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Just as Evita left, the sound of the shower turned off, and Andrew stepped out of the bathroom. He was dressed in a bathrobe, and his damp, tousled hair added to his undeniable charm. Seeing Isabella, he grinned and eagerly approached her like an excited puppy.
“Isabella, why are you here so early?”
From the look on his face, Isabella could tell he had no clue that Evita had been there. She decided to keep that to herself, not wanting to stir up any unnecessary trouble over someone else.
“I missed you, so I finished work early to come see you. Have you had a chance to rest?” she asked.
“I got here, took care of some matters, took a shower, and was about to get some sleep when you showed up,” Andrew replied. He pulled her closer and shut the door behind them.
“Perfect. Let’s sleep together.”
Isabella smiled and nodded. “Let me dry your hair first.” Usually, it was Andrew who dried her hair, but this time, it was her turn to return the favor. Her fingers ran through his soft, short hair, the scent of his shampoo mingling with his fresh presence. There was nothing about him that felt off—he was as charming and appealing as ever.
Andrew was enjoying Isabella’s help, but then he lowered his eyes, lost in thought. For a moment, his breath carried a hint of sorrow. Although it was only fleeting, Isabella still noticed it.
She asked, “What’s wrong?”
Andrew shook his head. “Nothing.”
But Isabella wasn’t convinced. “Even if you deny it, I sense something is bothering you. Come on, tell me. What is it?”
Her voice was gentle as she urged him.
Andrew finally confessed, “I suddenly remembered my mother.”
The atmosphere around them instantly grew heavy. Isabella’s movements slowed. After a few seconds, she said softly, “Did she also dry your hair like this before?”
Andrew nodded and whispered, “Yes. When I was little.”
Isabella’s heart felt a pang of sympathy for Andrew. After drying his hair, she hugged him tightly and said gently, “I will always be here for you.”
“Thank you, but I’m okay.” Andrew gently stroked her hair, then suddenly picked her up and carried her to the bed.
After Evita came out of Andrew’s suite, she immediately went to another floor and entered a room. She had been tracking Andrew’s schedules. All the while, she thought today was the perfect opportunity. Who would have thought Isabella would come and interrupt her plan?
Evita changed her clothes and glanced at her reflection in the mirror. She looked beautiful, elegant, and dignified. But deep inside, her heart was filled with fury. No, she had to think of other ways. If she couldn’t get two hundred thousand dollars soon, she wouldn’t be able to see her father.
Evita clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. Only when her father was freed could their family restore what they had lost and reclaim its rightful place.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The sound pulled Evita back to reality. She walked to the door and opened it, only to find Lina standing outside.
She was a little familiar with Lina, so she asked, “Why are you here?”
A smile immediately appeared on Lina’s pretty face. “I came here for a business meeting today, and when I saw the client off, I saw you coming down from the top floor. The room on the top floor is Mr. Klein’s private room. Did you see him?”
Lina leaned in slightly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. Yesterday, she had been enjoying Luka’s mishap when Isabella interrupted, leaving her irritated. She didn’t expect Evita to have already hooked up with Andrew.
Evita knew Lina misunderstood the situation, but she didn’t bother to explain. “It’s a coincidence.”
“Oh, Evita, you are exceptional and knowledgeable. You and Mr. Klein are a perfect match. Isabella can’t even hold a candle to you,” Lina said with an ingratiating smile.
“We’re just friends.”
Evita’s words carried a calculated vagueness, each syllable carefully chosen to leave just enough room for interpretation.
Lina nodded and replied, “I understand. Don’t worry, Evita. I can keep a secret. If you need anything, feel free to ask me anytime.”
A light flickered in Evita’s eyes. “Do you have…?”
Lina blinked, taken aback by the sudden question. She hesitated for a moment before asking, “How much do you need?”
When she heard it was only two hundred thousand dollars, Lina generously took a card out of her wallet, which had three hundred thousand dollars in it.
After receiving the money, Evita prepared to make the payment to see her father. But before she could leave, her mother suddenly called.
“Evita, have you been busy lately?” Her mother’s voice was old and careworn, yet still gentle.
“Yes, Mom, I’m a bit busy. What’s wrong?”
Her mother paused before saying, “The hospital requires payment. Have you found a job yet? Can you lend me two hundred thousand dollars? I’ll pay you back once I’m discharged.”
After what happened to Evita’s father, her mother’s medical expenses were no longer covered.
Evita’s grip on her phone tightened as she went silent for a while.
Her mother quickly added, “It’s okay if you don’t have the money. I’ll borrow from someone else. I know you’ve just started working. You probably need money for yourself, too.”
Evita felt a pang of guilt and frustration at her mother’s words.
“Mom, I’m so sorry. But I promise to pay it as soon as I have the money.”
Despite her mother’s condition, she was still concerned for her.
“It’s okay. You don’t have to apologize. Actually, I’m dragging you down. If only I weren’t sick, things would have been better.”
Her mother’s voice remained as gentle as ever.
Evita felt a lump in her throat, and her heart ached slightly. Her mother had always been selfless and caring.
She was about to hang up when her mother suddenly said, “By the way, do you still want to see your father? He has been proven guilty of his crimes. There’s no point in seeing him anymore. From now on, let’s just focus on living our lives well.”
For a moment, Evita was in a daze.
She said, “I know, Mom.”
But deep down, she still wanted to try, to see if there was any possible way to get her father out. She firmly believed that if her father could be released, they could cover her mother’s medical expenses without any hassle.
Since Lina had given her the money, Evita was able to see her father.
Her heart ached when she saw him. It had only been a few months, but he looked twenty years older. His once well-maintained face was now filled with wrinkles. His condition only strengthened her resolve to do whatever she could to get him out.
“Evita, you’re the only person who has come to see me all this time.”
Her father looked at her through the glass, relief deep in his eyes.
Evita felt uncomfortable. She picked up the receiver and said, “Dad, what exactly happened? Did you really do it?”
Instead of answering her question, her father asked, “Do you believe in me?”
Evita nodded. “Of course, I believe in you.”
Until now, she had refused to believe her father would abuse his power for personal gain. Their family already had status. From her perspective, her father had everything he needed. He had the position, power, and respect of everyone. So, she couldn’t see any reason for her father to do such a thing.
“Good girl. Listen to me. Follow my instructions, and we might be able to turn things around.”
Evita’s eyes suddenly lit up in excitement. It was worth spending two hundred thousand dollars to see her father.
“Okay, Dad, tell me. What do I need to do?”
“All our money is in your mom’s bank account. She has spent a lot of money on her medication over the years. Find Mr. Myles Morphew, and he will give you a token. Then, give that token to your mother.”
Evita listened carefully, her eyes fixed on her father, and suddenly felt an unsettling unfamiliarity about him. She wasn’t naive; how could she possibly miss the hidden implications woven into his words?
The person who reported her father was an adversary, Myles, and the accusations centered on shady financial dealings between her father and Myles. If her father could shift the blame onto Myles and her mother, he might not only evade the fallout but also garner sympathy from everyone around him.
A knot tightened in Evita’s stomach. She hadn’t expected her father to be so cold-blooded. Slowly, her hand moved to end the call, but her father’s voice hurriedly broke in.
“Evita, listen. Once I’m out, I’ll take care of you. I know things are tough for you right now, especially with our assets having been seized, right? Do you really want to live the rest of your life in poverty?”
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