"So you've been cheating on me with him?!" Evan asked, his tone mixed with hurt and anger as he clenched his fists beside him, his eyes boring into Freda's.
Freda responded with a dismissive eye roll, unfazed by Evan's emotions. Evan catching her with Justin meant absolutely nothing to her. "You really think I would continue to spend my life with someone as miserable as you?!" She asked, her face contorted in irritation as she stared at Evan. "Of what good are you to me?! Huh?! You can't even afford the cheapest of gifts I want. Look at what Justin got me–the Himalayan Diamond Skin Birkin, my dream birkin bag. It's something you would never be able to afford in your entire life" Evan looked down at her hands and saw she was holding what looked like shopping bags. Justin Smith must have taken her on a lavish shopping spree. "Face it Evan, you're a worthless excuse of a man" she spat, her expression stern and demeaning. Justin Smith smiled at the words that came out of Freda's mouth. He was pleased, so he tightened his soft grip around her waist in an attempt to make Evan mad. "You're my wife! Freda…" "That's ex-wife to you. It seems you've forgotten that you just signed the divorce papers" Mrs Brenda Reynolds quickly cut Evan off, her tone cold. "What, Mom?! He signed it?!" Freda was surprised to hear that "This is the best day of my life!" She jumped as her face lit up with elation. "I think you should just scram, loser. You don't deserve someone as beautiful as her anyway. She needs a real man like me in her life, not some poor loser like you" "I have an idea, why don't you go look for someone in your own lane. There's plenty of ratchet girls in the streets for you, you know" Justin chimed in mocking, pride evident in his expression as he continued to hold Freda's waist possessively. Seeing Justin's hands on Freda's waist sparked Evan, he was agitated. "What are you still doing standing there scum? The gate is over there. Come on, run along now" Lincoln taunted, adding fuel to the fire but Evan ignored his remarks. Evan's ignorance annoyed Lincoln so he rushed over to Evan and shoved him forcefully "Are you suddenly deaf now?! I said move it scumbag!" Evan reached his limit, he had been holding in his fury but he couldn't take it any longer so he unleashed a powerful punch at Lincoln's face, sending him crashing to the ground. Freda and Mrs Brenda Reynolds let out a shocked gasp as soon as Evan did that. "Argh, my nose" Lincoln groaned in pain from the floor while clutching his injured nose tightly. Mrs Brenda Reynolds quickly rushed to her son's side, bending down to comfort him as he whimpered in pain. "M-mom! T-that bastard hit me!" Lincoln yelled in pain, like a baby in need of breast milk. "Y..your nose! It's bleeding!" Mrs Brenda Reynolds exclaimed in shock and she immediately stood up and marched over to Evan angrily "How dare you lay your filthy hands on my son!" Evan turned and shot her a deadly look enough to send shivers down her spine and she froze. She had never seen Evan so angry like this before and this made her cower backward in fear. Evan then faced Justin and slowly walked towards him. "What?! You wanna fight loser?!" Justin taunted with boldness. He had taken some classes in taekwondo so he had some skills in combat. The sight of Evan scared Freda so she distanced herself from him and watched from a distance. As Evan drew near, Justin raised his leg in an attempt to land a kick on him but Evan caught it mid-air and Justin got stuck, looking stupid. With a surge of anger, Evan instantly turned Justin's foot with full force and Justin somersaulted, falling hard to the ground as he then let out a painful scream "Ahhhh, you just broke my ankle! You're going to regret this, you chump!" Turns out, Justin wasn't serious with his Taekwondo classes. Evan was a good fighter since he was bullied a lot growing up, and he learned how to defend himself. Freda never knew Evan could ever get this angry and in fear of what he would do to Justin she immediately screamed "Don't you dare touch him!" The gateman and Justin's driver immediately rushed to hold Evan as he was about to pounce on Justin, but Evan effortlessly pushed them to the ground. Evan was just too strong. The noise from the scene drew the attention of some of the men in the Reynolds family, so they came out to see what was going on, only to see Evan punching Justin, who laid helplessly on the floor. They rushed to Evan and managed to restrain him, and when Freda saw Evan was restrained she rushed to Justin whose face was