"I am sorry for doubting you earlier, but trust me when I say that I know you cannot do something like that. Lucy is just envious of you, and because she is rich, she has been irrational. I believe you," Evelyn said. She gave Ivan an earnest look and waited for his response.There is one secret that only Evelyn knows, and it is the fact that when her parents saw Ivan for the first time during a parents' gathering in high school, they said something about him looking like someone they had coincidentally seen before.The person was a rich person, and he was also older, so they made a conjecture that Ivan was definitely a rich son of a wealthy family, though they didn't know which. Coupled with his good looks and brilliance, Evelyn confirmed that it was true.So, she had been pursuing him in hopes that he would notice her and probably like her. With that, he might reveal his secrets, and she might also start a flamboyant life.It must be known that Evelyn might look naive, but she was no
"Evelyn, I already made it clear to you that we cannot work. I don't like you, and at the same time, I don't want a relationship with you. I don't even want to be in a relationship with you. You are a pretty, hardworking, caring, and considerate woman, and you are every man's dream. You have everything a man would want in a woman, and I appreciate it, but we can never be together," Ivan said straightforwardly.He does not want to keep dawdling around and dragging it. If he continues, Evelyn will also continue to pester him, and he won't be able to leave.Ivan made sure to let her know that the problem was not with her but with him. He did not want to make her feel bad, nor does he want to keep her hopes up.It is better to just end things and keep it simple.After saying all this, he was expecting Evelyn to let go of him and give up, but instead, her hold tightened, and he looked down at her in surprise."Why?" she asked simply, and her question caught him off guard."Why what? I alre
Evelyn noticed that Ivan was not falling for her melodrama. Her eyes reddened even further, and she sobbed silently."Do you know how far I went just for you? Just to see you? Are you that heartless? It was purely due to my good luck that I coincidentally met Ben last week. I had to ask him for your contacts because I didn't have any other choice. Do you know how many years I wasted and sacrificed for you? Do you have any idea? I don't think you do because if you did, you wouldn't act towards me like this.""During high school, you didn't hide the fact that you liked Lucy and pursued her openly. I could only be your friend unwillingly because I didn't want to discourage you. I had to keep quiet and endure the heartbreak. Can you even imagine how hurtful it was? Can you imagine how desperate I was just for you to notice me?""I gathered my courage sometimes to confess my feelings for you, but you kept rejecting me each and every time without giving me a tangible reason. Am I not enough
Ivan's frustration grew as he pondered over Evelyn's apparent interest in him. He couldn't comprehend why she would be drawn to someone like him, who had no special talents or remarkable qualities. He couldn't help but bring up Lucy's words from earlier, reminding Evelyn of his joblessness and his dependence on her for shelter and sustenance. He questioned her, seeking an explanation for her interest."Why are you so interested in me? I have nothing to offer, no special qualities. Didn't you hear what Lucy said? I'm unemployed, living in her house, dependent on her for everything. Were you not listening?" Ivan asked, his agitation evident.Evelyn saw Ivan's question as a test, a way to gauge her true feelings for him. She deliberated whether to reveal that she knew his secret identity, unsure if it would strengthen their connection or shatter it. After careful consideration, she made up her mind, her expression turning resolute."No, I don't believe what Lucy said. She wanted to tarni
"So, all the chasing and stubbornness was just because you thought that I am rich but just pretending? But what made you arrive at that conclusion?" Ivan asked, his voice filled with doubt.Evelyn did not want to tell him that she found out from her parents. Actually, her parents were just lucky to see the man that Ivan looked like.His father was just working as a janitor in a big company then, coincidentally the man came into the company the day he started working there. And because of how enthusiastic those big people were in front of the man, Evelyn's dad concluded that he must be a very important figure.Evelyn would never forget the look on her father's face then, so she became determined to get together with Ivan, who she heard had slight similarities to the mysterious man."With your good looks and genius mind, of course. Moreover, you never invited us to your house, no matter how much we begged. So, it made me confirm that you definitely did not want us to see how wealthy you
"I can't provide for myself, and I even have to depend on Lucy to eat. My life is a complete mess, and it cannot change unless I get a job. But no company is willing to accept me. So, do you want to be with a man who has a completely messed up life and a bleak future? Do you? Can you do it?""I'm a useless and good-for-nothing man, just like you've heard today. Even an ordinary maid can ridicule me. For you to know how useless I am, I do not deserve you, and it's not the other way around."Evelyn's eyes dilated in complete shock, her mouth hanging open in disbelief. But when she saw the solemn look on Ivan's face, she knew that she had not heard wrong at all.The unexpected news sent an electrifying jolt through her body, leaving her speechless.Her hand unconsciously grasped her chest as her body tensed up, as though attempting to shield itself from the effect of the news.You could essentially see the wheels turning in her mind as she attempted to deal with what she had just heard.
Ivan walked away without looking back, seeking some fresh air to ease the blow he had received tonight. However, as he moved forward, he still felt suffocated and choked.The jeers and derision echoed in his head like a broken record, reminding him of how he had become the laughing stock among his classmates.Nobody cared about his feelings because he lacked the financial means to make his presence known. People only paid attention when money was involved, and Ivan, lacking that, could only endure the insults.With his head slightly bowed, shoulders drooping forward, and hands deep in his pockets, Ivan's eyes remained downcast, avoiding any immediate contact with others. The weight of self-deprecation and shame was evident in the wrinkles on his forehead and the slight trembling of his lips.His body language spoke volumes, revealing a lack of confidence as if he was trying to make himself smaller, almost invisible. Every step he took seemed burdened by a heavy weight, perhaps represe
Ivan stared at his phone screen in irritation, reading the message that appeared. "You can sleep outside today. I've implemented a curfew and you arrived too late. Also, stop knocking like a hooligan. You're disturbing my rest. I have a guest, so just get away from my house for a while." He read the message aloud, his voice lowering as he did.He immediately dialed Lucy's number, but she only answered on the fourth ring, her voice sounding shrill. "Why are you calling me? Didn't you read my message? I said, don't disturb me, I'm busy," she said, her voice coming out in pants. Ivan frowned."Lucy, please open the door. There's nowhere for me to sleep here. It's cold, and I'm not dressed warmly," Ivan pleaded with desperation, abandoning his pride."So? How is that my concern? You might as well freeze to death and stop disturbing my peace of mind. I own the house, and I make all the decisions. I don't want you here, so respect yourself and leave," she said again."Evelyn, please, listen