She Is A CEO

Chapter 1097 Evil Words from an Evil Person

Eve was at a loss for words in the face of her sister's anger. She instinctively lowered her head, not realizing that this only made Nia angrier.

"Eve! Do you always think I'm a bother? Always making you go to Lauren for help? Is that what you think?" Nia persisted, grabbing onto this point and berating Eve with increasingly hurtful words. Even Kevin couldn't bear to watch anymore, and the guards behind them frowned disapprovingly.

"Nia, don't blame Eve," Kevin interjected. "She's done everything she can for you. The only person who can let you out now is Casper, but he's still stuck in Lepus and hasn't come back yet. And even though Leon has woken up, he keeps saying he doesn't feel well - there's nothing we can do."

"Nothing you can do?" Nia refused to listen to Kevin's explanation and stubbornly believed they weren't doing enough for her. "Who is Lauren anyway? If he wants to help me, even if I'm just a suspect or even convicted already, he could get me out! It all comes down to whether or not Eve wants to save me! And what about you? Don't tell me things aren't easier without me around?"

Eve and Kevin both frowned at Nia's words - they were too much! Besides their parents, there was no one closer than the three of them in this world. They had done everything they could - why did she doubt them like this?

"Heh," seeing their identical expressions made Nia sneer suddenly. "Looks like your relationship has been good these days huh? Your expressions are exactly the same... did something happen between you two?"

"Nia!" Hearing this made Eve furious; her eyes widened as she couldn't believe what she heard.

Kevin was also angry, "Nia calm down! I know it hasn't been easy being here these past few weeks, but taking it out on us isn't fair either! We're your closest people; isn't it hard enough trusting us?! Do you know how much we've had to swallow our pride because of our love for you?"

Kevin's loud rebuke seemed effective as Nia stared at them both silently without saying anything else hurtful.

"Nia," after a moment of silence passed by slowly, Eve spoke softly, "We will get you out." With those final words spoken firmly, she turned around and walked away from the scene- clearly unable stay any longer.

"You see her, she just..." Nia saw her sister turn around and walk away, and once again became angry, but Kevin interrupted before she could say anything.

"You need to reflect on what you said earlier!" Kevin said coldly. "Your words were really hurtful!"

Kevin thought he had been doing everything for Nia, but when he heard those words from her earlier, even he couldn't bear it. Let alone Eve.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

Thinking about this made him feel angry inside. After giving Nia a cold glance, he turned around and walked away like Eve did before, leaving Nia standing there in front of the glass for a long time.

Kevin quickened his pace to catch up with Eve who was walking ahead of him alone. When they were side by side, he remained silent for a while before speaking up.

"Don't blame her," Kevin said consolingly. "She's not doing well in there..."

Eve let out a bitter laugh and whispered softly, "How can I blame her?" Seeing how thin her sister had become made it impossible for her not to feel heartbroken. "I'm just afraid that what she said is true - that I didn't try hard enough."

"Don't think like that," Kevin comforted her. "Nia may not see your efforts during this period of time but I do." He paused briefly before continuing, "But we can't control this situation; we can only hope Lucia will put in the effort."

Ms. Webb?

Eve looked at Kevin with confusion as he nodded towards her; suddenly understanding dawned upon her.

That afternoon, Eve went to Webbex Group and spoke briefly before leaving again.

Lucia stood at the door of the office watching Eve's lonely figure disappear into the distance; thinking Casper must be feeling anxious by now too.

As Lucia predicted Casper was indeed becoming more anxious by each passing day since those missed calls from Lucia, which left him wondering why she hadn't contacted him since then? It had already been six days!

There had been many times where Casper impulsively wanted to contact Lucia but always managed to suppress these thoughts forcefully instead - no! He couldn't lose face!

Another thing bothering Casper was Libby's treatment issue - after completing short-term treatment which showed good results initially - doctors recommended continuing treatment, which meant that he still couldn't take Libby hostage anymore! On top of all this Miles insisted on returning back together with them too!

The people they wanted to take away couldn't be taken away while those who didn't want them kept following them around - these were reasons why Casper hesitated about returning back Athegate so far...

It had been a week and Leon was still in the hospital. The other subordinates were not up to par, and the company executives were constantly calling to urge them. Casper had no choice but to return home, leaving Libby's future treatment up in the air. Miles couldn't bear to abandon his son.

Casper and Miles returned to Athegate together. As soon as they arrived, Miles added more manpower by Casper's side. Although Casper was resentful, he didn't openly oppose it. Instead, he spread the news of his return throughout their circle, hoping that Lucia would hear about it first.

In fact, Lucia knew that Casper had returned as soon as he set foot on Athegate's soil. However, after years of hardship and experience, she was one step ahead of him when it came to composure. She didn't contact him first but also didn't deliberately avoid him because of what Eve said that day.

As soon as Casper returned home, he threw himself into work again while still attending various social events with ease - surprisingly running into Lucia at one such gathering.

Tonight was an engagement party thrown by a big shot for his son; at the party, Casper met the stunningly beautiful Lucia who had come alone tonight.

It was too easy for him to spot her shining like a star in the crowd; just then, Lucia was chatting with the host while Casper quietly moved closer nearby and overheard their conversation. "Why did you come alone tonight? Does Mr. Davies have something else going on?"

"Sorry, Arthur is out of town right now so he can't make it back here. He asked me to congratulate your son and Miss Foley on his behalf. I hope they live happily ever after." Lucia smiled lightly. "Mr. Davies is thoughtful," the big shot chuckled before adding, "Unfortunately there isn't anyone here tonight acting as your escort."