swollen from Evan's punches. "B-baby, are you ok?" She petted in feigned care before turning to Evan in venomous anger "Get away from here, you rascal! Get away and never show your wretched face here ever again! I hate you!" Evan took one last look at all of them before he was finally kicked out. With a heavy heart, he then left for the hospital to see his matron. Upon arriving at the hospital, Evan rushed to the secretary's desk "Hello, excuse me. My name is Evan Stone, the payment for my matron has been made, her name is Mrs Evelyn Anders. Please can I know when the surgery will begin?" The secretary took a good look at Evan who looked unkempt because of his face and worn-out clothes, then she looked at her computer before saying "Sorry, I can't find any payment for Mrs Evelyn Anders on my system. Are you sure you made the payments?!" "Y-yes, yes I'm sure!" Evan answered, his heart jolting through his chest. "I'm sorry, but I can't find any proof of payment in the system. It looks like no transaction has been made" she replied firmly, her expression resolute. "P-please you have to check again! The payment was made before I got here. Please I'm telling the truth" Evan pleaded desperately, his voice quivering with anxiety as he tried to reason with her. It then dawned on Evan that he had been deceived, Mrs Brenda Reynolds didn't transfer the required amount for Mrs Evelyn's treatment as she had promised.Bang! Bang! Bang!"Open the damn gate! I need to see Mrs Brenda Reynolds!" Evan yelled, hitting furiously at the gates of the Reynolds villa."No can do, Mister" the gate man replied firmly."What do you mean by that?! Don't you suddenly know who I am, Albert?!" Evan asked in anger, he knew the gateman knew who he was."Sorry, but I'm just following orders. I was instructed explicitly by Mrs Brenda Reynolds not to let you in here ever again and I certainly don't plan on losing my job, so I'd suggest you leave now" the gateman replied, unwavering in his refusal to let Evan in."I'll be quick, this is urgent! Just open the gate!" Evan demanded in desperation, showing no sign of relenting. He had come to confront Mrs Brenda Reynolds about Mrs Evelyn's hospital bill."You're beginning to get on my nerves! You better leave now before I get the dogs on you" the gateman warned, his patience wearing thin."Mrs Brenda Reynolds! Freda! Come out!" Evan yelled more and more but it was of no use a
"Hey man! Where the heck are you?! You promised to come early, remember?!" Zack, Evan's friend and former classmate asked loudly over the phone. Prior to today, Zack had informed Evan about an upcoming reunion for old classmates, scheduled to take place at one of the most prestigious hotels in Metropolis Central, Harlow Grand Hotels & Resorts. Evan had forgotten about the reunion due to how preoccupied he was with Mrs Evelyn's condition. Though Evan was reluctant to go, he had already promised Zack that he would attend. "I'm on my way Zack. I'll be there soon" Evan assured before ending the call, he was still at the hospital. "Look, I'm currently late for a reunion I'm supposed to be at right now. I'll give you a call when I finish up so I can meet my granddad" Evan said hastily to Mr Johnson. "Where is the reunion held, young master? Would you like me to accompany you there?!" Mr Johnson asked with concern. "It's in Harlow Grand Hotels & Resorts and no, I'll just take a ca
"That's enough Connor!" Arabella intervened sharply, shooting Connor a cold stare, and this slightly bruised Connor's ego. He expected Arabella to join in on the fun."Now let's talk about something else. Zack, I heard you bagged a new job at Jarvis's Tech Corp. Congrats by the way" She switched to Zack, trying to dilute the tension."Yeah, I did. I didn't expect to get picked though but I'm really happy about it" Zack replied cheerfully."Lucky you Zacky, I heard their pay is really good" Rose added coquettishly and Connor's eyes twitched in jealousy."Yeah, it really is," Zack confirmed."That's great bro. But I bet it's not as stressful as me being the manager of Urbanworks Construction, my schedule is really tight, that's one of the reasons I came late even" Connor said, raising an eyebrow, trying to bring attention to himself."Wow Connor, you're the manager of the famous Urbanworks Construction Company?! That's a huge position you've got there" Rose cooed, diverting her attentio
