| be ready to send the proposal to Graham by next week. But before that, Sebastian suggested they meet with Donald Steward. If their project received government ould be even greater over the next three years
next dey. Evelyn and Sebastian headed to Donald’s office to meet him
weting, Donald’s secretary, Sidney Tanner, shared a bit of information with them. He told them Lucas brought Tiffany there to see Donald the day before.
Celyn passed but quickly regained her compositW.
Lucas valoed Titany, and he was a man et von. Naturally, he wouldn’t pass up the chance to boost her credential
Mr. Steward don’t really buy Ms. Moore’s ideas. That said, Mr. Steward hain’t made a decision yet, You two still have a shot”
always had a good impression of Evelyn. Knowing her true background only made him take her more seriously. discussion lasted two hours.
Donald didn’t give an immediate answer, but Sebastian wasn’t tried “ased on my experience, we’re in a good ” Even hoped
The next day, she sent Graham a brief message
che had avoided peaching out for a long out of guilt. But now that she was worl
to join the Aerospace Research Institute.
and her dream again, she wanted to at least apologize for not following through on his initial
ne was no response. He was probably still mad at her, and she understood. His disappointment dat just happen overnight
(in a loveless marriage, she knew that better than anyone.
Later that day, on her way to a client meeting, the ran into Lucas. He had just arrived at the venue and was being escorted inside.
For once. Tillany wasn’t with him. That was new.
Les noticed her too. His gaze was untradable–deep and shadowed
Evelyn howard slightly. Something about the way he was looking at her felt off. Normally, he ignored her completely.
owledge him and walked straight into the building. Even if she greeted him, he wouldn’t respond. She wasn’t interested in embarrassing herself.
When i got back to Flying Seat Group, she finally received news from Sebastian
Donald had made his decision. He believed their three–year project was stable and agreed to make fakey government–backed initiative.
Evelyn der out a quiet breath, a dare unile tugging at her lips.
Then, Sebastian smirked “Oh, and one mouthing ”
Tiffany was injected by Duld”
moesent the found out Lucas had taken Tillany to see him, they had become competitors. Flying Seal Group won, which meant that Tiffany lost.
But still, ter beves twitched slightly. She suddenly recalled the way Lucas had looked at her earlier,
Sadlerady known. That explained the emca glance. Did he think she had studen this opportunity from Tifany?
“What’n on yourmind” Selustjan asked, noicing her slight distraction.
Evelyn blinked and shook her head “Halling I’ll send you the revised meeting note.”
That abermore, the marted feeling ummell. Her headached, and when she touched her forehead, she felt a slight fever. The took some medicine and decided i paddlely onlar her phone rang. It was a call from an unfamiliar number.
She stated before answering “Who’s this?”
“This is Flagon Readiy calling. We have a potential buyer interested in viewing your property. Would you be available for a showing today?
Teen browned. I’m not selling my house. You must have the wrong person.”
She hang up and thought it was probably a scam call. She brushed it off and went back for work.
Thirty minutes later, hei phone rang again. This time, the caller ID made her pause. It was Locas
He rarely called her. And when he did, it was always to tell her to do something–not to ask She didn’t like that chynamic…
Pressing her lips together, she answered.
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