Ch. 81..90

Chapter 81 No Need to Worry About Me

However, in the end, Eva nodded and agreed.

When she returned to her room, she found Adrian sitting on the sofa.

Thinking about the words her grandmother said, Eva inspected his clothes.

As her grandmother said, he was only wearing a black shirt, leaning against the dark sofa, his gloomy aura almost blending with the sofa.

Eva never expected that things would escalate to this point today.

Even if they weren't married, they were still good friends since childhood, just without the intimacy of a married couple.

Beneath this layer, he had still helped her a lot.

Eva knew she should lower her head first, but for some reason, she stood there and looked at Adrian for a long time, and in the end, she didn't say anything and went to the bathroom to freshen up. When she came out, Adrian was no longer in the bedroom.

Instead, her phone had several messages.

Eva took it out and glanced at it, realizing it was from an unfamiliar number.

"Little girl, this is my phone number, remember to save it."

Although he didn't say his name, this nickname could only be used by one person, and Eva knew who it was.

After saving the number under Michael's name, she replied, "I've grown up, can you stop calling me like that?"

She didn't know if Michael had his phone with him or if he happened to be playing with his phone, but he replied quickly, "Then what should I call you?"

"Name."

Considering her relationship with Michael, calling each other by their names was the best option.

"Name?" Michael's question mark seemed to be pondering. After a moment, he sent another message, "Alright, let's go with Eve from now on."

Eve...

This nickname made Eva's expression change. Only Adrian had ever called her this, and even he only called her that when he was angry.

Just as she was about to reply, Michael sent another message, "Alright, the nickname is settled for now. I still have some work to handle here, so rest up and see you tomorrow."

Originally, Eva had planned to tell him not to call her that randomly, but when she saw Michael's message, she abandoned the idea of replying.

She just glanced at the time and realized it was already almost ten o'clock.

"It's so late, and he still has work."

After saying that, she thought about Adrian, who was not in the room, and wondered where he had gone.

Eva put away her phone and lay down on the bed, soon falling asleep.

***

The next day, when Eva woke up, she found the position next to her empty, and it seemed like Adrian hadn't come back at all last night.

She sat there for a while, lost in thought, before getting up and going downstairs to freshen up.

When Eva passed by the study, she coincidentally encountered Adrian opening the door and walking out. Their eyes met in mid-air, and they both froze.

Neither of them expected to meet here.

After a moment, Adrian looked at her with an expressionless face and casually said, "Good evening."

"Michael is going to invite everyone to go out and gather, right?"

His tone was sour and his aura was cold.

Eva thought that after last night, them would continue their silent treatment. She was even thinking about what to say if her grandmother continued to ask when they would go eat. But she didn't expect Adrian to take the initiative to break the ice with her.

As Eva was surprised, she thought about how she used to argue with Adrian when they were young. They would argue fiercely, and back then, being young, they didn't choose their words carefully.

After the argument, Eva would always feel regret, but she couldn't bring herself to talk to him, so she decided to ignore him. However, he would always be the one to initiate conversation with her, no matter how many times they had the silent treatment. even if he initiated, his expression would still be sour.

If she ignored him, he would be even more angry and continue to talk to her through gritted teeth.

Lost in her thoughts, Eva nodded.

"Alright."

Adrian's expression softened.

After having a meal, them went out together again. Eva intended to drive herself, but when she turned around, she saw Adrian rolling down the car window, looking at her with cold eyes. "Get in the car."

Thinking about how they would be attending the gathering together later that night, Eva didn't refuse.

The entire trip was silent, and once they arrived at the company, they each went to their respective work stations.

Just as Eva sat down, she received a message from her best friend, Emily.

"How have you been recently? Granny Blackwood's surgery got postponed, so does that mean your matters will be postponed as well?" "Mhm."

"Ah, so how long will it be postponed for?"

"Not sure for now. Granny is currently resting, so it might depend on her decision."

""

Emily replied with six dots.

Eva knew what she meant.

"Don't worry for me, I will handle it properly."

Even after a while, Emily still hadn't replied, but Eva didn't mind. She guessed that Emily was busy with something.

Coincidentally, Jenny walked in holding a stack of documents.

"Eva, sis."

She looked at Eva with a worried expression and cautiously asked, "You and Mr. Blackwood are okay after last night, right?"

"We're fine."

"That's good." Jenny placed the documents on the desk and breathed a sigh of relief. After Eva got into the car last night, she had asked the taxi to wait outside. Later, she saw them come out, but instead of leaving, they stood by the car and said something to each other.

After a while, it seemed like they had an argument, but Jenny couldn't hear what they were saying because she was too far away.

She felt a bit guilty.

Last night, when she was badmouthing Kris to Adrian, she exaggerated things.

She disliked Kris last night, and most importantly, she wanted to keep Eva, so she deliberately said things that would make Adrian sympathize with her.

As Eva opened the folder, she felt something.

Raise her eyes to look at Jenny.

"You seem like you have something to say?"

Jenny waved her hands.

"No."

She awkwardly scratched her forehead, "Then I'll go out first."

"Yeah, remember to close the door for me."

"Okay, sister Eva."

Jenny walked out with a dejected expression. In fact, she wanted to apologize to Eva for what happened last night, but...

She reached the door and closed it on her way out.

She didn't dare to apologize because Eva's expression didn't look good, so she was afraid to anger her if she said anything.

But, if it wasn't because of her, Eva wouldn't have encountered such a situation last night.

Jenny leaned against the door, gloomily poking her finger.

Brent walked over with something in his hand. He saw Jenny standing outside the door and smiled at her, about to speak, when a voice came from inside the room.

"If it wasn't for you being pregnant, what would I worry about for you? Handle it properly, how are you handling it? Dragging the days on, won't your belly grow bigger?"

 

 

Chapter 82 The Secret is Eavesdropped

When the voice came out of her phone, Eva couldn't even press the button to cut it off in time.

By the time she got hold of the phone, the voice message had already finished playing. Eva: "..."

What was going on? She thought Emily had finished her errands and was going to come back and curse at some boss or another dog. Who would have thought that she was talking about her own affairs? Eva's face changed and she stood up, opening the door.

There was no one outside.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

She had asked Jenny to go out and close the door behind her. She shouldn't have stayed, so she didn't hear that voice message.

But Eva was still not at ease. She took a few steps forward, exploring her surroundings, and after confirming that there was no one, she went back inside.

Then she deleted the voice message that Emily had sent just now and criticized her sternly.

Emily apologized and said she was just too excited and that it wouldn't happen again.

not far away in the staircase, a man and a woman stood face to face, breathing heavily, and their faces were filled with complicated expressions.

The smile on Brent's lips seemed to freeze, stuck in a half-smile as he stood there, and Jenny, who was standing across from him, was even more out of control. Jenny's eyes widened, her mouth gaping open, as if she could fit an egg inside.

They stood there, looking at each other.

After a minute, Brent, who thought he had better mental composure, regained his composure and asked, "Were we here the whole time just now?" Jenny didn't understand what he meant

"Huh?"