"Are you trying to be funny, Evan? You couldn't even afford your own meal" Connor blurted out."Exactly. What are trying to prove, Evan?! I would have asked if you're drunk but you didn't take from the champagne" Rose finally opened her mouth to speak, her tone filled with disdain."Bro, what are you doing?" Zack asked with a low tone, nudging Evan's arm in a subtle manner."It seems to me you all came to play jokes here" the manager said, eyeing Evan with contempt.Ignoring their remarks, Evan calmly stood up and gently dipped his hand into his pocket. With a composed demeanor, he retrieved the Emerald Prime Card and handed it over to the manager to pay the bill."It can't be! Is that an Emerald Prime Card?!""Only a few respected billionaires have access to that card!""I can't believe my eyes!"Some of the patrons whispered in disbelief.The manager raised his brows skeptically as he narrowed his eyes at Evan. "What do you take me for? A fool? How dare you try to play me with an ob
"Welcome, young master. I trust the reunion went well?" Mr Johnson warmly greeted, as Evan entered one of the waiting convoys of luxurious cars parked outside the hotel."Ah yes it did" Evan replied with a smile on his face.Vance Harlow had done as Evan ordered. Connor, Rose, and Nicholas were humiliated and thrown out of the hotel by the security guards and stood outside the building in shame.Connor especially, was mortified."This is all your fault, Connor. Look what you've caused" Rose and Nicholas had scolded him in disdain.It was then shortly after, Evan came out of the hotel with Zack and Arabella and they were all stunned to see a convoy of huge luxurious cars waiting for him. The perception of Evan they had in their heads was altered, he wasn't the pauper they had thought he was.…Mr Johnson took Evan to see his Grandfather Williams Stone. He was surprised to see his grandfather at a hospital. Grandpa Williams Stone was really old and had been terribly sick, so he had be
A little smile visibly formed at the corner of Evan's lips as he stared back intently at Xavier. Seeing this, Xavier instantly felt a pang of irritation, while Caitlin raised her eyebrows in surprise. "What's funny? Does this look like a joke to you?" Caitlin questioned in disdain, she was taken aback by Evan's composure. Why was he so calm and confident? This wasn't the person she knew him to be. "Maybe he feels too important to kneel before me. Let's not waste any more time on him, babe. He's not worth it. Come on, let's head inside" Xavier said, wrapping his arm around Caitlin's waist. "You're right, baby. When he starves, he'll come begging for the job like the vagrant he is" Caitlin mocked, laughing as they walked toward the company. "Welcome, sir" the guards greeted Xavier as he and Caitlin reached the entrance. Without any waste of time, he sternly ordered, "See that dolt over there? Make sure he doesn't get in, or you both are fired" "Yes sir" the guards replied
"I want Xavier sacked. And I want him sacked now" Evan ordered firmly, his aura calm yet dominating. "Y-yes, sir. I'll send the secretary to inform him of his termination immediately. Is there anything else you'd like me to do?" She replied, a bit shaken by Evan's demeanor as she sought to please him. She felt like she was walking on needles and couldn't afford to be the next to lose her job. She knew how hard she had worked for it and couldn't bear the thought of it being taken away in an instant. "You can handle that for now. I'll let you know what I need next once that's done" Evan replied. *** In Xavier's office, he heard a knock on the door, interrupting his and Caitlin's make-out session. "Can't they just leave you alone for one minute?" Caitlin grumbled under her breath, she was slightly miffed. "Who is it?! I'm busy now, just come back later!" Xavier shouted, irritation creeping into his voice as he felt disturbed. He was about to resume their make-out session,
"I want you to make an official announcement about the new company's president. However, keep my identity a secret. Just refer to me as a member of the Stone family, Mr Stone" Evan ordered."The second announcement should be about our willingness to cooperate with new companies" he added.Evan had a plan. He knew both announcements would shake the media, grabbing the attention of various billionaires and prominent figures. Most importantly, it would attract the Reynolds's family's attention."Yes, sir. I'll get this done immediately" Bella responded, nodding. As she was about to leave, Evan stood up from his office chair and said,"Also, I want you to know that I won't be here often. So you'll primarily be in charge of the company's affairs""Yes, sir" Bella replied. She understood Evan being the grandson of the Stone's family automatically meant he was a very busy man.Being aware of the numerous companies the Stones owned, she knew that while GigaBank Financial Group is also a sig
