All Chapters of Eve's Temptation: Bound By His Obsession: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

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072: Visitors II

-DOMINIC- The look on Eve’s face when she opened the door was worth the drive. “W-what are you doing here?” She stuttered, eyes wide with disbelief. I opened my mouth to answer, but then her mother appeared from behind her, smiling wide, hands already reaching for my arm. “You made it!” Evelyn—she had insisted I call her that—pulled me inside. “Come on, come on in.” I handed her the flowers, and she thanked me with a smile. We walked past Eve.

073: Legacy Week I

-Eve-“You were supposed to meet my mom on Wednesday,” I told Alex after Dominic's words had unintentionally stuck to my head since Sunday.Alex looked up from his laptop, the only still that was currently worth his attention. “What?”“Dinner, you said you'd come.”“Eve.” He rubbed a hand over his face. “Legacy Week is consuming me. The venue walkthrough ran over, then Eleanor called an emergency meeting about the staff film.”I folded my arms.“If you wanted to, you would.”The words slipped out before I could stop them.His head lifted. “What?”“Nothing.”“That's not nothing. Who said that to you?”I looked away.“Eve.” His voice softened. “Listen to me. I want to meet your mother. I want every part of your life. Right now, I'm just trying to get through the next few weeks. After the gala, things calm down. I promise.”I wanted to believe him.“Okay.”“Okay.” He kissed my forehead. “Just give me until Legacy Week is over.”The next three weeks disappeared into planning.The hotel's

074: Legacy Week II

-EVE-Downstairs, Alex was nowhere in sight, but at least Ana was. She was in the main hall, muttering something under her breath as she rolled out the red carpet.“You look pissed,” I said, trying to lighten her mood.She straightened, gritting her teeth. “Ugh! I'm so fucking tired of being directly tied to Vanessa. She's so arrogant and indecisive—”“Sh! Someone might hear you,” I whispered, looking over my shoulders. “Let them hear for all I care!” She spat. She was clearly way past caring.Before I could speak, the hum in the hall disappeared. I turned. Eleanor Kingston had walked in with Vanessa beside her.Eleanor glanced around, eyes scanning and scrutinizing the entire hall. She glanced at the table placement, she nodded. At the flowers, and everything else, and then her eyes landed on the stage’s backdrop.She paused, pointed to it. “The color is wrong. Didn't we change it? Burgundy is different from wine red!” Her voice rose.Vanessa quickly stepped forward. “I'm really

075: Five, Session Two

-Eve-It had been ten minutes since I last called Alex, and now I had to walk in alone to this place because Eleanor called.He was supposed to pick me up, but I ended up coming here by myself.The space looked relatively normal, like a low-lit wellness clinic with private consultation suites that made it neutral.There was nothing erotic about the place like I'd imagined.Though the atmosphere was awkward, I mean, everyone knew why everyone was here.The sign at the reception desk made it even clearer, it read: Intimacy Education Center.I gave them the slip for my appointment, they explained to me that we’d be couple number five for session two.Apparently session two was the code name for: Bdsm education.Then they handed me a consent form and I was directed to a lounge where other couples sat. There were muted conversations—whispers, awkward laughter, nervous energy, and brochures on the tables. “Consent in Practice” “Communication in Intimacy” “Safe Exploration Basics”I sat

076: Reunion I

-Evelyn- I'd been sitting in front of the mirror for over thirty minutes while Eve tweezed, clipped, brushed, and styled. Every time she declared herself finished, she'd spot one more thing that needed fixing and start all over again. I let her fuss, mostly because it seemed to calm her nerves as much as it was supposed to calm mine. Personally, I couldn't have cared less about my hair or makeup. In less than an hour, I was going to see my first baby for the first time in thirty years, and that was the only thing on my mind. I had listened to Eve talk about Rachael. I'd seen photos of Rachael. But I still didn't know Rachael. I wanted to know Rachael. I wanted to hear what she sounded like. To know her personality, what her laugh sounded like. I wanted to know everything about her. So when I got the call that she'd finally decided to see me, my chest burst with emotions I didn't have a name for. Finally, Eve announced I was perfect. Then we left my apartment

