Hearing Ethan's confession, Eva was taken aback.
She had once believed this man had no heart.
He was cold and cruel to everyone, showing no compassion.
She thought his special treatment of her was simply because she had saved his life, and because she was Edward's biological daughter. He needed her help to gain control of the assets locked in "Pawnshop No. 1."
She had assumed that his feelings for her were just a mix of curiosity and novelty, a result of his unfulfilled desire.
So, she never took his flirtations or advances seriously.
But now, unexpectedly, he had bluntly said those words: "I love you."
Eva fell into a long silence, and Ethan, growing disheartened, could no longer keep his frustration in check.
"Once I catch Daniel, let's see how long you'll stay silent!" he said a