Knowing Patriarch Charles, he never gave easy conditions, and this made Adeline's heart skip a beat as she anxiously wondered what he was about to demand.The rest of the family also watched closely, their curiosity piqued as they eagerly waited for Patriarch Charles to reveal his condition."As you all know, Valtor Corporation is building a new convention center and they're accepting bids for contracts…" Patriarch Charles began, leaving everyone to wonder where he was going with this."Okay… but Grandpa, what does that have to do with you allowing Evan and me to be together?" Adeline asked calmly, raising her eyebrows in confusion.The other members of the Davis family exchanged puzzled glances, equally curious about how Valtor Corporation's contract bids were connected to Adeline's relationship with Evan.A small smile formed at the corner of Patriarch Charles's lips as he finally revealed his condition. "This contract is very important to our family and our company. So, Adeline, if
Evan had tried several times to reach the unknown number that had sent him the text claiming to know who was responsible for his parents death, but there had been no response. He still hadn’t told Mr. Johnson about the message.During this time, Evan’s connection with Adeline grew stronger, and soon they started dating. Eventually, Adeline invited him to her family home to introduce him to her parents.Evan arrived in a cab, simply dressed in dark-washed jeans, a crisp white button-down shirt, paired with a tailored black blazer, and polished dress shoes."There you are! You look great!" Adeline exclaimed, greeting Evan with a warm hug as soon as he stepped out of the cab."Thanks, I did my best" Evan replied with a smile, though he felt a bit nervous."Come on, let’s go in" Adeline said with an excited tone, taking his hand and leading him toward the house.As they walked towards the front door, she gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. "Don't worry, they'll adore you. Just be yoursel
The muscular leader smirked, taking a step closer to Evan. "I see you want to play hero, huh? Well, let’s see how long that lasts"Evan stood his ground, his pulse steady. "You have no idea who you're dealing with"The leader’s smirk faltered for a moment before he chuckled darkly. "Big words for someone who's outnumbered. But fine, let’s play"Without warning, one of the men charged at Evan with his baton raised, but Evan swiftly grabbed the man's arm and twisted it with a quick, brutal motion that sent the man sprawling to the ground with a pained cry.Adeline gasped, her eyes wide with fear and admiration.The leader’s eyes narrowed. "So, you’ve got some skills in you. But it won’t be enough". With a flick of his wrist, he signaled to the remaining men.The two men rushed forward simultaneously, swinging their batons at the same time. Evan ducked under the swings, then landed a hard blow on the first man's ribs and the man stumbled back, gasping for breath.Evan then took down the
Evan's smile faltered for a moment, and he looked around the room carefully before leaning in closer to Adeline. "Remember, I told you I have my ways, I know a few people here" he said, trying to sound nonchalant."You did say that, but I know there's more to it. So please, tell me" Adeline insisted, sensing that Evan was hiding something.She noticed how much he had changed, not just in his appearance, but in personality. He had become bolder and more confident, traits the old Evan didn't really have. There had to be something he was keeping from her.Even the way the head waiter of the restaurant welcomed him into the platinum room so respectfully gave her a signal.Evan sighed and rubbed the back of his neck, looking slightly uncomfortable. "Fine... I'll tell you. But you have to promise not to tell anyone else"Adeline's curiosity was piqued. "I promise. Now spill it"Evan glanced around the room again, ensuring no one was listening. "I... I have a connection. Someone who owes me
