"What happened exactly." Erica exhaled in exhaustion. She was beginning to lose her patience with all of Evelyn's boring talk. "I know the General was wondering why I betrayed him." Evelyn started. "I didn't have a choice. After my parents passed away I made a deal with the five great families.""They would support me with everything I need in exchange for working for them." She said, trying to keep her composure. "That was why I agreed to be a spy and accepted your offer," Evelyn said turning her gaze to the general. "Then it all got worse when I decided to trust the wrong person when I should have just trusted you from the beginning." Evelyn burst into tears. Sullivan closed his eyes, he could feel the remorse coming from her. He felt bad for whatever situation she was in. "Who did you trust?" Sullivan asked with curiosity."I trusted Jason jab." Evelyn sobbed with sad laughter."What a fool I must have been to love someone like him.""What a fool you are indeed," Sullivan r
Sullivan's expression remained unyielding, his eyes fixed on Evelyn's tearful face. His mind was racing with different options.Initially, he wanted revenge but now after hearing her side of the story, he didn't think he had the heart to hurt her.She had been through so much and it would be unwise of him to end her life.He flickered his lashes at her and he could sense desperation, her sincerity, but he struggled to reconcile the Evelyn standing before him with the one who had betrayed him so deeply."Evelyn, even if I wanted to help you, how could I trust you?" Sullivan asked his voice firm but measured. "You've lied and manipulated me once." I fell for your truck and it put countless lives at risk. What makes you think I'd ever trust you again?"Evelyn took a step forward, her hands clasped together in a pleading gesture. "What I did was unforgivable and I'm not here to ask for forgiveness nor am I here for you to trust me." "Oh," Sullivan smirked leaning forward on the table
"Thank you, Sullivan," Evelyn said, her voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you for giving me a chance to nake things right.""This really means so much....""Don't think this is an invitation back into my life, Evelyn." He snapped to clear whatever delusions that were already cooking up in her head.You're still a traitor, and you'll be watched very closely. I'm only using you because it's convenient for me, nothing more." Sullivan's expression remained stern, his eyes narrowed. Evelyn's face fell but that was expected, but she nodded understandingly.It was her fault for being stupid and betraying Sullivan.If not for her recklessness her brother might still be alive. "I understand, Sullivan. I don't expect anything more.""I'm lucky enough to be alive and still be able to work for you. So thank you ,whether you want it or not.""It's good to know that you know it's because of luck that you're still alive." He frowned.Erica nudged her arm and then she shook her head.She was alre
Sullivan comes out from the bathroom with a towel over his head and another firmly crossed on his waist. He glanced at his wife who was in her night with a book over her face. Sullivan noticed that his wife, Mood had not been bright after their meeting with Evelyn.He didn't like the silence, but he knew that asking questions would only lead to more discord between the two of them. And this was something he didn't want to do. He also knew that not asking what was wrong with her would also lead to another trouble. So at this moment, he was stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea.He continued to clean the droplets of water on his hair as he kept stealing glances at his wife. Erica, on the other hand, was unfazed by this movement and kept her nose stuck in her book. Her legs were firmly crossed against each other. Sullivan could see the smoothness of her skin beneath her robe. But he didn't dare make a move because he knew his wife was angry at him.He swallowed hard to himse
"I wasn't angry. You're just the one who concluded.""Me?" Sullivan's eyes shot out."I didn't conclude anything." He yelled."You were the one acting strange when I came inside the room."Don't you even dare try to put this on me. You were the one who ignored me first."" When did I ever ignored you?" Sullivan frowned."Oh, I guess you are so slow to remember since earlier today, you left me all alone to navigate through this complex place."Sullivan furrowed his because he had no idea what she was talking about.He scanned his memory several times but he couldn't quite place what she was rambling about. He was tired and exhausted and just needed to sleep, but his wife seemed adamant in keeping him awake all throughout the night."Since you don't remember, it's fine. There's no need to keep on dragging the issue. Go ahead and sleep," she said, trying to force a smile. Inwardly, she was literally screaming like a little girl because his facial expression was to die for. She wasn't
Evelyn wakes up to the sound of rumbling items in her room. She moans softly as she flickers her eyes open. She was surprised to see the maids in her room. She jumped up from the bed. Her back was leaning against the bed frame as she tried to make sense of her surroundings. Suddenly, she felt someone's presence hovering over her. She raised her gaze and saw John looking at her with a numb expression on his face. "Rise and shine," He said."What's going on? She asked hurriedly." Am I in trouble? She asked. John ignores her, then keeps a straight face as he keeps his gaze fixed on the maids that were trying to tidy up the room."John," she half yelled." I asked a question." John turns, finally turns to look at her and he exhales in frustration." I heard you the first time, and I chose to remain silent," he said." If you're bent on ignoring me, what's... You know what? It's fine. It's fine." Evelyn scoffs, then beats the side of her lip." I'm just going to sit here and act a
"Clothes," Evelyn muttered under her breath. Her face became clouded with confusion."Yes, clothes," John said nonchalantly. "We are not savages after all. Lady Erica provided them for you to look somewhat presentable." He gestured towards the folded clothes on the bed. Evelyn followed his gaze and saw the clothes by her side. "Thank you." She said her voice barely above a whisper. "Save your thanks to Lady Erica. " He said rolling his eyes. "I was fine with you wearing your rags." He said. She bit the side of her lips as she remembered her former status. The highborn of the Kai's corporation was spoken to in such a manner by some lapdogs. She shook her head as she clicked her tongue. How far had the mighty truly fallen, she thought with bitterness in her heart. "Whatever thing is cooking up in your head kindly ensure that you erase it before I do so myself." He said throwing the clothes to her face. Evelyn closed her eyes when she felt the harsh impact of the clothes on h
"That's an order," John said, firmly. Evelyn smiled and did a courtesy. As "His Royal Highness commands, I will get dressed, she said, her tone was heightened with a hint of sarcasm. She took the clothes from the bed and then glanced at him. She was expecting him to give her some space, but when she noticed, he wasn't. She furrowed her brows at him."I have to get changed, you have to leave." She said snapping him from his thoughts.What? John said in a low tone.He gazed at Evelyn and she stared at him with a dead eye crossing her arms against her chest."Oh, don't tell me you plan on standing here till I... As I change my clothes." She shook her head and then a sigh escaped her lips."God, I never knew you were such a perv. She said." "I am not a perv," John replied.Then it finally dawned on him that he needed to excuse her so that she could get dressed. His cheeks were slightly flustered" Oh really? You're not a perv?" She chuckled."But if you were not, why on earth did you