Chapter 13

Nathan's heart skipped a beat as his head snapped around. For a split second, he thought it was Annabelle. But when he saw the person standing at the entrance, he realized it was Daphne. "Daphne?" Nathan froze. "Weren't you traveling abroad? Why are you back so suddenly?" Daphne strode into the room in a sharp suit and high heels. Her gaze was frosty, and when it landed on Evelyn, there was nothing but unfiltered disdain in her eyes. "If I didn't rush back, who knows what kind of woman you'd end up with?" Daphne sneered. Her eyes locked onto Evelyn. "Evelyn, right?" Evelyn shrank back under Daphne's gaze. Her eyes welled with tears. "Daphne, I-I don't think I've ever offended you. Why do you hate me so much?" Daphne ignored her pity act. Instead, she pulled a thick stack of photos from her bag and flung them at Evelyn. "You've never offended me. But on my trip overseas, I heard quite a bit about your... accomplishments." The photos were scattered across the floor. Evelyn glanced