Take My Breath Away

"Wow! How rich is he?"

Evelyn put her hand down from her waist and looked around the hallway dotted with nearly 30 rooms. Did she fall into his trap? Or maybe Sheffield didn't know about it either?

Obviously, it was impossible that Sheffield didn't know.

What a scheming man! He colluded with the hotel receptionist to trap her! Evelyn gritted her teeth in anger all the while cursing inwardly. She just wanted to punch Sheffield in the face.

When she got in the car, Tayson immediately started the engine. Upon passing by Sheffield's car, she blurted out, "Wait!"

Tayson stopped the car and asked, "What's up, Miss Huo?"

Evelyn took out her phone and called Sheffield. "I think I left my lipstick in your car. Can you unlock your car?"

"All right!" Sheffield didn't suspect anything. He simply unlocked his car through an app on his phone after he hung up.

While Tayson was still confused, Evelyn said flatly, "Can you go and check what's wrong with Sheffield's car?"

"Yes, Miss Huo."

Five minutes later

Sheffield came into their sight. When he saw Tayson checking his car, he was a little surprised, but he still continued walking toward them.

Closing the hood and dusting his hands, Tayson approached Evelyn and said, "Nothing is wrong with the car, Miss Huo!"

"It's fine? Nothing's wrong?"

"No, Miss Huo!" answered Tayson. He was sure of it and had started the engine to test it.

Evelyn closed her eyes for a while, not getting out of the car. She looked at Sheffield who was smiling brightly. "Sheffield Tang," she called.

Sheffield ran to her and said cheerfully, "Honey, I'm here!"

"Your car is fine!" His expression amused Evelyn.

Sheffield asked thoughtfully, "It is?"

"Yes," she confirmed.

He pretended as if he was just finding this out now. "Oh, I thought something was wrong with it. It must have fixed itself. I couldn't even start the car last night!"

Evelyn was pissed. So he had planned that entire night and virtually manipulated her.

Evelyn was filled with fury as she gazed at Sheffield's happy demeanor. How could he be so elated after having sex with her the whole night? She thought she had broken her hip and he didn't even seem to be slightly affected. On the contrary, he looked pretty pleased with himself. "Sheffield Tang, I'm going to kill you!"

Hearing her words, he bent over her car window and asked, "Evelyn, was I able to do it or not?"

Evelyn flushed in embarrassment. 'I already answered that question a million times last night, ' she thought to herself bitterly.

She rolled up the car window and ordered Tayson, "Drive!"

Soon, the car was gone in a flash, leaving Sheffield standing there alone.

Watching the car drive away, he couldn't be more contented.

To appease Evelyn, he had gotten some security software and waited at the entrance of the ZL Group. He was going to help her install it on her laptop.

A few days had passed since they last met. The thought of seeing Evelyn made him grin from ear to ear.

But Evelyn seemed to be mad at him. It seemed like she was deliberately ignoring him as she wasn't even replying to any of his messages.

But it didn't matter. He was the one who took advantage of her. He only needed to apologize to her and butter her up.

However, this happiness did not last long.

Evelyn was leaving work with Calvert, and they had both gotten in his car.

Debating whether to follow her or not, Sheffield finally decided to choose the former.

The two went to the Orchid Private Club together. After watching them walk inside, Sheffield took out his phone and sent a message to Evelyn. "Evelyn, where are you now? What are you doing?"

Evelyn didn't see the messages until a few minutes later. She quickly turned her head to scan the room, not knowing how to tell him. Finally, she replied, "I'm having dinner."

"Oh, with whom?"

Tightening her grip on her phone, Evelyn didn't know how to respond. 'Should I tell him the truth? If I do, he might not feel comfortable about it.' "With my parents."

Then he asked, "Only the three of you?"

Evelyn sighed and answered honestly, "No. Calvert is also with us."

"Oh. All right." After that, Sheffield didn't text her anymore.

Evelyn put her phone away and continued with her dinner.

"Evelyn, what's up?" Debbie asked with concern. She could tell that Evelyn was distracted.

After a short pause, Evelyn shook her head. "Mom, I'm fine."

Calvert, who sat next to her, held her hand and asked softly, "Is the food not to your liking?"

Looking at his hand holding hers, Evelyn thought of Sheffield. She pulled her hand back and answered, "Yes, the food's great. I'm fine."

Looking at his empty hand, Calvert didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled, "Mr. and Mrs. Huo, isn't Evelyn's birthday coming up? I'm planning to propose on her birthday and hope to have the wedding by the end of the year or early next year. What do you think?"

'Propose? Wedding?' Evelyn put down her spoon and replied calmly, "Mr. Ji, aren't you rushing this? We aren't even together. There will be no proposing or wedding. We're just pretending to be together and all of us here know why. I don't want to make things more difficult than they already are. It's best that you drop those proposal and wedding plans of yours."

Carlos put down his chopsticks too. As if he didn't hear Evelyn, he turned to Calvert and said, "That sounds good. We have no objections to that."

Debbie was puzzled. 'When did I agree to marry Evelyn to Calvert Ji?' She was about to say something but Carlos grabbed her hand and stopped her.

Debbie was furious, but she couldn't make a scene here in public, so she decided to save it for later.

Calvert beamed. "When my father comes back from New Zealand, I'd like to invite you and Mrs. Huo and Evelyn to dinner. We'd love it if you come."

"We'll definitely be there." Carlos nodded.

Putting down the spoon in her hand, Evelyn stood up from her seat. Everyone turned to look at her. She took a deep breath and said softly, "Excuse me. I'm going to the bathroom."

"Do you want me to accompany you?" Calvert offered.

Wearing a straight face, Evelyn refused bluntly, "No, thank you, Mr. Ji." 'What's wrong with him? Why would he even offer to accompany me to the ladies' room? He isn't even allowed in there!'

She turned and left, but instead of heading to the bathroom in the private room, she went to the communal bathroom of the club.

On her way to the bathroom, she bumped into a familiar man. However, what surprised her more was the look on his face.

When Sheffield saw her, instead of getting close to her, he quickened his pace and ran away.