Chapter 21

Michael opened up the surveillance footage of Eve's flat the moment he returned to the hotel. Ever since Michael installed the cameras in her flat, he'd been monitoring her every single day. He stared at Eve in her forest green dress and bejeweled earrings. Simon was the one who had helped her put them on. "Let's go to the banquet." Eve's cheerful voice rang out from the footage. Michael then took his car keys and marched out the door. The banquet Eve was talking about had to be the charity event the Ashburn family was hosting tonight. If it weren't for Trisha's interjection, Eve and Simon would've already arrived at the venue. "Please leave, Mr. Doran." The guards blocked Michael's way the moment he reached the venue entrance. "Mr. Ashburn has instructed us to keep you out tonight. You're not welcome here." A vein in Michael's temple throbbed angrily. He shoved down the urge to barge in and returned to his car. Ever since the Ashburn family stopped Michael's plan to acquire the