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William took a deep breath to ease his anxiety and spoke in a soft tone. Our major competitors include Hudson and their group of companies. To be honest, they lack respectable conduct in their business practices. Even in his personal life, Hudson cannot make a positive impression on society. Many rumors surround Liam Hudson, who is widely known as a womanizer, and society frequently gossips about him, even in his advanced years. He heads the Hudson Group as the chairman. Harry Hudson is his singular heir. “
“I got it, Mr. Smith. Don’t worry, I will keep a safe distance from him. I am just focused on my classes, so I don’t have anyinterest in my classmates. Until now, I have only talked to one girl. Her name is Joyce, and she is a decent girl who belongs to a wonderful family."
“That’s good. I know you are quite a sensible girl, and that is good for you only. You know, sometimes I find you more mature than my useless son Steve. You know Eva, after Stephen, I wanted a girl child in my family, but look at my luck, I got a son that is too like Steve.”
Eva giggled at his words, whereas Steve pouted, “This is so not fair, dad."
Rose tried to console him while laughing, “It’s ok, dear; your dad is just pulling your leg. But Eva, he was stating the truth. You know, when Steve was born, he couldn’t believe it. He thought the hospital authority exchanged the baby girl with a baby boy. “
“Really. “
“Yes “
“Now this is over my tolerance level, dad I never thought you disliked me so much," Steve complained
"No, Steve, later I accepted my faith and now looking at your business skills, I am proud of you but you have to keep your focus on business like your brother, not on those flings."
“Come on, dad, I was just enjoying my young age, but I am trying hard to focus myself. Trust me, from the day Eva arrived, I didn’t look at any other girl, “Steve claimed while winking at Eva
Eva just scrunched her nose, whereas Rose didn’t hold back to teasing him
“Yes, we all know that. That’s a distinct thing that she never even glances at you."
William rose and Eva giggled at the comments, whereas Stephen just smiled, as he knew very well how William diverted the topic to cheer Eva’s mood up. Stephen likes this quality of his dad, as he always handles the situation very well.
That night, when Eva left for her room, William got settled on his couch with his family
"You all know that the Hudson engages in illegal businesses under the guise of hotel operations. I didn’t want to tell all the details to Eva, as it would scare her to know this, but we should take precautions for her safety. Stephen does appoint somereliable man for Eva’s safety. Soon the Hudson’s will know that she is staying with us and our guest. I don’t want them to hurt that innocent girl because of our rivalry.”
“I will see to it, dad."
Soon they called it a night, and everyone retired to their respective rooms. Eva could not sleep. The words of William kept buzzing in her mind. She was thinking about Harry, Today in class, when she met him, she found him a decent man She was glad that she didn’t tell the smith family about how Harry offered a lift to her; otherwise, she doesn’t know how these smith men will react.
But she decided she would follow as William told her; she would keep her distance from Harry. In all these thoughts, her stomach grumbled again. She quietly stood up and picked up the basket, as from that night onwards she always found a basket in her room, and the door kept locked. She never asked Rose about this, but she trusts Rose that she is just ensuring her safety.
The next morning, Eva found only Rose at the breakfast table. She quietly had her breakfast and left for her classes. When she was near her car, she found a new man who greeted her and opened the door for her.
“Eva, he is your bodyguard. He will accompany you from now on, “Rose notified her
“But Rose,“
“I can understand that William had ordered special security for you. I hope you “
“It’s ok, Rose. Bye “
“Bye dear."
When Eva reached the class, the bodyguard remained out of her class. Eva was not feeling good, as all the way to the class, the other students were gawking at her. She was the only one who had a bodyguard accompanying her.
Soon, the class got started. Eva sat in her usual place, but when she found Harry seated beside her, she got alarmed. Harry wished him with a smile, and she just returned the gesture. After the class got started during the lunch break, Harry tried hard to start a conversation, but Eva gave him a cold shoulder. Eva just wished to end the lunch break soon.
As the class got over, Eva started for the exit. The bodyguard was behind her, all alarmed at his work. Soon they started for home. After reaching her room, Eva collapsed on the bed. Today she was feeling very disturbed. She never expected her visit to LA would turn out like this. Eva felt like caged today as the bodyguard was trailing behind her. But she knew that theymade this arrangement for her safety only, but she was not used to it and didn’t want to get accustomed to this atmosphere either. She just wished that these six months could pass quickly, but for whom she was kidding, it was only a month that she shifted here. The following six months seemed to stretch out endlessly for her.
She kept shedding silent tears. She was missing her house, her friends, her free life, and her dad. Eva just wished that her dad would never get transferred or maybe she could accompany him, but nothing happens as she wished for, and now she has to bear all these rich people’s rules and lifestyle during her stay.
In all these thoughts she fell asleep, and she woke up feeling a touch of a soft hand on her forehead. She blinked her eyes to open them and smiled at Rose, who was sitting beside her, roaming her fingers in her hair softly.
“Are youdear? “