"I mean, I didn't go to Ms. Hansen's office just now, right?"

Jenny: "..."

Brent knew that what happened just now was real.

He realized that he, the assistant of the boss, and this secretary had stumbled upon an incredible secret unintentionally.

After a pause, he couldn't control himself and asked, "Are you saying that Ms. Hansen is carrying Mr. Blackwood's child?"

In a state of confusion, Jenny replied, "Yes, definitely."

Brent: "Um, how do you know? It seems like... she doesn't want anyone to know, right? I mean, maybe even Mr. Blackwood doesn't know."

He found it strange.

If he didn't misunderstand the conversation just now, Eva was pregnant but didn't dare to let people know, so she was worried about not being able to hide her growing belly in the future. Jenny, who had now realized what was going on, replied, "Isn't it normal for Mr. Blackwood to not know?"

This statement left Brent speechless, as if his worldview had been shattered.

A couple, with the wife being pregnant and the husband not knowing, and she even said that it was normal. Brent felt that this assistant had some issues with her way of thinking.

Just as he was about to say something.

When Brent was brainwashed and correcting her views, he heard Jenny say seriously and earnestly, "Do you know that the company has been saying that Mr. Blackwood is about to divorce Ms. Hansen because Vivian is the one Mr. Blackwood loves. Not only does she visit Mr. Blackwood's office, sit in the passenger seat of Mr. Blackwood's car, but she also brings him meals and soup. If I were Ms. Hansen, I certainly wouldn't let Mr. Blackwood find out."

Brent felt that she was right! Vivian had been coming to the company every day before, and although Brent didn't like her, she was useless to him, as he attempted to deal with her in his own way.

Because the source of the problem lies with Adrian.

Just now, he was too shocked to think about this.

Jenny lowered her voice and asked, "Is that right? Don't you think this is a form of betrayal?"

Brent had nothing to say.

Putting himself in Ms. Hansen's shoes, he could understand and even feel angry on her behalf.

"You're not saying anything, so does that mean you agree? Then..." Jenny whispered, "Let's keep what happened today a secret."

Brent nodded in agreement.

"I understand that we shouldn't be involved in this kind of matter to begin with."

"That's good, let's pretend we didn't hear anything. Ms. Hansen is already in a pitiful state, and we shouldn't add to her troubles."

"However,..." Brent frowned, "I don't understand why Ms. Hansen doesn't tell Mr. Blackwood. If she did, maybe Mr. Blackwood wouldn't have any contact with Vivian anymore, right?" "Tch." Jenny scoffed, "What century are we in? You still believe in the nonsense of using children to bind a man?"

Brent felt embarrassed by her response.

"In any case, we must keep this matter a secret. Whoever spreads rumors will be single for the rest of their life," Jenny said fiercely.

Brent: "..."

Being single for the rest of their life, that consequence is too severe, isn't it? Brent wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. "Can we change it?"

"No!" Jenny gritted her teeth, "If you care so much, then it has to be this consequence, so that you won't speak out!"

"Alright."

Brent could only assure Jenny, "If I go out and spread rumors, I'll be single for the rest of my life."

Jenny nodded in satisfaction.

After discussing for a while, they both left with different thoughts.

After returning, Jenny sat in her seat and couldn't help but turn her head to look at Eva's office.

She never expected to find out about this today, and she felt that she would be very guilty when facing Eva in the future. Jenny covered her cheeks and sighed. she felt sorry for Eva.

Last time in the cafeteria, everyone was talking about her. On the surface, she appeared calm, but in reality, she must have been hiding a lot of pain in her heart. Brent returned to his own workstation with a complicated mood.

The others curiously asked, "Brent, isn't this supposed to be for Ms. Hansen? Why did you bring it back?"

Prompted by everyone's reminder, Brent just realized that he had forgotten to deliver the documents. He sighed and slapped his thigh in despair.

"Oh, by the way, Brent, Mr. Blackwood wants you to go over there."

Mr. Blackwood?

"Got it."

Brent had no choice but to entrust someone else with delivering the documents to Ms. Hansen.

He went to the president's office.

Brent saw Adrian sitting behind the desk. He had a handsome face, but his eyes were cold. The straight corners of his lips made him appear sharp, with an immense presence from years of being in power.

On ordinary days, in Brent's eyes, Adrian was both beautiful and powerful. Sometimes, he even wondered how the world could have such a perfect man like Mr. Blackwood.

But now he could only feel that Adrian was acting like a 'dog-headed pig-brained' person. Otherwise, why would he reject someone as good as Ms. Hansen and get entangled with Vivian instead? Adrian was working, but he vaguely felt an angry gaze on him. He furrowed his brows and looked towards the one.

"What is it?"

 

 

Chapter 83 What Guilty Deed Have You Done?

"Scum man!"

"What did you say?" Adrian squinted his eyes displeasingly, his aura becoming more hostile. The icy voice snapped Brent back to reality.

Damn it, wasn't he just cursing in his mind for his own amusement? How did it slip out?

Brent felt speechless about himself.

However, based on his experience in the workplace, he came up with a response.

"Apologies, Mr. Blackwood, I wasn't referring to you. I just watched a trashy idol drama with my mom last night, and the male lead in it was a scum man!"

Yes, that's right, that's his explanation.

An idol drama?

Adrian furrowed his brows, staring at him. "You're thinking about this kind of stuff during work hours?"

Tch, what's wrong with thinking about this stuff? Weren't you also fooling around with women during work hours?

Brent wouldn't say these words.

"Not at all, Mr. Blackwood. It just came to mind on my way here. The drama was just too trashy, and the male lead was disgusting, entangling himself with two women. Mr. Blackwood, would you say that's a scum man?"

"I don't have time to listen to your random nonsense. Handle this acquisition proposal." Adrian threw a file at him, not paying attention to what Brent said about a man entangled with two women.

Although Brent was still cursing Adrian as a scum man in his mind, he still had to do his job. He picked up the file and muttered, "Alright, I understand."

The tone of his voice...

Adrian couldn't help but raise his gaze and look at him. Not looking was fine, but as soon as he raised his gaze, he saw Brent's eyes staring at him.

He had been working with him for so many years, when had he ever looked at him with such eyes?

Adrian squinted his eyes and asked, "Brent, are you transferring your hatred for the scum man in the TV drama onto me?"

Brent smirked at his words and said, "Isn't that right, Mr. Blackwood? You don't know that the scum man in the drama looks so much like you. So whenever I see you, I think of that scum man." Adrian: "..."

He could associate himself with a TV drama. What should he say? a good subordinate he has?

"So, Mr. Blackwood, you can't blame me for this. If anyone should be blamed, it should be that actor who looks so much like you. No, it's not just that he looks like you, he's also doing scum man things, entangling himself with two women. It's simply despicable." Even if Adrian hadn't thought in this direction before, under Brent's accusing tone and expression, he understood.

He narrowed his eyes, staring at Brent.

"Are you making indirect accusations?"

Brent exaggeratedly denied, "Indirect accusations? I didn't understand. I'm not cursing a scum man."

Adrian: "......"

