Second Chance His Unending Love (Calista Hartwell) novel Chapter 94

Chapter 94

At that moment, Evander wanted nothing more than to pull Calista into his arms-simply because her mood had lightened at his arrival.

Connor, sitting in the driver’s seat, rolled down his window, his face lighting up with a fawning, enthusiastic

smile.

“Ms. Hartwell, Olivia! It’s great to see you both again!”

He saluted them playfully with a finger to his forehead- far more approachable than when he’d marched into the Frost Manor to pick up Olivia weeks earlier.

Olivia waved back excitedly, her eyes sparkling.

“Hi, Mr. Walsh!”

Calista nodded politely, offering him a small, grateful

smile.

Instantly, Connor’s face brightened like a sunflower, his

mind racing.

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When would Evander and she be an item? He’d been rooting for his commander since the day Evander had first mentioned Calista’s name.

Killian finally recovered from his shock, his brain struggling to process the scene before him.

When he’d seen Evander step out of the vehicle, his mind had gone blank.

But now, at the sight of Connor, a flicker of recognition sparked-and with it, a desperate attempt to rationalize.

This was the military officer who’d picked up Olivia from his house before!

That meant Connor had been ordered to collect Olivia- this “pretty boy” was just hitching a ride.

After all, with Calista’s current status, she could never possibly rub shoulders with someone who owned a VIP 1 license plate.

Evander opened the passenger door for Calista like a gentleman, but Olivia darted into the front seat with a mischievous grin, claiming it before her mother, could 5:46

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protest.

Bradley stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Evander, determined to uncover his identity.

“May I ask who you are, sir?”

Evander tilted his head, locking eyes with Bradley in a silent contest of wills.

The rivalry between middle-aged men didn’t require fists -one glance was enough to gauge each other’s strength, ambition, and intent.

In the end, Bradley looked away first, conceding defeat.

Evander smiled faintly, his mood unspoiled by the

confrontation.

“My surname is Hayes. I’m a good friend of Calista’s.”

He had nothing to hide about his identity, but his answer left Bradley with more questions than before.

There were countless people surnamed Hayes-who was this man, exactly? What was his status? Why was he in a

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car with a VIP 1 plate?

If he really was part of the legendary Hayes family, was he from a distant branch or the powerful main line?

No one answered Bradley’s unspoken questions.

Evander slid into the backseat beside Calista, and the vehicle roared to life, speeding out of the garage.

Killian and Bradley were left staring at the dazzling VIP 1 plate, their expressions a mix of frustration and awe.

Moments later, Killian regained his composure, glancing at Bradley with disdain. “Stop staring-they’re gone.”

“Do you know that Mr. Hayes?” Bradley asked, his voice tight with unease.

“Hmph. Just a nobody. I had someone look into him, but there’s no record of his background.”

Bradley shook his head. “Or maybe you’re not capable enough to dig up the truth.”

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her social circle-she’s not connected to anyone of real power. Do you really think a man who tried to extort me for 100 thousand dollars in medical bills is some kind of

big shot?” Killian snapped, defensive.

Killian clung to this narrative, convinced it was the truth.

Yes, he’d been shocked by the VIP 1 plate, even tempted to curry favor with its owner.

But seeing Connor had “clarified” everything-it was all

for Olivia.

Perhaps it was the Department of Education handling new student enrollment or other matters.

Whatever it was, it had nothing to do with that pretty boy.

Bradley shook his head again. His intuition screamed that there was more to Evander than meets the eye-but he said nothing, turning away from Killian and leading Susan to his car.

“Calista has so many suitors. Your chances don’t look good,” Susan said worriedly as they slid into the car. 378

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Bradley started the car slowly, letting out a heavy sigh. “We’ll see. Nothing’s decided yet.”

In Killian’s Maybach, Stephanie let out an indignant huff her arms crossed over her chest.

“What’s so great about that lousy off-road? It’s not half as nice as your Maybach! I bet Calista cheated on you a long time ago-that’s why she agreed to the divorce so easily!”

“Enough, Mom,” Killian snapped.

He’d endured enough humiliation for one night; he didn’t want to hear her petty accusations.

But Stephanie refused to drop it. Her eyes narrowed maliciously, a scheming glint in her gaze. “Son, catch up to Calista’s car. Let’s see where they’re going! If I can get photos of something inappropriate—something to ruin her reputation—I’ll make her pay for embarrassing us tonight!”

Killian had planned to go straight home, but his mother’s words sparked a dark curiosity.

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