Lydia sensed the urgency in her friend's voice and immediately sat up.
"What's going on?" she asked, concern filling her eyes.
Evelyn remained silent for a moment. She stared at the floor, trying to organize the storm of thoughts in her head before finally speaking.
"I spoke to my dad about joining the company."
Lydia waited.
"And?"
Evelyn let out a slow breath.
"He said he'll only allow me to work there if I marry someone he chooses for me."
Lydia adjusted herself comfortably against the headboard, her expression turning serious.
"Is he still pressuring you to marry Damien?"
"That's the strange part."
Evelyn frowned.
"He doesn't want me to marry Damien anymore. In fact... I think he's completely changed his mind about him."
Lydia blinked.
"What?"
"I know."
Evelyn rubbed he
