She Is A CEO

Chapter 1088 Heart-to-Heart Talk

Steve was not one to take advantage of others. Even though he knew it was a huge sum of money, his pride wouldn't allow him to covet someone else's belongings.

"Dad..." Eve sighed helplessly, unable to bring herself to say the amount out loud.

Eloise understood and reached over to pat her husband's hand, speaking softly, "Calm down. Eve and Lauren are happy together. Why would you want to break them up? Besides..." Eloise hesitated, not wanting to reveal the truth.

"Ah..." Steve let out a deep sigh, knowing exactly what his wife meant by her unfinished sentence.

Just as the three of them were feeling low, there came a knock at the door. Eve hurriedly got up to answer it and saw a waiter pushing in a cart full of desserts with a smile on his face, "Mr. Osade asked me to bring some sweets for Miss Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Davidson."

"Great." Eve stepped aside as she felt warmth spread through her heart like basking in sunlight.

The waiter served tea for Steve and Eloise before arranging all the desserts neatly on plates in front of them. Eloise's eyes lit up at the sight; what woman doesn't love these little treats?

"Enjoy your meal; let me know if you need anything else," said the waiter respectfully after setting everything up perfectly. Steve and Eloise found themselves slightly uncomfortable with such deference from someone who worked beneath them - they had never experienced such subservience before.

"Thank you," Eve thanked him as he left with a nod and smile.

Lauren may have been generous when it came time for paying bills at restaurants or hotels, but everyone loved being around Eve because she was so likable. She didn't carry any airs despite being accompanied by such an influential man. Eve was gentle, timid, and always greeted everyone with smiles. Additionally, she seemed frail which made people feel sorry for her. So naturally, she won many hearts.

"Lauren is really considerate..." Eloise teased while picking up one dessert after another, making sure that Steve could hear her thoughts clearly.

Steve's expression became even more rigid. He didn't know whether he should reach out or hold back. Eve stifled laughter, picked up some desserts, and handed them over, "Dad, you should try this too." As their daughter lowered herself, a way presented itself for Steve and Eloise. They could enjoy delicious food together, and their mood also eased somewhat.

A family of three enjoyed some desserts while chatting about personal matters. At 11:30 pm, Eve suggested that her parents should rest well and she also needed to go back to her room. "Tomorrow, join us in thanking Lauren!" Steve didn't forget to say as Eve left.

"Okay." Eve smiled lightly and held the door for her parents.

The relationship had finally been clarified, and Eve felt much more relaxed. Instead of rushing back to her own room after leaving her parents' room, she went to knock on Lauren's door. She knew he was definitely not asleep.

"You're here so late. Do you want to throw yourself on me?" As he opened the door, Lauren's body was still dizzy with the heat from the shower, and he smiled and teased the shy little flower in front of him. "Lauren!" Eve just yelled angrily, and immediately lowered her head when she saw Lauren's chest. Her face was hot.

"Don't tease me!"

"Okay, I won't tease you," Lauren chuckled and said, "Since your parents are here, let them settle down properly. Anyway, you have explained everything clearly. Let's accompany them for a stroll tomorrow." "Do you know that I explained it clearly?" Eve said intentionally.

"Of course, otherwise, how could you come here so leisurely... to see me?" When saying the word "see", Lauren pulled his collar on purpose, which made Eve flushed when she noticed his movement. "I'm going to bed!" Eve said angrily, glaring at Lauren before running back to her own room. However, her excited figure revealed how happy she was.

Lauren smirked, closed the door and knew that Eve would have a good night's sleep tonight.

For the next few days, Lauren acted as a host and took Steve and Eloise to explore Athegate. He even generously bought them many things, despite their initial reluctance to accept his gifts. However, with their daughter eagerly watching on the sidelines, Steve eventually gave in and accepted his kindness with gratitude.

Eve was certainly not intentionally after Lauren's money. It was just that their relationship had developed to this point, and it would be the best thing for him to treat her own parents well. She no longer cared about the financial relationship between them.

So, from being cautious at the beginning to eventually feeling at ease, Steve and Eloise enjoyed a few days of happy travel with their family. However, there was one thing that particularly concerned them - whenever they suggested contacting her eldest daughter to join them, their youngest daughter always seemed to avoid the topic intentionally or unintentionally, which made them feel very strange.

In fact, Steve and Eloise didn't know that Eve told her sister the good news as early as the first night they came. It was almost early morning, and there was no surprise but impatience in her sister's voice. She said,

"Let them come. Just take care of them with Lauren. I'm busy lately and may not be able to accompany them," Nia said dismissively.

"Can't you spare a day?" Eve pleaded softly. "Mom and Dad even brought your favorite sticky rice pudding."Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

"I don't like that stuff anymore," Nia replied indifferently. "Besides, things are tense between me and Lauren right now. Wouldn't it be more awkward if I am around? Let's not talk about it anymore. I'll see them when I'm less busy."

With that, she hung up the phone, leaving Eve feeling conflicted.

She had thought her sister would be happy about their parents' visit. How was she going to explain this to Eloise and Steve?

So for the past few days, whenever her parents asked about Nia's situation, Eve could only dodge the question or make excuses for her sister being too busy or unwell. She had told more lies in these few days than in the previous twenty years combined.

After spending a day sightseeing together, Steve sat silently on the couch while Eloise came out of the shower in a good mood but noticed his expression,

"You're making that face again," she complained. "Are you unhappy these past few days?"

"I am happy..." Steve sighed softly before looking up at his wife, "... it's just..."

"Just what!?" Eloise sat next to him and asked as he hesitated.

"Eve isn't good at lying; every time we ask about Nia, her expression is unnatural... and there are some things on my mind..."

"I know what you mean; it's because of how Nia acted when she was home before?" Eloise hit upon Steve's concerns with one sentence - how could she not have realized earlier? She just hadn't brought it up until now.