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Chapter 17: Defying The Devil
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Evan was seated on a comfortable sofa in his office. With a glass of whiskey in hand, he was thinking about the situations he'd been through the past days. When Evan planned to marry Chloe he didn't think he would be attracted by her in ways he couldn't even know how to explain. He had never felt the necessity to explain himself to another woman but his mother. He had never felt fear by losing control on a situation. And that was happening now. Chloe left his office angrily once he ordered her to leave without further explanations. That question was hammering in his head. What would be the need of that contract if he didn't want to use her?That comparison with Victor was a low blow for sure. Evan squeezed the glass harder. Chloe already knew what she needed to say to make him out of mind. His thoughts were interrupted by the phone."What's up, Ryan?" Evan answered rudely. After a few seconds he just said: "Ok, come to my office and we talk about it here." Chloe was at the recepti
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"Evan?" Ryan was clearly confused. "What are you doing here?""You didn't answer my question." Evan replied to Ryan but his eyes were staring at Chloe, who was petrified. She would not dare to glance at Mr. Bailey. Chloe was sure that anger was directed at her."Who do you think you are to disrupt my date like this, Evan?" Ryan got up angrily."Date?" Evan could not believe that. He looked at Ryan then at Chloe. "Are you on a date?" he pronounced the last word faintly."Do you also take care of your PA's private life? It crosses the line!" Ryan stated sarcastically. Evan turned his glance at Ryan while clenching his fists. He was clearly trying to control himself."Do you want to know who else is crossing the line here? You! Having a date with my fiancée!" Evan said dryly.That statement shocked both Ryan and Chloe. She quickly looked at Evan, with her mouth half-open.Ryan was staring from one to another, trying to figure that out. "Is that true, Chloe?"Both men looked at her and s
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Chloe heard a knock on the door while she was getting out of the shower. She was not expecting anyone at that time, so she didn't have any idea of who could be. "Evan?" Chloe couldn't be more discredited when she saw her boss standing in front of her. At her apartment."Yes. May I come in?" he asked tiredly."No!" she answered without thinking. "I mean, what are you doing here?""I would not come if it was not important." he stated."Ok, come in. Just wait a second because I need to change, you know… my clothes." Chloe was embarrassed."It's fine." Evan said while he was stepping in the room. But before going through her, Evan got closer to her face and when he was almost kissing her lips, he just said: "You look good to me." Then he kissed her cheek. Chloe swallowed hard and closed the door. She was feeling uncomfortable with that bathrobe so she didn't think twice before going to change it."Make yourself comfortable. I'll be back in a minute."When Chloe was about to turn arou
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Chloe was enjoying the pleasant morning air as she watched the landscape pass by outside the car. Evan was driving to the airport, where he said they would board his private jet and head towards the island where the family reunion was to take place.Family. She was going to meet his family. What would they think of her? Were they as cold and distant as most rich people were? What if they found out that this was all a plan?Too many questions without answers and Chloe was getting more nervous at each step closer to that holiday. "Is everything ok, Chloe?" Evan glanced at her quickly. "Yes." she shook her head and replied to him."Don't worry too much, darling. They are cool." he held her hand and that action took Chloe by surprise. "You just need to be careful with my mom." That statement made Chloe look at him in despair. He gave an embarrassed smile."Moms, you know." he completed."Are you already acting in your role?" Chloe asked while she raised their hands together to show what
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Their kiss was interrupted by Evan's phone ringing. He didn't let go of Chloe completely, just pulled out a hand to pick up the device and see who it was.The name "Jill" was on the screen. Evan sighed heavily and turned off without answering. Chloe saw who was and it changed her humor."I'm gonna take a shower." She broke free from the hug, grabbed some clothes and headed to the bathroom.Evan realized her change and gave space to her. He went to the balcony and inhaled deeply. Maybe the fresh air of his favorite place on Earth could help him get himself together. Why did Jill still mess with him? What kind of feeling was that? The only thing Evan could assure was: what he felt for Chloe was very different from what he felt for Jill. Could one of those feelings be love?Chloe was overthinking while she washed her hair. Why would Jill only appear at moments that were meant to be just the two of them? That was freaking Chloe out. When Chloe thought she was reaching Evan's heart, Jill a
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The sunset was coloring the sky with pink while Chloe was watching the waves of the sea. When she went downstairs, Evan and Emma were talking so she decided to take a walk at the beach alone.That place was a paradise indeed. Chloe thought her parents would love to go there someday, but then she remembered it was a private island. "This is not my reality." she thought out loud. As the air was getting cold, she embraced herself. After a few minutes, she felt big and warm hands touching her arms and hugging her from behind. That scent was unmistakable, so he didn't need to say a word. Chloe already knew who was. Her whole body shivered with that touch."I was looking for you." Evan said in her ear.She didn't answer. Chloe just wanted to feel that heat in silence, enjoying the sensation of their bodies together. She didn't know if it was the place or the man, but she felt comfortable in that moment."A penny for your thoughts." he said calmly while resting his chin on top of her head.
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Chloe opened her eyes and blinked a few times to get used to the light. She felt the comfortable sheets under her body and it reminded her where she was. She quickly looked around checking if he was there. When she was about to sigh in relief, the door from the bathroom opened and a distracted Evan came out, wearing shorts and a towel around his neck. Chloe swallowed hard. How could a man be so perfect?"Enjoying the view, love?" he mocked as he towel-dried his hair.Chloe was embarrassed and got up from bed promptly, trying to ignore his presence. She made her way straight to the bathroom, but before she reached the door, Evan held her by waist and glued their bodies. "Good morning to you too." Evan said in her ear, teasing her."Mor…morning!" her voice came out weaker than expected.Evan gave a victorious smile and let her go. She ran into the bathroom and locked herself there for long minutes.When Chloe entered in the kitchen, only the maid was there, washing some dishes."Mornin
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