Chapter 47
Evalina then realized that would be too much for Walden. She forced a laugh. “Walden, I’m so sorry. I totally messed up there, but don’t sweat it. I’ve got a backup plan.
Walden shook his head, still processing. You… you said he was all up in your face in the meeting room. What gives?”
Evalina waved it off. “Oh, that was just me losing my cool. Hugo was blowing off work, having a grand old time with someone. I was pissed and just threw that out there to get a rise out of him and whoever he was with. My bad.”
Walden nodded slowly. “Yeah, I was thinking….. Hugo hitting on you at work. But nah, he’s never been accused of that kinda stuff. He’s a jerk, sure, but not like that.”
Evalina smiled. “Exactly. He’s got a super hot girlfriend. Why would he even look my way? You’re reading way too much into it, Walden”
Walden looked at her, his eyes serious as he studied her delicate features. “Evalina, you really need to see yourself more clearly. But you were way too bold this time. If you tick off Hugo… He stopped, not wanting to scare her but knowing it could get ugly.
Evalina shook her head. “Don’t worry, Walden. I’ll find another way. Elite Architectural Design won’t be affected by this.”
It’s not just about the company… Walden wanted to tell her that she was in deep trouble. Hugo could ruin her with a snap of his fingers.
But Evalina was busy blaming herself. “I know, I shouldn’t have acted so impulsively. But I’ll definitely find a way to fix this
Walden felt a weird urge to
protect
Evalina from Hugo. “Forget it, Evalina. Let me handle this,”
“But–Evalina started to protest, but Walden cut her off, “Come on, just focus on your drawings. Business stuff isn’t really your thing. Go grab a bite to eat,”
After being led out, Evalina stood outside, rubbing her forehead and sighing. She thought she was over Hugo, but she still got worked up when his name came up. Now, the had no other choice.
Hugo looked like he was about to explode, his face all tense and serious. The whole room felt heavy with his anger.
Olive had never seen him lose it like this before. It kinda hurt to see him so upset. Is he really that ticked off because of Evalina? Does he actually give a crap about her?‘
“Man. Evalina’s really pushing it. Have I been going easy on her or what?” Hugo said, shaking his head.
“Hugo, chill out. Getting this mad ain’t good for you,” Olive told him, trying to sound calm.
But Hugo was in his own world of anger. “She’s got some serious guts, messing with me right now,” he grumbled.
Hugo… Olive touched his arm, trying to get through to him.
He finally seemed to come back to earth, noticing Olive’s worried look. He took a deep breath and tried to cool down. But he didn’t think he could stay with Olive in this condition.
Sorry, Olive. I’m way
y out of line today. You just relax and grab something to eat. I’ll swing back later, okay?” he said, his voice more
Olive bat her lip and nodded. “I’m good, Hugo Just don’t go getting yourself all worked up
“Got it,” he said, then headed out.
Once he was gone, Olive felt her own frustration bubble up. She swept the dishes off the table in a huff. “Evalina, why can’t you just…. diappear already she muttered, feeling a little better after letting off some steam,
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