The three men could tell that she was grumpy because Lawrence had dragged her here without telling her what she was here to do. “Young Eva, you’ve become very lazy." Dylan commented. “I agree with you Brother Dylan. And I wouldn't mind you lending me a hand over here as well since you seem less busy." Eva shamelessly agreed with Dylan who chuckled at her. “It's your work to do, not mine." He replied with a smile still on his face. She ignored Dylan who was obviously making fun of her and flipped through the reports, grabbing the pen on the table as she began to thoroughly scan the pages. She marked the paper whenever she noticed any errors and wrote tiny notes all over the reports. After what felt like a long time, she placed her pen down and let out a tired sigh. Today’s reports were boring as usual. Even though there weren't a lot of glaring errors, she was still diligently focused on them. She pried through every number and sentence to make sure nothing was amiss. “I'm done.
Eva flinched as if expecting him to hit her, but he surprised her by gently patting the top of her head. He used to pat her head when she was still a child clinging onto his leg anytime he visited. She had always had eyes for big men who have out terrifying aura ever since she was a kid and that was why Lawrence liked her because of how fearless she was. His expression became gentle and the glacier within his eyes melted. His cool facade was dropped to reveal a doting grandfather he was. “My dear, Eva." His voice was ripe with old age, reminding her that he wasn’t as powerful as she thought he was. He knew she hated it, but he needed to expose her back to these banquets. She can’t stay as his consultant forever. She would need to network and build connections within the business world. He was not her biological grandfather but he knew these were the things his friend would do if he was alive so he was trying to do better. "Be a good girl and attend the banquet." He affectionately pa
" Are you stupid, Dylan? We are supposed to convince her to work in the company and not tell her she belongs on the runway.” Lawrence snapped at Dylan. “I was only complimenting her and giving her courage." Dylan tried to defend himself. “What stupid courage is that!" Lawrence replied and glared at Dylan. " And you, who told you I'd admit something outrageous as that? You're just going to expose yourself to their criticism again.” He turned to look at her. Eva smiled because she knew that Lawrence was worried that she'd get hurt by the harsh criticism from people again. However, if she didn't do it there is no way she'd get back to get feet. “You have nothing to worry about, grandpa. I have to finish what I started. Even if I'm a model again, I can still be a part-time consultant for you if you need my help." Eva smiled at Lawrence. " My time is up. I will see you another time again, grandpa.” She added, grabbing her purse and standing up from the couch. “There is still five mi
“Anyways, I called normally to tell you that my lawyer has handled everything for Olivia. Though her contract with BTG Industry has already been terminated.” Nathalia finally reported what she had called Eva for after insulting Damien to her heart's content.“Olivia already called and told me. She was the person I was speaking to earlier before you called." Eva also told Nathalia.“So what's your next move?" She suddenly asked Eva who paused for a while as she glanced at the school entrance and saw students pouring out of the school.“Where is that sound coming from?" Nathalia asked when she heard the loud noise in the background.“I'm outside Lucien's school to pick him up." A response came from Eva who still had her gaze locked at the entrance.“What a filial sister you are. I wish you'd come and pick me up from work just like the way you do for Lucien." Nathalia remarked while pouting her face. She didn't have any work to do today since she had taken a day off, so she was just lazi
“Just how long do you plan to sleep and keep me waiting for you?" Eva suddenly remarked in a questioning voice as she crossed one leg over the other and rested her chin on the table. Lucien, who had been pretending to not hear his friends that were telling him to go home, raised his head up instantly when he heard Eva's voice. His eyes widened when he saw Eva sitting in front of him. “Y-you…..” he stammered while looking at Eva's face. A smirk appeared on her face as she raised her head up from the table and looked at him. "Yes, it's me.” She nodded her head but a small appeared on her face as she glanced at the black facemask he was wearing and the hoodie sweater as well. She gets that autumn is here and the wind might be cold, but why does he wear a facemask? “What are you here, sister?" He asked and some of the students opened their mouths in surprise. Who knew Lucien had a beautiful sister like this one. “Obviously, big sister came here for you. However, you kept me waiting ou
"If you are not going to tell me what happened, don't interrupt what I'm going to do." She added turning back to look at the road.“Even if you knew, what would you do?" Lucien suddenly asked, noticing how the grip around the wheel was harder than normal.“What should be done shouldn't be your worry as long as someone dared to touch you. Was it our father or Laura that did it?" Eva replied, still looking at the road."No. It was Christine.” Lucien finally revealed, making Eva turn her head instantly."Christine? When did this happen?" She inquired, surprised to hear that Christine dared to hurt Lucien.“Yesterday, after what happened at the fashion show. She came home with that pea head to get some sympathy from our parents." Lucien gave a short briefing and explanation that contained all the things that happened yesterday. After what happened with Christine, he hadn't come downstairs to eat and asked the maid to prepare some snacks to eat later when he was hungry.“Christine, huh? Sh
“ What are you doing?” Lucien asked, while shifting his face backwards and staring at Eva with a weird look. Lucien was hesitant to let Eva treat his injuries because he had always been independent and self-reliant. He didn't want to appear weak or vulnerable in front of his sister, especially since they had just reunited after a long time apart. He preferred to handle things on his own, even if it meant enduring the pain a little longer." Obviously trying to fix your face.” Eva replied, holding onto the wool she wanted to use to clean his face.“Are you qualified enough to treat me?” He asked again. This time Eva understood what he meant. "Are you worried that I'd ruin your face? Gosh, you're such a character. If you're so worried now, then you should have treated it yesterday instead of living it like this.” The corner of her eyes twitched when she realized that Lucien was worried that she'd ruin his face. "There is a chance that the wound will heal without this stuff you've brou
“What difference does it make? I can already guess what you want from a man like that even if I don't know what he wants from you." He replied. " Ah, I sometimes forget that I trained you, Lucien. You can read your sister's mind which I'm very proud of.” Eva flashed him a smile but he only rolled his eyes at her. Lucien's skepticism towards Eva's relationship stemmed from his concern for her well-being. He wanted his sister to find genuine love and happiness, not a transactional arrangement driven by mutual interests. Lucien couldn't help but worry that Eva might be getting herself into a complicated and potentially dangerous situation with Damien Cross, a man known as a heartless man who lacks human emotions. However, he hoped for too much. “I know what you're thinking, boy." Eva interrupted his train of thought as she tapped his cheeks with her finger. “ Damien is a lot better and different from Mark in many ways. Unlike Mark, who was selfish and emotionally distant, Damien is s