all sorts of fantasies about love back then. I'd considered it the most precious thing in life. I was willing to give anything for it."But I never thought that something I valued so much would be nothing but a bargaining chip to him. If that's the case, then there's no point in me being all high and mighty. Having the transaction once is no different from having it countless more times."All I want is for my father to be safe and sound."Though Evelyn spoke calmly, Seth heard the excruciating pain within her. He looked at her with bright eyes, but his voice sounded miserable."I am to be blamed for being incompetent. If I had the power to manipulate things like him, I would never have let you suffer such grievances."Evelyn smiled faintly. "We all learn from our mistakes. I don't really feel wronged. I'll be free of him in three months anyway.""What plans have you got? Ever thought of returning to the field of law?""I've never been a lawyer befor

Perhaps that was the difference between being loved and not being loved.Everything his first love said, Warren trusted, and everything that Evelyn said, he'd take it as her trying to kick up a fuss.A wistful smile graced Evelyn's features. Then, an alluring glow flashed in her moist eyes.She flipped over so that she was on top of Warren. Then, a series of wet kisses rained down on his Adam's apple.Her voice was bewitching. "Mr. Larkin, is this what you want? I can always put up an act for you."Her fiery gaze was fixed on Warren as her fingers trailed over his features deftly. Her actions were suggestive and enticing.Warren grabbed hold of her hand, and his Adam's apple bobbed. "Must you do this, Evelyn? Why can't we go back to how we were in the past?"Evelyn leaned close to his ears and smiled faintly. "Isn't this what you wanted, Mr. Larkin? No strings attached. I'd be going against your wishes if I invested any emotions in this.""Evelyn!" Warren's gaze went cold. "You