Chapter 275: The Truth About Your Past
The waitstaff at the adjacent table found themselves consumed by embarrassment, their minds a whirlpool of curiosity. They couldn’t help but ponder the peculiar behavior of the young woman, her harsh demeanor towards the strikingly handsome man seated opposite her, a conundrum they couldn’t decipher. However, they knew better than to voice their thoughts; they were merely waitstaff, after all. Everhart subtly tilted his head towards the server silent request for the menu. As the server caught sight of Everhart’s alluring and captivating visage, she nearly lost her footing hastily handing over the menu to him. “Take your time,” she managed to utter, her voice laced with infatuation.Reese responded with a derisive snort. Everhart certainly had a way with women, his good looks drawing attention wherever he went, particularly from the fairer sex. There was a time when she too had been ensnared by his charm, a trap that now only served to fuel her irritation at the sight of him. Regret, she knew, was a luxury that came too late. Once Everhart had placed his order, Reese initiated the conversation with blunt directness. “Can we talk now? Do you have any idea what Jason, the butler of the Flynn family, is up to?” The flicker of amusement in Reese’s eyes dimmed as she extended her long legs. “It seems you’ve got quite the extended reach, all the way into the Flynn family’s affairs. Do you fancy you’ve got the inside scoop?“Everhart took a sip of water, responding with his signature charm, “Well, isn’t it because you’re part of it?“Reese had grown weary of his words, a sense of aversion beginning to creep in. “Can we cut through the nonsense? Neither of us are saints. There’s no need for pretense.“She was always a straight shooter, preferring to lay things bare, especially when dealing with someone like Everhart.Resting his elbow on the table and his chin in his hand, Everhart gave Reese a playful wink. “You know what I like most about you? Your directness. No artifice. The women out there are just too fake–you can tell they’re putting on an act at a glance.““Don’t lump me in with your other conquests, Everhart. You’re not one for wasted effort. Spill it, what’s the sudden urgency? Reese knew Everhart well enough to realize he wouldn’t show up without a reason. He had a purpose for repeatedly seeking her out, for appearing in front of her again. Their conversation was interrupted as the server arrived with the food. Everhart – picked up his fork and began to eat with relish, an air of ease about him. But the topic at hand would not allow Reese to relax. “Ever suspected anything about your past?” Reese stiffened, a frown knitting her brows.“What do you mean by that?” she asked warily. Did Everhart know something she didn’t?Everhart suddenly chuckled, “Seems like you’re in the dark. I just heard something in passing from the agency.“Her face turned solemn in an instant, no longer in the mood for jokes. “What did you hear?“Everhart teased her, leisurely picking up a fork and serving her some food. “No rush, let’s talk over dinner.“Reese stood abruptly, her eyes icy and voice laced with warning. “Cut the crap, Everhart. You know if I want to dig deeper, I have the means to uncover everything,” she said, making it clear she wouldn’t be stonewalled–a matter of time was all it was. Her sudden movement alarmed the nearby diners, who threw them curious glances, whispering among themselves.“Wow, that lady’s got some fire in her, love it!““Love what? Would you dare to mess with a girl like that?” “Her date, though, looks like he stepped right out of a TV show, like some period drama lead–has this soft beauty but a different kind.““Definitely a looker, gives me butterflies for sure. But I
nancy her regal beauty more–you know!
that kind of icy grace.“Scanning the room, Everhart then focused back on Reese. Her patience had evaporated, her frustration apparent, and a fiery anger simmered in her eyes. The air around her was charged, almost daring anyone to provoke her.He was now certain that the little girl he once knew had grown up. The Reese before him wasn’t someone to be toyed with easily. And yet, why did he feel more and more drawn to her, more inclined to get to know her? After all, she was quite a fascinating girl–one not so
just a a rumor I stumbled upon,” he easily found again. Everhart lifted his hands in a conciliatory gesture “Sit down, sit down. Why rush things; haven’t you always been impetuous?“Her patience worn thin and with a chilly voice, Reese pressed him. “Spill it!“”
began cautiously. “The higher–ups don’t want you to know your true background yet. Given your nature, it’d be like unleashing havoc. They still need you, and you’re not in a position to break free. But as for the specifics, even he wasn’t quite sure.Reese’s expression remained controlled, seemingly calm, but internally, her emotions roared like tumultuous waves.Impossible! How could her background be in question? Did that mean she wasn’t Kenneth’s daughter? And what about her grandmother?A moment later, t followed her Everhart saw Reese turning to leave and he hastily went after her, reaching out to stop her.“Reese…” “Don’t touch me!“Reese shook off Everhart’s grip with a fierce shove, her voice thundering in anger Worried she might do something rash, Eve without daring to reach for her again.“Where are you going now?” “I’m going to confront them and get some answers!” “Are you out of your mind? If you go back now, do you really think you’ll walk out again? They won’t tell you anything. You know what they’re capable of–forcing your way will only get you into trouble.“Everhart often found Reese’s cool composure terrifying, but in certain situations, she recklessly ignored the consequences, embodying a strange paradox.Reese couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, “Everhart, your memory must be failing you. Who was it that brought me into this mess in the first place? Who turned me into this? Wasn’t it you?“The irony of him now offering advice was not lost on her.Everhart hung his head, a trace of guilt flickering in his eyes. “Reese, I’m sorry. I had no choice back then. If I could, I wouldn’t have gotten you involved in this line of work, but I…“Enough! No matter how much you say now, can it heal the harm you’ve done? Some wounds can’t be undone. The best thing you can do is to stay out of my sight forever!” With that, Reese walked briskly across the street her straight figure receding without once looking back, her stride confident and unabashed.Everhart frowned, his mood worsening. How could he make her see his remorse?
Fall in Love with the Dominant Billionaire
