seventy four

Evelyn's POV

"So how do I look?" I asked Lilian, as I admired myself in the mirror, I heard Dante was in his office so I decided to go and see him. He is always busy these days making our conversation short and brief.

"You look exquisite my lady," Lillian said making me blush hard, I had put on this beautiful dress so that Dante could notice how beautiful I was and maybe consider having me as his wife.

"Thank you, Lilian, I guess I am good to go" I replied excitedly as I made my way out of the room. Even though me and Dante don't talk much, he always asks about my well-being anytime we talk and he also told the maids to treat me nicely. I feel like that's a sign that he will warm up to me as time goes on.

As I made my way toward Dante's office, my head consumed by the thoughts of seeing Dante, I stumbled upon Willow. Her presence caught me off guard, and for a brief moment, our eyes locked. It was in that fleeting instant that I caught a glimpse of something hidden beneath the surfac