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“Yeah, at least not everything, “Eva replied with a serious face.
Stephen smirked at herwhereas Steve told Rose, “Look at her mom. She is teasing me again. I don’t know what spell Stephen do on this naive
Steve muttered, and others shared a laugh at his expense.
“Enough of this. I've got to tell you something important. Liam had summoned a meeting of the board of directors of the Hudson empire.
“Today.. that man is such a demon; he knew that we had a tiring party last night, yet he arranged the meeting next morning, “rose complained
“He must have planned something for you.
I know you are much more capable of handling them
Still discuss every point of the will with our legal team."
“I am already expecting a good welcome for me but it will disappoint me as I am not attending this meeting."
“What? And why are you not willing to attend it? This will go against us if you miss this. You understand this, right?” William stated in worry
“Dad, I told you I am not attending but we will not miss this meeting."
“What do you mean?”
“The actual owner will attend this meeting after all; it’s her right. Eva Stephen Smith, “
Eva choked on her food; Michael passed her some water and she drank it in one go. After controlling her breathing,
“Me.. No.. I am not attending any meetings, and I am not ready to face that man.
Declaring this, Eva excused herself and rushed towards her room.
Stephen sighed, whereas Rose supported her statement
“She is right. Don’t you think she is too naïve for handling this? And especially when I know who is on the other side.”
I understand that you may have doubts, but I want you to know that I am certain of what I am saying, Mom. Let me assure you, I have complete faith in her and her abilities. Despite her naivety, she is far from being a fool. So let me handle this. “
Stating this, Stephen followed her. Rose exhaled a breath andMichael,
“He will not listen to me. Why didn’t you talk to him, Michael? Aren’t you scared about Eva?”
Michael replied with a smile, “I trust Stephen‘s instinct and if he is saying that Eva will handle this, then she will definitely."
“I agree with Michael and you know Stephen, Rose. If anything went wrong, then I am sure that he must have prepared a Plan B. So just stop worrying yourself unnecessarily,
Stephen reached his room and found Eva sitting on the bedside, holding her face with her palms.
He reached to her and took her in a side hug
Eva held onto his shirt and asked him with tears in her eyes
“Why do you want me to do this? You could attend this meeting too. Then why are you
“Shh., first take a deep breath and then listen to me. “Stephen passed her the glass of water from the side table
Eva wiped her tears and held the glass. She sipped the water slowly and kept it on the table
“Good! First, attend this meeting, as it’s your place to do so. Your grandfather left it in your name. You are the rightful owner. Second point: if you trust me, then you have no reason to fear anyone. I promise nothing will harm you ever.”