Chapter 49: How Can I Repay You?
“Nice, and white… “Four words popped into Evelyn’s mind.
Shane turned, meeting her gaze.His eyes seemed to penetrate her thoughts.She felt instantly. caught!
Her face flushed; she approached him smoothly.“Let me help you.”
Shane was delighted.He’d been feigning difficulty applying the ointment since she’d entered the restroom, strategically spilling it
spilling it on his pajamas the moment she noticed him. Evelyn took the ointment, gently applying it to his back wound with a cotton swab. The surgeon’s work was impeccable; except for a faint redness, the wound was barely visible. “I’m sorry,” Evelyn said sincerely.“You saved Zoey, and I haven’t properly thanked you.” She smiled.“Let me treat you to dinner. Or I can cook for you.Just tell me what you want; I learn new recipes quickly.”
I can cook
Shane already had a plan.” Then promise me something.”
“What?”
He picked up a white shirt, slowly putting it on.He drew her attention, then paused mid–sentence, lowering his head to button his shirt. Evelyn’s breath hitched; the air seemed to stop.His movements felt deliberately slow.
He stood sideways, allowing her to see his defined chest and abdominal muscles, his sharp lines extending beneath his waistband.Evelyn held her breath, overwhelmed by the surge of hormones.
He was doing it on purpose! He was guiding her gaze.
Just as she was losing herself, Shane looked at her, his expression innocent, as if his actions were purely in her imagination.
Evelyn jolted, hearing him say, “There’s a race tonight at Zhongxiu Mountain. I entered, but I’m injured. I need a driver. If you win,
driver. If you win, we split the prize money.Interested?”
He wanted to see her racing, not stuck in a kitchen.
Evelyn was taken aback She suspected he knew she was short on cash.She’d hoped her preliminary win would help her find a job, but now her score was questioned.She’d even registered as a food delivery rider.He’d pulled her back.
She nodded. “Yes!”
“I’ll do best!”
my
The race was at nine.Shen’s housekeeper offered to watch Zoey.Evelyn had planned to leave Zoey with Lance, but Shen’s house was more convenient, with female staff available if Zoey needed anything during the night.
After Zoey’s bath, Evelyn hugged her, breathing in her sweet scent.
“Mommy has work tonight. Sleep well, sweetheart.”
Zoey nodded.“Mommy, don’t work too hard. Come home early. I’ll miss you!” “Okay.“Evelyn felt a surge of warmth.She kissed Zoey’s cheek.
Chapter 49: How Can I Repay You?
A black supercar roared towards the race venue. Evelyn, behind the wheel, saw familiar faces.She wasn’t surprised to see Nash, dressed in work pants, a black studded leather jacket, and a cropped. knit vest, her waist exposed.Nash was casually perched on the hood of a dark grey Aston Martin. Evelyn recognized it from the Fu mansion’s garage; it was a car Caleb forbade her to touch.
Then she saw Caleb, impeccably dressed, and Ducky, looking serious, like a miniature adult.The club. the city’s supercar with wealthy young filled with
venue was
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The Eclipse’s arrival drew their attention. The passenger door hissed open, and Shane Demerged. The young men gasped.
“So Shane bought the Eclipse! You kept that quiet.”
Nash craned her neck, trying to see the driver.
“It’s the Eclipse!Shane, who’s driving?”