077: Reunion II

-Evelyn-“I'm sorry.” The words hung heavy in the air. My heart slammed hard against my chest as I waited expectantly for a response.Instead, she simply nodded. Was that acceptance? My mind wondered.Then finally spoke. It was slow, measured and hesitant.“Did you… want me?” I finally got the courage to meet her gaze. Her eyes were just like mine. I slowly nodded. “More than anything—”“Then why?” There was sharpness in her tone.A lump formed in my throat, but I swallowed and steadied myself. “I was eighteen, I didn't have a real support system. Every decision I made felt wrong.”“Eve told me you didn't know everything about the adoption.” She quietly admitted.“Yes.” I said. “My in-laws made me look unstable, and had my ex-husband sign the adoption papers. I came home one day,” I paused, forcing back tears. “And you were gone.”She nodded again. It seemed to be a coping habit. I continued. “I didn't give up, you were taken away from me. And I should have fought harder for you.

078: Till My Last Breath

-Evelyn-“Mom, who were you with earlier on the phone?” Eve asked, raising her hand to hail a cab.“Um, it's a caller from a job I applied to. Apparently I'm too old for the role.” I lied smoothly.“You're going to find something. Eventually.” She assured me.I nodded, feeling grateful. “And thank you for today, Eve.” I reached for her hand gently squeezing it.“You're welcome.”“You go ahead. I have to meet up with someone in an hour.”A smirk curled on her lips. “It's not Robert, is it?”“Robert? How did—”“I saw you secretly texting him at the table.” She grinned.Heat rushed to my cheeks like a teenager caught with a crush. It was ridiculous to be this embarrassed at forty-eight.“Are you two already dating?”“We're not dating. Yet.” I tried—and failed—to sound casual. “And it's not Robby—”“Ooh. Robby, huh?” Her grin widened.“Eve.”“You two should just go out already.”“We are. We're having dinner at his place on Sunday.”Her eyes lit up. “That's a good thing.”“Yeah. I think so

079: The Gala I

-Dominic-Saturday had finally arrived, and in a few hours, the legacy event gala would officially commence. It had been a long week of activities, and unexpected turns.Speaking of unexpected turns, my mind went to Eve. It was the last place I thought I’d see her. Then again, I wasn’t quite surprised.I saw her argue with Alex that day, and now except I was imagining things, I was hearing their voices again.Somewhere along the empty stretch of hallways at the hotel.I paused in my tracks. Listened.They were talking about that day. “You’ve been ignoring my calls, it's been four days.” Alex said, “I wasn’t thinking, I should have considered how you felt before I made that decision. Please, let me make it up to you. Please.”Silence.Then a small sigh. “You’re a guest, I’m a staff. Let’s talk after the gala.”Then she started walking in my direction, and I resumed walking. When she reached in front of me, she paused, and turned.Red crawled up her neck to her cheeks, and without a w

080: The Gala II

-Dominic-At exactly seven-thirty, the event commenced. Hopefully, it was everything Mom had envisioned.For the first time in the hotel's history, the gala wasn't attended solely by investors and partners. Staff members who had served the hotel since its opening had also been invited. It was a celebration of legacy in every sense of the word.Yet despite the music, the applause, and the carefully curated atmosphere, my mind remained fixed on one thing.Caxdon Hospitality.And what I'd discovered.When Mom was finally called to the stage, a sense of foreboding settled in my chest.As she stepped into the spotlight, the room erupted in applause.At the executive table, Father and Uncle Jon sat surrounded by key investors, their faces etched with confidence.Like Uncle Jon had said earlier, tonight was about certainty, about controlling the story.She thanked the guests for attending. She spoke of growth, sacrifice, and the people who had built the hospitality division into what it was

081: Code Blue

-Eve-I barely made it to the restroom.The gala had dissolved into chaos after Jonathan's arrest. Investors were shouting. Reporters were swarming the exits. Security was moving through the crowd.For a few minutes, I had forgotten about the pressure building in my bladder. The moment the commotion started, it was the first chance I'd had to slip away. You know that feeling where the pressure heightens the closer you get to the bathroom, that was the one.I bolted to the bathroom, and relieved myself. As a staff, one of the rules was to stay still throughout the event.But after seeing Alex a couple of hours ago, I got upset. And drank too much water. Which didn't exactly make sense.When I stepped back into the hallway, I froze.I heard familiar voices. I would've kept walking if I hadn't heard Alex's name.My feet stopped before my brain could catch up.The voices were coming from around the corner.The voices belonged to Alex and Vanessa. I should have kept walking though, I didn

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