Eve stood alone outside the venue, her eyes fixed on the necklace she held, her face a complex mix of conflicting emotions.
She had gone to great lengths just to check if Yellen was in trouble, only to find him happily wrapped up with Amelia inside. The sight left her feeling uneasy.
Had Yellen only seemed distant to Amelia before because she was around?
"Why didn't the bodyguards notice you sneaking out?"
"I switched outfits with someone else," Eve replied, but as she turned to run, she was too slow.
Yellen, both amused and annoyed, easily pulled her back into his embrace. His single-handed grip on her waist was so firm that she immediately stopped struggling.
She knew from experience that trying to escape was futile when he was this determined.
"I'm sorry..." Eve said quickly, hop