Brent had a look of sudden realization: "I understand now, Mr. Blackwood. You don't think that when I criticize the scumbag in this TV drama, I'm insulting you, do you? That's impossible, Mr. Blackwood. Even though Miss Morrison always comes to your office and stays with you, I believe that Mr. Blackwood would never have anything with Miss Morrison, nor would he do anything to hurt Ms. Hansen. He's not the scumbag in that TV drama, right?"

Adrian couldn't stand listening to his rambling any longer, and interrupted him: "It seems like you've been idle lately."

Five minutes later

Brent walked out of the office with several folders in his hand, his face pale.

He looked down at the documents in his arms, the work he had to complete within the next three days, all because he had pointed fingers.

Sigh, if only he had endured it.

But whenever Brent thought about Ms. Hansen being pregnant and not being able to tell Adrian because of his uncertain relationship with Vivian, he felt a burning anger in his heart. How much pain must Ms. Hansen be in?

That's why Brent had already decided that even if Adrian oppressed him like this in the future, he would still scold the scumbag!

-

Eva didn't know what was happening over there, she was still handling her work.

But she hadn't been working for long when she started feeling sleepy and yawning the computer screen.

Jenny brought her water and happened to see this scene, and spoke up with concern, "Eva, are you tired? Let me handle it."

Her attentive manner surprised Eva.

"Do you know how?"

"Eva, you've been putting so much effort into teaching me lately, I've also learned a lot, I should have no problem."

Jenny simply helped her up, saying, "Eva, go rest for a while, leave this to me."

Eva wanted to refuse, taking a break during working hours wasn't ideal.

But she was so tired that she couldn't resist, and nodded.

"Alright, I'll rest for ten minutes."

"Sure."

Eva went into her resting room.

In her current position, even if she rested here for the entire day, people would only talk behind her back, but they wouldn't be able to do anything to her. Besides, she was only taking a ten-minute break.

Once she entered the break room, Eva gently touched her belly and whispered, "Little one, you're not only greedy for food, but also for sleep."

After saying that, she grabbed a blanket and fell into a deep sleep on the couch.

Outside the break room, Jenny was sitting at Eva's desk, fighting hard.

From now on, she would protect Eva!

Eva intended to sleep for only ten minutes, but ended up oversleeping. When she woke up, an hour had already passed.

As she got up and went out, she noticed Jenny still at her workstation. Jenny turned around and gave Eva a big smile.

"Eva sister, you're awake! How was your sleep? It's only been an hour; you should sleep a bit more."

While speaking, Jenny even pulled over a chair and helped Eva sit down.

Eva sat down, feeling confused.

"Eva sister, I bought you a dessert. You must be hungry, have a bite before lunch."

Dessert...

Eva glanced at the strawberry cake Jenny bought for her. It looked good and delicious.

However, Jenny's behavior raised suspicions.

"Eva sister, what would you like to eat for lunch? Let me buy it for you as well."

Eva looked at her and couldn't help but ask, "What guilty secret are you hiding?"

Why else would she be so attentive? Eva was worried that Jenny had heard the voice message from Emily earlier, so she had to test her now.

when Jenny heard her question, her expression became unnatural, and she avoided eye contact. "N-nothing,."

 

 

Chapter 84 Cold-hearted

Is it because she was too much? If she had known, she would have behaved more. But when Jenny found out that Eva was pregnant and Mr. Blackwood was involved with other women, she only felt heartache for her and wanted to help,

without any other thoughts.

"Hmm?"

Eva's heart sank. Could she have heard her?

Although Jenny is usually timid, her mind is quick.

Smelling something amiss, she figured it out.

"it's because of what happened last night." Jenny awkwardly touched the back of her head. "If it weren't for me, Eva sis wouldn't have been told those things by Chen Shao. I just wanted to make it up to her."

If she said it like this, Eva sis shouldn't suspect her anymore, right?

after Eva's expression improved a little.

So it was because of what happened last night. If that's the case, then she could understand.

Eva chuckled: "Last night was an accident, but also a lesson. You must remember it."

"Yes." Jenny nodded vigorously. "Eva sis, rest assured, I will remember it and promise not to repeat it."

After making the promise, Jenny changed the topic, "So, what do you want to eat for lunch, Eva sis? I can go buy it for you."

"No need." Eva had already picked up the dessert Jenny bought for her. "If it's because of what happened last night, then consider this cake as an apology."

She was hungry now, and this little cake was just perfect.

Jenny felt happy because she didn't know what to buy for Eva. When she saw this exquisitely made and beautiful cake, she decided to buy it, and it happened to suit Eva's taste.

Since she couldn't buy lunch, she would prepare some snacks for Eva sis in the future. Her mother had said that when pregnant, people often crave for something.

Fortunately, she reacted just now and mentioned what happened last night. Otherwise, she would have been discovered.

-

At the gathering

Everyone was chatting and whispering among themselves.

"Hey, how come I didn't receive any news about Michael's return before? When did he come back?"

"Not sure. Michael used to be very busy, and we lost touch after he went abroad. His sudden return is normal for us not to know."

They were talking while the main characters hadn't arrived yet.

"Do you think Adrian will bring Vivian tonight?"

"I don't think so, right? Adrian is with Eva now. If Vivian comes, it would be awkward, right?"

"But didn't Adrian like Vivian before? Why is he with Eva now?"

"I heard it's because the Hansen family went bankrupt. Adrian wants to help Eva, so they got married."

"Have you heard? Adrian and Eva told you?"

"They didn't tell me personally, but everyone outside is saying so, and I haven't seen them deny it either."

A group of people were having a heated discussion before the protagonist arrived.

Until a burst of footsteps could be heard from outside the private room, everyone looked at each other and lowered their voices.

The door to the private room opened, revealing a tall and slender figure that caught everyone's attention.

Michael was wearing a white suit, paired with glasses with a gold frame, making him look refined.

Compared to the youthful Michael from five years ago, he had grown into someone mature and charismatic, making it hard for people to look away. "Michael."

Everyone stood up to greet him.

Michael smiled and nodded at everyone, scanning the room but not finding the one he wanted to see, which made him lose some focus.

If that little girl won't come tonight?

No, Adrian hasn't shown up yet. Given her current situation, she should come with Adrian.

Lost in his thoughts, a soft voice came from behind.

"Excuse me..."

"Vivian!"

Someone in the private room called out Vivian's name, and Vivian realized that this was the place she was looking for.

Michael turned around and glanced at Vivian, who was dressed provocatively, nodding at her.

A look of astonishment flashed in Vivian's eyes.

The familiar features of the man her made her recognize who he was.

"Michael?"

With her surprised inquiry, Michael smiled and nodded, taking the opportunity to push his glasses up his face. "Hello."

The few girls who came with Vivian saw Michael's refined appearance and were amazed.

He's too handsome.

It took Vivian a while to respond, and she took the initiative to extend her hand to him.

"Long time no see. You've changed a lot; I almost didn't recognize you."

Michael was surprised, surprise flickering in his eyes behind the glasses. He muttered, "Changed a lot?"

