Chapter 70
Evangeline winced as Aria’s piercing voice echoed in her ears, prompting her to reflexively rub them.
There were times Evangeline seriously considered getting Aria some throat lozenges to save her voice and her sanity. How did Aria manage to vell like that day in and day
out?
Evangeline nonchalantly replied, “Sorry to burst your bubble, but that’s your son’s handiwork. He can be a bit rough, but I can’t say I mind it…”
Evangeline watched Aria’s face twist with fury, her nose nearly bending out of shape.
Evangeline had figured it out. Aria just could not stand the thought of her son being affectionate with her.
“No way! You must’ve slipped him something, you temptress!” Aria glared at Evangeline as if trying to bore holes into her with her eyes.
Deep down, Aria was making plans. She could not let Walter and Evangeline carry on like that. Evangeline was too cunning. If she ever got her way, it would be a disaster!
With those thoughts, Aria discreetly pressed the service bell. A waiter appeared, listened to her hushed instructions, and then left, returning to her poised and polished facade.
Moments later, the waiter returned, bearing a cup of coffee on a tray.
“Here’s your coffee, miss.” The waiter set it down next to Evangeline with a practiced grace before turning to leave.
Aria put on an act of contrition. “Evie, I got a little carried away just now, and that’s on me. I mean, if there’s no spark between you and Walter, why keep the dance going, right? It’ll only end in tears.
“Give that contract a good thought. I’ll smooth things over with Walter, too.”
Evangeline eyed the coffee by her hand, a chuckle bubbling up inside her.
Did Aria really take her for a toddler, offering a mix of harshness and sweetness and expecting her to buy the good guy act?
She did not need a crystal ball to know there was something fishy about that coffee.
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However, the memory of Walter’s goons talling her that morning gave her pause. With a soft smile, she said, “Alright, I’ll mull it over at home.”
With that, she took a few sips of the coffee.
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