Her body trembled and her knees buckled. Eve's feet stayed rooted on the spot. And whether it was the impact of the taxi or something else... The next moment, she was lifted high in the air before her knees hit the ground. "Ouch!" Eve whimpered and shut her eyes, waiting for the worse to happen. The sound of the car coming to a screeching halt made her open her eyes. And instead of the taxi, a tall figure towered over her. Eve's eyes followed the screeching sound. The taxi was a few feet from her. But despite this realization, her heart didn't stop beating wildly. "Are you alright, Young Lady?" The figure standing in front of her extended his hand toward her. People gathered around and stared down at her. "Is she alright?" "Thank heavens the car didn't hit her." "Drivers can be reckless nowadays. I wonder if he's drunk." "She looks so scared. Why is she wearing a mask?" Eve took the man's hand and he helped her to her feet. Somehow, he looked familiar. "It's okay, she'
Gasps spread across the area and the employees left their cubicles. Jessie's expression fell and her lips parted. While Ethan looked at Eve as if she had grown two heads. "Mrs. Anderson." Jessie glanced at Ethan before staring Eve down. And she sounded confident when she said, "Mr. Anderson is my witness. Nothing is going on between us. We have made this clear the previous time, Mrs. Anderson, and you promised not to bother me anymore.""What is your problem, Evelyn?" Ethan flashed her a look of annoyance. "Mrs. Anderson." Jessie lifted her chin. "I beg you to please be lenient on me. I know you're not comfortable with me working with your husband, but I must let you know that I have been working with Mr. Anderson for many years. And in those years, I've been nothing but diligent and professional."The employees gathered around and murmured, but Ethan's glare at them made them run back into their cubicles. "You're thinking too far, Jessie." Eve smiled and dropped her hands. Steppin
"Ah! Don't give me that look." Eve yelped and jumped down from his lap. "It– It isn't something serious, anyways." She laughed nervously and was about to walk away. "Come back." Ethan grabbed her hand and she fell back onto his lap. "Tell me how you sustained this injury, Eve. I want the truth."Eve grimaced and she cowered. She didn't like this look on his face. "A–Aren't you supposed to be all over me now, anxious and asking how I feel? Why do you look like you're going to skin me alive?""Tell me. Now!" Ethan snapped and she flinched. Would telling him be a great idea? What if he got madder? But Ethan was super mad as it is. She could swear he was at the brink of his anger. "Come on, Honey." She ran her hands on his necktie and slowly undid it. "I didn't even get hit by the taxi, someone came in time to save me.""A taxi?" Ethan caught her hands in his. "Yeah." Eve wriggled her hands free and placed them on his chest. "So it is not something to worry about. It is just a tiny b
"Mrs. Anderson, you have to turn on the engine first before you start driving.""Mrs. Anderson, that's not how you hold the steering wheel.""Mrs. Anderson, you're not pressing on the accelerator.""The car is not moving, Mrs. Anderson.""No, Mrs. Anderson, your left not right.""Please focus on the road ahead, Mrs. Anderson."'Urgh.' Eve hit her forehead on the steering wheel and it beeped loudly. Her heart wanted to fly out of her chest and even her hands were shaking. "Mrs. Anderson, can you please come out of the car?" Her instructor said. Eve had been waiting to hear that all day. She jumped out of the car and took in a long drag of the fresh air. Very refreshing. "Mrs. Anderson." The instructor dragged her attention. "It has been more than one week and you cannot even hold the steering wheel properly yet. If the idea of driving doesn't settle well with you, why don't I inform Mr. Anderson to find you a solution.""Are you looking down on me, Jonah?" Eve took her handbag from
"Come on, Honey. Stop it." Eve tugged at his necktie while undoing his buttons with one hand. "Ah! Not here, Honey. At least, wait until we get home." She buried her face in his neck and giggled nonstop. The footsteps from the door stopped and something dropped on the floor. "Eve, stop it," Ethan said in a warning tone. "Ah! Honey. Not the buttons. Leave my buttons alone. Stop it– Ah! Stop it." She ruffled up his shirt as well as hers. "S–Sir." A trembling voice came from the door. "I– I think I should come back later."Eve glanced over her shoulder. Jessie stood by the door, her face green and her expression sour. She squatted down and picked up the documents from the floor. "Oh, it is you, Jessie." She faked a surprised look. "Come back come back. What brought you here?"Jessie was about to head out of the office and she turned around, forcing a smile. "Sir." She ignored Eve and looked at Ethan. "I brought this report from the finance department. Can you please have a look?" "
"It was you?" Eve sat at a table in a high-end coffee shop. The soft music in the background blended with the murmurs from the other tables. And the smell of brewing coffee hung in the atmosphere. "Yeah." The man sitting across her laughed softly. Eve fiddled with the straps of her handbag, unable to take her eyes off him. Why hadn't she recognized his voice during the phone call? "How did you know my phone number, Mr. Hudson?" "Is that the most important thing to ask? I thought you were here because of the information I have for you."Of course, Eve was more than curious to know who dared send the taxi man to hit her. "Mr. Hudson, you took the liberty to investigate this matter. I am sure we don't know each other, is there something you want from me?"Wade dropped a briefcase on the table and opened it before bringing out some photos. "You can put it as that." He pushed the photos to her. "After all, you promised me a cup of coffee, Eve. But it has been one week, and you didn'
Ethan's thundering voice from the other end made Eve lose her grip on the phone. Her phone slid down her hand and hit the car floor hard. She reached down for it with trembling hands and checked the screen. It was intact. But the call was disconnected. Did Ethan hang up? Eve shuddered again. The tone of his voice still sent tremors down her nerves. What did she do this time? Was she in trouble? "Ma'am, what is your destination?" The taxi driver asked. "Th– The Heavenly Garden Villa," Eve answered. She'd be damned to go to Ethan's company today. She wouldn't even know what killed her. Ethan sounded like he would murder someone. The taxi took her to the residential area where the Villa stood, and Eve paid him then rushed into the house. "Madam, you're back early." One of the maids received her at the door. "Did you return with the Young Master?" Eve shook her head. "Hide me, Camila." She held the girl's hands. "Where is Elena and Dinah? Please hide me." "M–Madam, are you alrig
"Ah! Ethan, wait wait!" Eve gasped as Ethan suddenly lifted her and flung her over his shoulder. "Stop stop stop, Ethan, put me down!" Eve screamed and beat at his back, her heart hammering so hard that it could fly out of her chest. "This isn't the proper way to treat your wife! Mr. Anderson! Ethan, put me down!" But despite Eve's yells and screams, Ethan did not put her down. He even spanked her several times commanding her to shut up. He left the servants' quarters, heading straight into the house, and he took her upstairs. "Ethan, wait. I'm hungry, please let me eat dinner." Ethan strode up the stairs, ignoring her. And instead of stopping at the bedroom, he took her to his study room before putting her down and locking the door. "Ethan." Eve gasped and ran to a corner. "Don't even think about punishing me, I did nothing wrong. I– I didn't come to the company because I was tired. I spent the whole day learning how to drive.""You're lying." Ethan stood at the door, glaring