"I'm sorry, but I have to ask you all to leave" the waiter said calmly, gesturing toward the exit.Freda, Mr. Robert, and her family were stunned, and the patrons' eyes widened in shock."What?!" Freda exclaimed, raising her eyebrows in confusion."I don't understand! What do you mean?!" Mrs. Brenda chimed in, her expression filled with panic.They all looked to Mr. Robert, hoping he could stand up for them in that moment."And why are you asking us to leave?" Mr. Robert demanded, as Freda quickly linked her arm with his.The head waiter remained calm as he answered, "I'm afraid it's a security protocol. We've had some concerns about the room's capacity, and we need to rebalance the guest list"Mr. Robert's eyes narrowed. "Security protocol? At 8 PM on a Tuesday? I don't think so. What's really going on here?""Exactly, what's really going on?!" Mrs. Brenda's panic turned to annoyance. Seeing Mr. Robert speak up, gave her a confidence boost."This is ridiculous! We're not going anywhe
"Go on. Say it, tell your new sugar daddy who he is" Evan taunted."He's… irrelevant," Freda blurted out, not wanting to reveal who Justin was to Mr. Robert. "And as for you, you have the nerve to talk, huh?!""It seems to me you've forgotten how miserable you are. I don't know how a pauper like you even managed to get a reservation here. You can't even afford the lowest menu!" she added in disdain, diverting the attention back to Evan."Exactly! I'm so glad my daughter no longer has anything to do with your horrible self" Mrs. Brenda chimed in, her face contorted with scorn."You know what, Mother? I'm sure Adeline was the one who got their reservation here. And I'm sure she'll be the one paying for his meal" Freda mocked.Lincoln instantly laughed out loud. "You're right, Freda. We all know Evan can't even afford a bottle of water. I don't know why Adeline's wasting her time here with him"Hearing all this, a patron whispered, "Wow! He must really have no shame, coming here with a g
The evening of the dinner Evan had invited Adeline to had arrived, and the sun was beginning to setEvan got ready, wearing a navy blue dress shirt and pants that looked simple yet appropriate for the occasion.Mr. Johnson had offered to arrange a ride to take Evan to the restaurant, but he declined, preferring to take a cab instead.When he arrived there, he got out of the cab, paid the driver, and waited for Adeline. Shortly after, she also arrived in a cab, and Evan greeted her with a warm smile."You look stunning, Adeline! I'm so glad you could make it"Adeline blushed and chuckled, "Thank you. You look really good as well""But I have to say, I'm intrigued by this dinner invitation. How did you manage to get a reservation here? I've heard Chez La Vie is nearly impossible to get into" she added in curiosity.Evan, not wanting to reveal too much, smiled. "Well, let's just say I have my connections. I know a few people at the restaurant"Adeline raised an eyebrow, still a bit skept
Evan decided it was the right time to reveal the truth about his new identity and fortune to Mrs. Evelyn, sharing everything with her.He chose not to inform Mr. Johnson about the new text message, preferring to keep it to himself for the time being.To ensure Mrs. Evelyn's safety, Evan arranged for her to move to one of his family's private houses outside Metropolis Central.…Four Weeks Later."I can't believe this. Our company's earnings are drastically declining" Lady Eva Reynolds lamented as she arrived at their villa with her eldest son, Kenneth Reynolds, Franklin's father. They had just returned from their company meeting."The worst part is that some of our investors are demanding we achieve a 40% revenue growth compared to last month's figures, or they'll withdraw their investments. How on earth do they expect us to achieve that?" Mr. Kenneth Reynolds voiced out in frustration."I'm not even sure we can achieve a 10% revenue increase with the way things are right now" he add
"So, you were part of this?!" Evan seethed, looking at the guy standing beside the middle-aged man who had spoken earlier.Evan also saw Mrs. Evelyn tied up in the corner, and she screamed, "Evan, my dear, you need to leave while you still can!" "Oh, shut up, woman!" the middle-aged man snapped, his face irritated.Those words provoked Evan deeply, but he forced himself to maintain his composure. He had never tolerated anyone speaking to his matron in that manner."Who are you? And what do you want?" Evan demanded, unfamiliar with the man before him. However, he immediately recognized the guy standing by his side. It was Justin Smith, Freda's boyfriend."I am Christopher Smith, your worst nightmare" the man declared, puffing out his chest with arrogance. "My nephew here told me about the little stunt you pulled at the Reynolds's gala"Evan's eyes flicked to Justin, who looked away in fear, his face pale. "I have no idea what you're talking about" Evan replied in pretense."Don't you