He was not someone who cared about others' emotions or opinions, but just now, it seemed that everyone's expressions changed dramatically when they looked at him, including this woman him who was known as Adrian's goddess. He had changed over the years.

But if he had changed so much, why didn't the little girl have any reaction when she saw him?

Michael still remembered last night when he appeared Eva, her gaze and expression were calm.

Perhaps she didn't notice his changes, or maybe she simply didn't care.

Thinking of the latter possibility, Michael's eyes behind the glasses darkened, and his thin lips formed a straight line.

"It has been a long time."

With that, he shook Vivian's hand and then let go.

Vivian was momentarily stunned, wondering why

Looking at his hands that pulled back.

Is it her illusion?

She feels like Michael seems to despise her.

And just now, she mentioned that he has changed a lot, and his mood seemed to be not so high after hearing it. Why?

Vivian's friend suggested at this time, "Let's go in first."

Only then did Vivian come back to her senses and nodded.

Everyone took their seats, and Vivian's seat happened to be opposite Michael.

On the surface, Michael looked gentle, but no one dared to sit next to him in the seat next to him, so he was the only one in that seat.

He spoke confidently and behaved with grace and courtesy, like a modest gentleman.

This kind of Michael made Vivian lose her mind several times.

Time passed minute by minute, and almost everyone at the gathering had arrived, leaving only Adrian and Eva.

Michael had the patience to chat with everyone, but later, he couldn't help but take out his phone to check the message he sent in the afternoon. That little girl hasn't replied to him yet. Tsk, she is cold-hearted.

 

 

Chapter 85 Growing Anxiety

Until someone in the private room asked, "Is Adrian coming to Michael's welcoming party?"

"He should come, they were good brothers back in the day."

"Why haven't we seen him yet?"

Yeah, why haven't we seen him yet?

Vivian glanced at her phone. She had messaged Adrian before she left, asking where he was, but he didn't reply. Vivian guessed that he was driving and it was inconvenient for him to reply. But she had already arrived, and so much time had passed, yet he still hadn't shown up, nor replied to her message.

Vivian couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

Her friend noticed her holding her phone, a calculating expression flickered in their eyes, then they said everyone, "Vivian, why don't you give Adrian a call? He'll answer your call." Vivian looked at her friend who spoke, and her friend winked at her, indicating for her to make the call.

Vivian understood what her friend meant. They simply wanted to confirm her relationship with Adrian everyone.

But... she had messaged Adrian before she left, and he still hadn't replied. If she called him now, would he answer?

So making this call might not be safe. What if Adrian didn't answer? Wouldn't she lose face?

Vivian tugged at her lip and said, "Forget it, it's already this late. If he's not in the elevator, he's driving. Even if I call, he won't answer."

Unfortunately, everyone's curiosity had already been piqued.

"Just call, just try it out."

"Yeah, Vivian, we all know how important you are in Adrian's heart. He'll answer your call, even if he's driving."

Everyone urged her to make the call.

Vivian felt a little hesitant, and glanced at Michael sitting across from her.

Michael seemed oblivious to the commotion, and continued to look at his phone screen, lowering his head.

"Vivian, make the call, it's been so long since we've heard Adrian's voice."

"Yeah, Vivian, just think of it as satisfying our curiosity. Just making one call is fine."

Satisfy your curiosity?

Vivian sneered in her heart, who do you think you are?

If it wasn't for Adrian's face, she wouldn't want to come to this gathering at all.

Vivian smiled and was about to say something, when the door to the private room was pushed open.

Everyone looked towards the sound.

Adrian, wearing a black coat, walked in looking dusty, followed by Eva, who was also wearing a coat but in a light beige color.

Eva had tied her waist-length hair behind her head, without any makeup, natural and beautiful.

But even so, her beauty was not at all affected. She had well-defined facial features, combined with her fair and delicate skin, making her look flawless. As soon as she entered the private room, Eva was surprised by the crowd, while Adrian remained indifferent, with no intention of explaining.

Eva had no choice but to speak up: "Sorry, we got stuck in traffic on the way here."

Her voice was clear and melodious, like flowing water that sounded pleasing to the ear.

Standing next to Adrian, her slender figure combined with their similar coat styles gave off the illusion that they were a couple wearing matching outfits.

Several years ago, when they were still teenagers, Eva and Adrian were childhood sweethearts. Wherever Adrian was, Eva would be there too. They often went out together, and everyone had become used to it.

But precisely because of this, no one had ever considered that there could be anything more between them. Having seen each other's true selves too much, without any filters, how could they be together? And if they had feelings for each other, they would have been together long ago.

So it made the onlookers feel a sense of melancholy, unable to help but direct their gaze towards Vivian in the center of the room.

Vivian was also feeling uneasy at this moment.

Because the way these two were dressed was like a slap to her face.

Her inner turmoil grew, and the situation was out of her control. But what else could she do? There were so many people present; she couldn't afford to embarrass herself.

Vivian got up and walked to Eva's side, affectionately linking her arm with hers.

"It's alright, it doesn't matter if you're late. As long as you arrived safely, sit with me."

Eva had seen her true colors and knew that she liked to put on a performance everyone. When she pulled her over, Eva restrained her gaze and did not refuse, sitting down beside her.

The crowd was surprised, their gazes shifting between the two faces, their expressions complicated.

Adrian took a seat next to Michael.

"You're here."

Although these words were spoken after Adrian had sat down, Michael's gaze was fixed on Eva.

"Mhm." Adrian glanced at Michael after he sat down and noticed his gaze directed towards a certain direction. Realizing what he was looking at, Adrian also turned his head to look, and he saw Eva. His expression changed, his eyes becoming colder, emanating a chilling aura.

Feeling a gaze filled with coldness on herself, Eva followed the gaze and met Adrian's icy eyes.

She hesitated, her delicate eyebrows furrowing.

Was he looking at her like this because she was sitting next to his beloved white moonlight? Hmph, if she had known, she would have refused his white moonlight everyone.

But then again, Adrian would be even more infuriated.

Vivian was also looking at Adrian. His gaze was fixed on Eva, her inner uneasiness grew.

She lowered her gaze, biting her lower lip, her fingers entwining together.

The atmosphere among the four of them seemed to become strangely tense.

After a while, someone shouted to order and asked them what

"Do you want to drink alcohol?" Michael smiled and replied, "I've come here by driving, so I won't drink. You guys go ahead and order."

Adrian remained silent, and everyone could feel the chilling aura surrounding him. They were always hesitant to ask him anything.

They were only talking about their experiences throughout the years. However, after a few glasses of liquor, people started to become bolder.

One of the guys, who was wearing glasses and had a low alcohol tolerance, was already showing signs of being drunk. However, his gaze kept fixating on Vivian's face. After a while, he picked up his glass and said, "Vivian, we've gathered here, can you and Adrian have a drink with all of us?"

There was a brief silence in the private room, followed by a lively atmosphere.

"Yeah, have a drink with us. It's not easy for you two after all these years."

"It's been so many years since we last celebrated together. When will you invite us to your wedding?"

