Chloe walked undirected through the streets of NYC. She felt the cold night air hit her face and she took a deep breath. Her feet were aching from walking so much, but nothing compared to the emptiness in her heart.After listening to Evan and Victor's conversation, Chloe just grabbed her bag and left that place. With the pain in her chest and the confusion in her mind, she just walked, aimlessly, without reason. She needed to stay away from that place, she needed to stay away from him.Hours passed before she finally sat on a bench in the park. She was still shocked by the way Evan made her fall in love with him. If it was all a game for him, why did he have to go that far?Tears were streaming down her face and she didn't have the strength to dry them.How could she have been so naive? Why did she give her heart to a selfish CEO who only knew how to manipulate people?When Victor left, Evan sighed heavily. He knew that was wrong, but it was the only way he could protect Chloe at tha
Evan woke up with a terrible migraine due to a bad night's sleep and one less bottle of whiskey in his bar.He got up slowly and looked around. She was not there.Flashes of yesterday's events came through his mind. After Josh informed him that Chloe was at Brianna's house, Evan thought about going there, but Tyler advised him not to go. He and Tyler drank all night and Evan didn't know how his friend left his apartment, but thanked him for being alone at that moment.After a shower and a black coffee without sugar, Evan was feeling better. He went to his office thinking about what he would say when he met Chloe there.Chloe said goodbye to her friend with a hug after asking her one last favor. She spent the night thinking about what to do and now she had made her decision.That story had already gone too far and she didn't want to be hurt anymore.Brianna texted Chloe that Mr. Bailey had arrived at the office, then she could act safely. Chloe took advantage of the moment and ran to
A couple of days had passed and Evan was feeling worse and worse. He plunged into work, seriously fighting to get the long-awaited millionaire contract. However, everything he did was automatic, as if he were a robot programmed for that. He avoided staying at home for a long time, because everything reminded him of her. Her perfume was already impregnated in the corners of the apartment, making the job of forgetting her much more difficult.Evan also avoided his mother's calls, once he was not prepared to explain what had happened.He wanted to go after Chloe several times, but according to Tyler, who was an experienced friend in relationships, Evan should respect her space now. If she really loved him, she would be back sooner or later.Chloe returned to her parents' house with her heart broken. Not just because Evan deceived her, but also because she knew she was going to have to tell them the truth.Seeing the joy in her father's eyes when talking about the restaurant as soon as
As he crossed the bridge to New Jersey, Evan drove quickly, at the same speed as his thoughts, he could tell.He had to tell Chloe how much he missed her scent, her laughter, her voice. Even when she spoke without thinking. He missed every part of her body, the touches, the teasing. Evan needed her more than he could ever imagine.He couldn't wait another minute to see her and bring her home.Evan grinned at the thought that he sounded like a passionate teenager. Well, maybe not a teenager, but in love he could guarantee he was.The possibility that she might ignore him crossed his mind, but Evan clung to the last thread of hope. As Tyler had said, if she really loved him, she would understand his reasons.Evan pressed his foot on the gas, not caring about the fines he had possibly taken. A few minutes later, he parked the car in front of her house.He got out of the car taking off his sunglasses, then he looked at the house and sighed deeply. It was all or nothing.At the second knoc
Chloe swallowed hard because of the proximity of their bodies. She could feel his irregular breathing, which showed that he was as affected as she was at that moment."I don't owe you anything, Evan." she said rueful. "Nothing. Not even explanations. That contract was never signed."Her words surprised him. He felt a twinge in his heart, which made him walk away from her angrily."Why do you always come up with this contract issue? Can't you see, Chloe? It's crystal clear!" he yelled, losing his control over the situation. "It was never about the contract! That's why we never signed it!"Evan gripped her wrists tightly and shook her, looking into her eyes. "Is not evident enough?" he asked trying to control his tone of voice. "I love you!"The accumulated tears blurred her eyes. After that statement, Chloe was unable to hold them anymore."Please, say something." he shook her slightly."You're hurting me." she said faintly, looking at her wrists."Sh*t!" Evan blasphemed and released he
"I won't go back to that apartment with you, Evan." Chloe said calmly."What?" Evan stopped stroking her hair and looked confused.They were still lying on the bed in her room, where they had just made love. Chloe broke the hug and stood up, picking up her dress on the floor."Chloe!" he called her louder than necessary. "I thought we had agreed to try again ... together."He got up quickly and stopped behind her, placing his hands on her shoulders. Chloe sighed heavily and closed her eyes for a brief moment. When she opened them, she said in a cold voice."I don't trust you anymore.""How come? What do I need to do to make you believe me?""Show me how deep your love is. Respect my space for now."He said nothing, just collected his clothes and got dressed. Chloe remained in the same position, and did not understand all that silence. When she turned to look at him, Evan was already dressed like a cold, unreachable CEO. However, this time there was fire in his eyes.Evan walked over t
Chloe spent the night thinking about him. His scent was still on the sheets, making it impossible for Chloe to think of anything other than his body, his big hands touching her skin, his lips kissing her gently.When the sun came up, she decided to get up and take a cold shower to ward off those naughty thoughts.Chloe reached the kitchen feeling hungry. Her mother was cooking something and when she saw her daughter, she grinned."Good morning, beauty!" "Morning, mom!" Chloe kissed her mother's cheek. "What are you doing?""Bacon and mixed eggs, the way you like it.""Oh, God!" Chloe covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom. She threw up some food she had eaten the day before. After washing her mouth, she went back to the kitchen."Sorry, mom. I think my stomach is not good today.""Are you ok? What happened?" Jane was worried."The smell of the food made me sick." "Chloe… Are you sure you're ok, darling? Are you not feeling anything else?""Don't worry, mother. I'm good. It's just
After a few days, Brianna's question still echoed in Chloe's mind. Had she done everything wrong?She just followed her heart after all. As much as she loved Evan, she couldn't let this love speak louder than her own principles.On the other hand, the fear of losing him forever was painful. During all those days, he didn't call her, not even once. Had he already given up? Maybe billionaires didn't have time to waste with confused girls. "Chloe, dear. You are sad, you are losing weight and every day you feel bad. Don't you think it's time to see the doctor? I'm worried about you." Jane said, looking at her daughter. "I'm fine, mom." Chloe replied faintly."Your father is training the staff today. Why don't you join us? You need to distract yourself.""Ok." Jane stared at her daughter in concern. Chloe avoided talking lately, she was always asleep and she threw up from time to time.Should Jane call Evan and tell him what was going on? Apparently, the young woman was just suffering