The drunken voice shouted.

Vivian glanced at Adrian and found that he had lowered his eyes, sitting there motionless as if he hadn't heard what others were saying.

Vivian could only awkwardly laugh and say, "Please don't say such things. Adrian's current status is not something you can casually joke about."

 

 

Chapter 86 Instigation

Vivian had a gambling element. Recently, Adrian's behavior has been strange. If it wasn't for Vivian using the favor owed by Eva to constrain her, she would have to suspect that Eva had told Adrian about her pregnancy. Although Eva is her love rival, Vivian still believes her when it comes to credibility. Otherwise... she wouldn't have gone to great lengths to make Eva owe her this favor!

after she said that sentence, the crowd's emotions became even more heightened.

"What identity?"

The crowd laughed cheerfully, "Vivian, are you saying that Adrian is now a married man?" "Oh my, they have a fake marriage, everyone knows that Adrian only has you in his heart." "That's right, Adrian and Eva have been childhood friends, there's no romance between them."

The crowd exchanged words, causing Adrian to furrow his brow and look at Eva.

Eva was holding a glass of juice, taking small sips, her eyes brightening as if she discovered the juice tasted good. Then she took another sip, followed by a large gulp. Adrian: "..."

Eva didn't expect her taste to change so much after getting pregnant. She didn't like this kind of juice before. Now... she loves it.

In less than a minute, the glass of juice was empty.

Vivian also noticed and furrowed her delicate eyebrows, but relaxed them. Tsk, she's feeling embarrassed now, so she can only hide her embarrassment like this, huh.

Tonight, most of the people in the private room were drinking alcohol, except for a few who opted for juice. Eva, there was a glass of juice, while Vivian drank plain milk, a taste Eva didn't like. But Michael also had a glass of juice him because he said he didn't drink alcohol and asked the waiter for juice.

Eva finished her own glass, feeling a bit unsatisfied as she held the cup. Although it was embarrassing, she wanted another glass at this moment. she couldn't possibly have her mind on Michael's glass, right?

While she was pondering, the people in the private room started cheering.

"Have a drink!"

even Vivian's friends joined in the cheers.

"Adrian, have a drink with Vivian."

"That's right, you're not afraid of Ms. Hansen getting angry, right? We all know about your relationship, Ms. Hansen knew from the beginning that you liked Vivian, she won't get angry, right?"

Eva sneered inwardly. It's one thing to play matchmaker, but to bring that bitch's tricks out her, thinking it would make her look bad? Eva lifted her head and looked at the one who was speaking, curling her lips and saying, "You just said I won't get angry, so why are you still asking?"

"What about me?" Eva asked.

Eva recognized the one speaking as one of the two women who had warned her downstairs at the club.

The voice, well, it was the same as the one warning her on the phone last time.

She was a loyal dog by Vivian's side.

She hesitated, not expecting Eva to confront her directly. It took a while for her to react, raising her chin and saying, "Of course I have to ask, personally I think you shouldn't be so petty, but what if you are narrow-minded?" "Hey..." Vivian pulled on her arm and said with an unpleasant expression, "Stop talking."

"Vivian, why are you pulling me? I'm just having a friendly conversation with her. I believe Ms. Hansen isn't narrow-minded, right?"

As she spoke, Eva picked up a glass of red wine nearby.

She held the stemmed glass gently, causing the red liquid to gleam charmingly in the light.

This action made Julia's expression change, "What do you want to do?"

Eva paused, then turned her head to look at her, looking surprised.

After a moment, as if she laughed, "What's wrong? Did you think I would splash it on you? Rest assured, I'm not narrow-minded enough to make the red wine have a friendly encounter with your face." Although she didn't do anything, her words were full of innuendo, making Julia's face darken.

She wanted to retaliate, but was held back by Vivian beside her, who then gave her a look.

Julia calmed down, but pouted unhappily, her eyes flashing with malice.

"Eva, I apologize on her behalf, she didn't mean it, can you forgive her?"

Eva's lips curved up, "I am a broad-minded person."

Vivian: "..."

Bitch!

Vivian clenched her fingers.

The others were ready to watch a show when the blond woman next to Vivian began speaking in a snide manner.

The blond woman didn't disappoint them and put on a show.

However, this performance seemed to lack intensity.

Eva, the original wife, was too calm.

It gave the impression that although the blond woman was jumping around so high, she was shot down with just one bullet, leaving her unable to kick and struggle again.

The others cursed the blond woman for being stupid, not knowing how to provoke. Otherwise, this play would be more exciting.

Just when everyone thought this show was about to end, the blond woman, for some reason, gritted her teeth and said in a resentful tone, "Eva, Vivian has already apologized to you, why are you still being snide?" Eva glanced at her.

"She asked me to forgive you, didn't she? I have already forgiven you, so how am I being snide? If anyone is broad-minded here, it's not you, right?"

"You!" The blond woman was choked.

Then she sneered, "So what if it was me who said that? You've been monopolizing Adrian for so many years, it's only because Vivian is generous and doesn't hold it against you, but it doesn't mean the rest of us friends won't." "Friends have to swallow their pride and bear with it."

"Oh?" Eva raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, "Swallow their pride? Did Vivian say that to you?"

"N-No! Don't confuse right and wrong!"

"If that's not the case, why are you accusing her of swallowing her pride? Are you trying to tarnish your friend's reputation?"

Eva remained composed and calm. Having experience dealing with merchants, even when arguing with a woman, Eva's logic was clear and organized, and she could even set a trap for the other person.

As for the girl with dyed hair, due to her own foolishness and lack of mental capacity, she fell right into the trap.

She was so angry that she wanted to scream and her actions were faster than her thoughts.

She raised her hand and was about to grab Eva. Just a vicious move since she couldn't win the argument.

In that moment, she forgot that she was Vivian's friend and only wanted to teach Eva a lesson.

"You...!"

Thud!

Adrian furrowed his brow and forcefully placed the glass in his hand onto the table.

 

 

Chapter 87 Do you want to make a move?

The private room fell into silence.

The people who were causing trouble and spectating earlier were now as quiet as chickens.

There seemed to be a cold air permeating the atmosphere.

Adrian sat there, his gaze icy as he looked at that blond girl, his eyes filled with a menacing and sharp sword-like aura.

The girl's arrogant demeanor instantly diminished as she cowered, not daring to raise her head.

Because she made eye contact with Adrian just now, and his gaze seemed as if he wanted to kill her.

She hid behind Vivian.

Vivian's smile on her face couldn't be maintained anymore, and she glanced at Julia, who was hiding behind her, and had no choice but to plead with Adrian.

"Adrian, don't be angry. Julia didn't mean any harm with her straightforwardness. Julia, apologize to Eva."

Julia's eyes flashed with unwillingness. She would rather be killed than apologize to Eva. But when she thought of Adrian's terrifying gaze, she could only look at Eva and grit her teeth, saying, "I'm sorry." "Eva, Julia didn't do it on purpose. Don't be angry, okay?"

Eva sat without responding.

It was Adrian who didn't let it go. He sneered with cold lips and sarcastically said, "Is an apology enough? What were you planning to do just now?"

Julia was shocked in her eyes. "I, I wasn't planning to do anything."

"Were you planning to make a move?"

"No, I was just..."

"Adrian." Vivian nervously called out. She had already pleaded for Julia. Why wouldn't Adrian let her go?

Adrian looked at Vivian, feeling a slight fluctuation in his emotions.

The girl him had reddened eyes, as if tears were about to fall at any moment.

She was the one who had risked her life to save him before, and the woman he had vowed to protect for the rest of his life. She had pleaded for Julia, so he should just let it go. However,...

A certain person's fair and smooth face occupied his thoughts at this moment. In Adrian's eyes, there was almost only Eva's resolute and indifferent gaze.

Being embarrassed so many people, and saying so many hurtful words, her eyes didn't even turn red, as if she didn't care at all.

But Adrian remembered that in the past, she would have teary eyes if she felt wronged, clutching his clothes, pitifully looking at him, the little girl hoping to receive his protection. "What do you think those people would think of me if they knew that our marriage is fake?"

Her words from that night echoed in his ears once again.

Without even needing to see the reactions of the people at the company, he knew they would all look down on him once they found out.

Even the people around Vivian wanted to harm her.

If today's incident hadn't happened, Adrian would never know what Eva's state of mind was when she said those words that day.

He thought she was frustrated because she had tried so hard but couldn't escape the label of being Mrs. Blackwood. But now, he understood.

Adrian understood what mindset she had when she said those words that night.

Now, she was like an outsider, stepping out of her own perspective, and casually looking at her own life.

If she had even the slightest bit of unwillingness, she wouldn't have come to this gathering tonight.

But she came...

Adrian found that her steady heart was a bit shaken.

He pursed his thin lips and, for the first time, refused Vivian's plea, saying, "I can let it go, but she can't appear me again."

As soon as the words fell, did anyone still not understand?

This was an order for her to get out of this private room.

Julia tightly grasped Vivian's clothes, her eyes widening in disbelief, "Vivian..."

In fact, she dared to be so arrogant because Vivian held an unshakable position in Adrian's heart. As long as Vivian pleaded Adrian wouldn't mind.

But who knew that things would go wrong today?

"Vivian, help me," Julia tugged at Vivian's clothes, quietly pleading with her.

Vivian was torn in her heart. She wanted to help Julia because she also wanted to prove her position in Adrian's heart everyone. But now, Adrian was so resolute, he didn't even look her in the eye. John, who had been silent on the side, couldn't help but speak softly, "Vivian, stop persuading. He's still angry right now, it won't work."

Vivian reacted and glanced at Adrian.

He lowered his eyelids, his long black eyelashes hiding most of the emotions in his eyes, but they couldn't conceal the anger emanating from him.

He was angry.

Vivian understood deeply that if she were to plead for Julia at this moment, her image in Adrian's heart would be greatly diminished.

No, no one should stop her from reaching higher.

Vivian pushed away Julia's hand and whispered, "I'm sorry, Julia, maybe you should go back tonight."

Julia looked at her incredulously.

Vivian bit her lower lip and gave her a glance.

Julia didn't expect Vivian to give up on the problem she made up so easily.

She felt unwilling and wanted to curse and rage, but she couldn't afford to offend anyone at the scene, except for Eva.

Eva!

Julia glared at her with resentment in her eyes, and then left.

The private room fell silent, everyone felt awkward. The people who had instigated them to drink a toast earlier had sobered up a bit and didn't dare to drink anymore. Everyone just felt confused.

Wasn't it said that Adrian and Eva had a fake marriage? Wasn't Vivian's position unshakable in Adrian's heart?

Otherwise, why would they dare to be so audacious in playing this joke? It was because they relied on Adrian looking at Vivian

In terms of face, she won't get angry.

it seems that time can change many things, the crowd sighed in their hearts.

After Julia left, Vivian's face turned ugly, and the smile on her face was hard to maintain. After sitting for a while, she stood up and said, "Sorry, I need to go to the restroom." After that, she got up and left, and her friends who came with her followed suit.

The private room fell into a strange atmosphere.

However, there were still some people who were not affected, such as Michael. After Vivian went out, he picked up the cup of juice him and sat down next to Eva. "Here."

Eva looked at the cup of juice, surprised.

"You seemed to enjoy it earlier, and I don't like sweet drinks. Don't waste it."

Eva was surprised and wanted to look in Adrian's direction, but she restrained herself.

Anyway, everyone knows about their fake marriage, so why should she worry about him?

Eva accepted the cup of juice and smiled at Michael, "Thank you, I won't be polite then."

She had planned to order another glass anyway, but she was preempted; otherwise, she would have already finished drinking it.

At the moment she took the cup, Eva felt a cold gaze fall upon her, like a knife.

 

Chapter 88 Feel with Your Heart

It was whose gaze it was.

However, Eva didn't mind. She held the cup in her hands and lowered her head to take a sip.

it tasted the same as the previous one she had drunk.

Being closer now, Michael could see her cherry-colored lips gently sipping from the cup, the color of her lips contrasting with the rim of the cup, making him feel a bit dry. Michael pushed his glasses up and forced himself to look away, asking softly, "You don't mind?"

Eva paused.

Michael smiled faintly, lowering his voice.

"What I mean is, everyone is saying that, and you don't mind?"

the two questions are not that different. Only by not minding can one not mind what others say, right?

Realizing this, she curved her lips and said, "It's just a fact."

They were in a fake marriage, so why make a big deal out of it? What use is minding?

Michael's eyes hidden behind his glasses darkened, not feeling relieved, but instead, this kind of Eva made him speechless.

After a while, he sighed and couldn't help but reach out to touch Eva's head, saying, "You've grown up, matured."

Eva froze and glanced at Michael.

What's wrong with this one?

Why is it that after so many years, he still likes to touch her head like this? It was fine when she was a child, but now she's not a child anymore.

Just as she was puzzled, Adrian stood up, his gaze fixed on Michael, with an unpleasant tone, "Get out."

Michael smiled, "Then you can drink first. Adrian might need me for something."

Eva nodded.

After they left, the people in the private room exchanged glances, and they just couldn't help but gossip with Eva.

"Eva, after all these years, Michael still treats you so well."

Does he treat her well? Eva hasn't forgotten that he used to say things she didn't like to hear, almost making her cry.

So she just pursed her lips, treating it as a response.

"Are you and Adrian married, or is it a fake marriage?"

Someone couldn't help but ask this question.

They were curious because when the news of their marriage came out, everyone was shocked. They didn't expect childhood friends to end up as a couple.

But then rumors started circulating in the industry that they were in a fake marriage because Granny Blackwood was seriously ill and favored Eva, so Adrian pretended to marry Eva to fulfill Granny Blackwood's last wish. Everyone realized.

So that's how it is. They were right. Wasn't Adrian always interested in Vivian? How could he marry Eva? So it was a fake marriage.

But after today's incident, they felt that the rumors might not be entirely true after all.

They didn't dare ask Adrian, so they came to ask Eva instead.

Before Eva could reply, John beside her chuckled.

"What are you all trying to say?"

"Where did you get this information? Are you just saying it without knowing if it's true? Have you considered the feelings of the people involved?"

Eva looked at John, surprised. She didn't expect him to speak up for her. It seemed that he tried to clarify things with Adrian that night on her behalf as well. Isn't he a friend of Adrian's?

Logically, shouldn't he be in favor of the one Adrian likes? Why would he speak up on my behalf?

Everyone fell silent, feeling embarrassed to ask further questions.

John raised his glass and smiled as he walked over to Eva.

"I don't know who spread these rumors, but Adrian will certainly find out when we get back."

He was telling her that this matter didn't originate from Adrian's side.

Eva raised her glass to toast him politely.

"Thank you for helping me clear things up."

John smiled, "No need to thank me, Adrian is my brother, and you are his wife, it's what I should do."

Eva's eyes flickered. Perhaps John wasn't speaking up for her at all; he simply didn't know about her fake marriage with Adrian.

However, John added, "Perhaps you should give him a little more time."

Eva was surprised and looked at John.

John's voice deliberately lowered, "Before he developed feelings for anyone, Vivian had already saved his life. So, emotions can easily get confused."

Eva understood what John was trying to convey.

"Is that so?" She smiled, unaffected emotionally.

John pursed his lips and sighed, "You grew up with him, so you should know that he nearly drowned when he was little. It was a harsh experience that left a deep impact on him. That's why Vivian saving him holds a different meaning for him." "I know," Eva nodded.

It was precisely because she knew that this incident held a different meaning for Adrian that she regretted it.

She regretted not saving him, and she couldn't remember what she was doing. And forget why she wasn't present at the scene.

She even fell ill after falling in the water, but she couldn't recall anything. If she had been the one to save him, perhaps things would be different now.

But sometimes she wondered, would she still like this kind of emotion if it could easily be influenced or even controlled by other emotions?

"That's why I said you should give him some time."

"What should I give him time for?" She didn't understand.

"To let him see his own heart," John said.

When Eva heard this, she couldn't help but look at John and ask, "Why do you say that? Haven't you considered the possibility that he has already seen his own heart a long time ago? The debt of gratitude was just an opportunity. Did his emotions get confused all those years ago, and have they continued to be confused all these years? Is it him who can't see, or is it you?"

Then she realized and reached out to tuck her hair behind her ear, "Sorry, I didn't mean to target you. What I said earlier was just my opinion."

John, a person with a gentle personality, smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't mind. I would be glad if I can help you."

Eva could only force a smile and said, "I'm afraid you can't help. Although I said a lot just now, I believe I was speaking the truth."

John let out a long sigh and said, "Even if I can't help, I will accept it. But I will still try my best. Maybe you haven't seen it yourself?" "Me?" Eva was once again confused about his meaning. What was he referring to?

"Yes." John nodded, his voice flowing like a clear spring. "Perhaps you can try to feel it with your heart, and earnestly."

 

 

Chapter 89 Anticipating Future Problems

Eva scooped up a handful of cold water to wash her face, calming her emotions considerably. With one hand supporting herself on the sink, she looked at her reflection in the mirror, replaying John's words in her mind.

To sincerely and feel? Feel what exactly? Eva didn't understand, but since John's words were vague and the private room was crowded, she didn't ask further. She just found it absurd that John's thoughts were different from Adrian's. If she understood correctly, John wanted to mediate between Adrian and her?

Why? Even if they were to mediate, shouldn't it be Vivian?

Forget it, she didn't feel like thinking about it anymore.

Eva grabbed a tissue to dry her hands and walked outside.

"Vivian, please don't be upset anymore. Everything turned out this way because of me. If I hadn't spoken out of turn, Adrian wouldn't have treated you like this," a familiar voice made Eva pause in her steps. She stood still, speechless, as she looked at the few people standing by the entrance of the restroom.

It was Vivian and her friends, along with Julia, who had almost gotten into a fight with her.

Vivian was quietly sobbing, saying, "It has nothing to do with you. You're just express what you think. I know you are kind, and Adrian understands that too. It's just... his heart isn't with me anymore, right?" a sinister expression flashed across Julia's face.

"It's all Eva's fault. She must be taking advantage of being Adrian's wife on the surface to seduce him. Otherwise, why would Adrian treat you like this? Vivian, don't worry, I'll stand up for you."

"Forget it," Vivian held her hand, tears glistening in her eyes. "I don't want to drag you into this anymore. You've already spoken up for me today, but rest assured, once he calms down, I'll plead with him on your behalf." "Vivian, we're good friends. How can this be considered a burden? Standing up for a good friend is something I should do."

Eva's eyes flashed with sarcasm.

No wonder there's a saying not to associate with foolish people. Because foolish people can't distinguish right from wrong, yet they always think they're righteous, when most of the time, they're just being used by others. One had to admit, Vivian had manipulated these people well.

Lost in thought, Eva caught someone's gaze from their group.

"Eva?!"

This name was sensitive, and all the eyes turned towards Eva. Julia's resentment deepened, as she glared at Eva with gritted teeth.

"Eva! It's you, why were you eavesdropping?"

"Eavesdropping?" Eva let out a sigh. "I came to use the restroom, and when I came out, I overheard you all talking by the restroom door. Even from a distance, it was discernible. Does that count as eavesdropping?"

Julia looked at Eva, who seemed relaxed, then turned her gaze to Vivian, tears glistening in her eyes.

She has bullied me so much, and Eva doesn't feel a shred of guilt about it. Doesn't she feel sorry for what she did to Vivian?

What a wretched one!

Julia was filled with anger and approached Eva with a dark glare in her eyes.

Eva prepared herself in advance and cautiously took a step back.

But Julia was irrational, never considering the consequences of her actions. She lunged forward and grabbed Eva by the hair, shouting, "You slut, are you happy and proud of seducing someone else's man?" Vivian's friends, including herself, were stunned. They did not expect the conversation to turn physical, with Julia resorting to violence.

Those who had relationships with Vivian were from good backgrounds.

Though their families could not compare to the Morrison family, they were still influential individuals. As their children, they couldn't afford to lose face outside.

So they avoided engaging in such petty fights, let alone resort to physical violence.

However, Julia was impulsive.

Vivian was also shocked. She did want to teach Eva a lesson and felt a strong dislike towards her.

But... resorting to physical violence could worsen her relationship with Adrian. This was never part of her plan.

So when she saw this unfold, she wanted to step forward and intervene.

However, after taking just a few steps forward, she stopped.

Wait, why was she trying to stop it?

Perhaps during this dispute, an accident might occur and harm the baby in her womb??

While it was still early in the pregnancy, if someone else took care of it, it would eliminate future problems. This seemed like a good idea.

If it was discovered later on, she wouldn't be the one directly involved.

After giving it some thought, Vivian stood in place, pretending to be scared and foolish. Her friends, were genuinely shocked and didn't know how to react. Although Eva had managed to retreat, her hair had unfortunately suffered.

In that instant, she felt a tearing sensation on her scalp, followed by pain and anger.

She glanced at the triumphant Julia, wondering if this woman thought that others would allow her to bully them without fighting back?

Eva sneered and, ignoring the pain, stomped on Julia's toes without any reservations.

Although Eva wasn't wearing high heels today, the heel of her shoe coming down on Julia's toes was still enough to cause her considerable pain.

Julia let out a pained scream, her facial expression instantly distorted and hideous. She reflexively released Eva's hand, no longer able to grip it due to the pain.

She glared at Eva, attempting to grab her with her other hand, "You...you slut..."

Eva grabbed her hand, "We're both women. Do you think I would lose to you if we competed in strength?"

Eva applied force with her foot, causing Julia to scream in agony. She also released her grip, defenseless under Eva's dominance.

The turn of events was unexpected by everyone else, as Eva, with her beautiful and delicate appearance, seemed like a bankrupt heiress. Who would have known that she could fight so fiercely?

The others reacted and hurriedly ran forward to break up the fight.

Eva's face changed, and she let go and took a few steps back to avoid them.

The commotion caused by their screams had already attracted the attention of the people in the private room. As Eva stepped back, Vivian, who had sharp eyes, happened to notice and panicked. She caught up and grabbed Eva. Eva didn't see who was pouncing on her, there were a group of people. She swung her arm when she saw someone rushing towards her, but before she could make a move, the one screamed and fell to the side. "Ah!"

In a split second, accompanied by a scream, Vivian, wearing high heels, tumbled down the nearby stairs.

 

 

Chapter 90 Let's See How You Explain

When Vivian's forehead was about to hit the steps, she realized she had gone too far with her playfulness.

She had only intended to fall, not expecting to disfigure herself.

Despite reaching out to protect her face, the fall was still disastrous. The sound of a thud resonated, catching the attention of everyone present.

"Vivian!" Her friends reacted and rushed over. At the same time, the other people in the private room also approached.

Eva stood in place, still holding her hand in the same position. She looked at her palm, her gaze narrowed. How did Vivian fall when she didn't even touch her? Did she twist her foot?

It wasn't until a cold voice sounded, "What's going on?" that Eva found a clue.

Adrian and Michael came over, and Adrian's gaze swept over Eva's disheveled hair.

His expression changed, reaching out to grasp her shoulders and straightening her body.

"Did she attack you?" In that instant, Eva froze, incredulously looking at the Adrian her. Was he seeing her first?

She had always thought that he only had eyes for Vivian. So, was this what John meant by urging her to see with her heart?

However, before she could delve into this thought, someone called out to him, "Mr. Blackwood, Vivian's face is bleeding!" Eva lifted her gaze to look at Adrian.

Their eyes met in his deep, dark gaze. He was also looking at her, as if conflicted and struggling.

Eva pursed her lips and remained calm and silent. See with her heart. If that's what he meant, then she would give it a try, just this once.

However, as soon as she had this thought, she felt the strength on her shoulders loosen. Her pupils contracted and her heart sank.

She glanced at his hand with the corner of her eye, and Adrian seemed to have noticed as well.

He whispered to her, "She's hurt, I'll go take a look."

Oh, so seeing with her heart is the same as this, huh?

Eva couldn't help but let out a self-mocking chuckle, taking it as her answer to Adrian's words.

Her reaction made Adrian furrow his brows, tightening his grip on her shoulders. He gritted his teeth and said, "Wait for me."

the pressure on her shoulders eased, and Eva watched as Adrian turned and headed towards Vivian. The strength that had supported her shoulder seemed to have vanished, leaving her with no energy left. a pair of hands reached out from behind and supported her.

Eva was startled and turned her head.

Michael caught the subtle pain in her eyes, quietly pushed his glasses up, and smiled at her. "Are you okay?"

Eva remained silent and pursed her lips.

"Oh..." A stifled sob came from over there, drawing Eva's attention.

It was Vivian holding her forehead. The blood seeping through her fingers.

The red blood flowed from her fingertips and stuck to her fair skin, appearing striking and shocking.

Eva's eyebrows furrowed at the sight of so much blood, not expecting her injury to be so severe.

"It was Eva who pushed Vivian!" someone exclaimed from the crowd. All eyes turned towards Eva.

Julia, who was closest to Vivian, glared at Eva with malice and said, "That's right, it was her. Vivian ran over to talk to her, but she pushed Vivian away, causing her to stumble and hit the steps!"

As others heard this, they also remembered seeing Eva's hand pushing someone while they were coming towards them.

Was it Eva who pushed Vivian? If so, her injuries were severe...

Everyone looked at Eva, who stood there expressionless.

Adrian picked Vivian up from the ground and said with a cold expression, "Let's not worry about anything else for now, let's go to the hospital to treat the wounds."

He carried Vivian and walked past Eva. Vivian's friends followed closely behind.

Julia looked at Eva as she passed by, saying, "Let's see how you explain this now."

She limped away. The people who were in the private room earlier looked at each other awkwardly.

Today was supposed to be Michael's welcome party, but it had turned into such a mess that they could only apologize to him.

Michael just told them it was alright and asked them to go home. And they can gather again when they had time.

Everybody found it hard to stay any longer and went their separate ways.

As people dispersed, Eva also turned and walked towards the exit. Michael reached out and stopped her, saying, "Let me take you home."

Eva pushed his hand away and replied, "Thank you, but there's no need."

Without waiting for Michael's reaction, she continued walking.

When she passed a corner, she saw John standing there alone.

Their eyes met, and though John wanted to say something, Eva smiled at him and said, "I'll go first, we can meet again next time."

Those words stuck in her throat, and John nodded reluctantly, "Alright, take care."

"Thank you."

John watched that slender figure walking away until it disappeared from sight. He sighed and shook his head, feeling helpless. Was it true that these two had no fate?

***

The wind was strong and made Eva's face ache as it blew against her.

She sat alone on a stone bench outside the hotel, with a pair of Bluetooth earphones in her ears, listening to Emily cursing.

"Damn, these women have no shame. How can they do something like this? And that Vivian, she went all out, risking disfigurement just to frame you! That's impressive. I understand why it's so difficult to handle these women." "Why can't you beat her? She's so unbothered."

because Vivian had helped her before, even if Eva treated her as a love rival, it was impossible for them to be friends.

However, she still had a filter for her and didn't think Vivian would stoop so low.

But now, she was certain that her fingertips hadn't even touched Vivian's clothes.

So how did she fall?

Was it intentional to frame her, or was it an accident?

Doubts were still lingering in Eva's mind.

"Let's go to the hospital now and see what she says after," Emily said. "It's obvious. She did it just to frame you and drive a wedge between you and Adrian. She will panic and say it was her own fault, telling Adrian not to blame you but her for being unstable. Do you believe it?"

Eva remained silent.

"That's how cunning people are. I've seen plenty of them. It seems like I'm speaking up for you, but every single word is pointing at you as the culprit. Think about her motive. If she didn't want to frame you, why would she come to you?"