Evelyn’s POV
Diana sat on the sofa, openly scrutinizing my ho’s decor.
When she saw , she lifted her chin with the haughty deanor of soone accustod to being obeyed.
"Evelyn," she commanded rather than greeted, "I hear you have connections with Evelink Biosciences. My brother’s company has a high-profile client who’s gravely ill. None of the hospitals here can help him. Since Evelink is apparently so advanced, I need you to make arrangents imdiately."
She continued without waiting for my response. "I’ve done my research. Evelink has internationally certified dical aircraft. I need you to get one out here right away."
According to Jackson’s intel, Diana’s brother had promised his client that if he recovered, the client would grant his company exclusive rights to handle all real estate developnts in the tri-state area—worth millions in pure profit annually.
Ever since Calvin had taken over Wolfe Haven International, he had cut off Diana’s family from using the company na to secure deals, even issuing a public statent that Radiant Properties had no connection to Wolfe Haven.
I looked at Diana’s entitled expression, finding it almost ridiculous that she thought she could still intimidate .
I sat on the farthest sofa from her while a staff mber brought my coffee. Taking a slow sip,I finally responded with just a few words.
"Why should I?"
Diana’s face darkened. "Because I’m Rowan and Rhys’s grandmother. If I decide I don’t want you to see them, you won’t."
She leaned forward, her voice dropping to a threatening whisper. "I know you ca back to fight for custody. Don’t think I can’t make that impossible for you."
I took another sip of my coffee, unmoved.
Diana had apparently promised her brother that his client would receive transport on Evelink’s dical aircraft with the top treatnt team. The contract was already signed, and failure to deliver would cost them big ti.
"I can’t help you," I said calmly.
Diana’s face reddened with each refusal. Finally, she lost it, "What do you an you can’t? You made it happen for Eric Sullivan! Why not for family?"
I shrugged. "I’m just an assistant. I don’t have that kind of influence."
Checking my watch, I stood. "If there’s nothing else, Luna Diana, the door’s right there."
"Wait!" Diana’s breathing got heavy with anger, but realizing the contract implications, she quickly changed tactics. She stood up and grabbed my hand, her tone suddenly sweet as pie.
"Evelyn, honey, we were family for five years. How can you help complete strangers but not your own family? I watched Rowan and Rhys grow up. As long as they call grandma, I’ll always love them like my own flesh and blood."
She squeezed my hand, her smile totally fake. "And you, Evelyn, no matter what happened between you and Calvin, you’ll always be like a daughter to ."
Diana clearly thought she was being generous, throwing a bone while saving face.
I watched her beg with complete detachnt.
"So... hurry up and get this arranged. The client is already waiting outside your place, and he can’t wait much longer."
She actually brought the patient here? How manipulative.
I looked at her phony warmth and felt sick to my stomach. The coffee I’d just had threatened to co back up.
"I appreciate that, but," I said, pulling my hand away. "I really can’t make this work. Maybe try your client’s insurance company for dical transport."
I headed for the door, grateful I had insisted on eting in the sitting room instead of letting her negative energy anywhere near my actual living space.
"Evelyn, don’t you walk away from !" Diana’s voice rose. "If you don’t get this done today, I’m taking Rowan and Rhys back to the pack house. You’ll never see them again!"
Her voice sounded absolutely sure this threat would work on .
Anger shot through at the ntion of my children. Before I could respond, a cold, familiar voice cut through the room.
"Who said you could co here?"
The autumn breeze swept through the open window, carrying the last warmth of sumr.Calvin’s familiar scent filled the room, cedar and winter air.
He appeared in the doorway, his presence commanding as always. He walked right up to .
Diana imdiately stiffened at the sight of her son. All that arrogance just lted away in seconds.
"Who said you could co here?" Calvin’s voice was flat and emotionless. His eyes had this icy look that made even feel cold, though I knew his anger wasn’t aid at .
"I just ca to see the children," Diana’s voice shook as her confidence collapsed. "Rowan and Rhys haven’t visited the pack house in ages."
Calvin stared her down without blinking. "The children aren’t your responsibility anymore."
Diana pulled herself together. "How can they not be my responsibility? I raised those boys, gave them a proper education. I’m their grandmother."
I watched as Calvin’s expression turned dangerous.
"I know everything," he said, his voice low and threatening. "You took Rowan and Rhys from Evelyn’s care by force, keeping them from their mother."
I felt a flicker of surprise at his words. Was Calvin actually defending against his own mother? That was unexpected.
"Now that Evelyn has returned, caring for her sons is her right," he continued firmly. "You will not threaten her or try to take the twins from her again."
Diana’s gaze shifted nervously away from her son. She clearly hadn’t expected this reaction.
"Calvin, let’s forget about the kids for now. What I’m asking Evelyn to do is really important," Diana pleaded, changing tactics. "Your Uncle Randy’s client is waiting right outside! Soone could die!"
I couldn’t help letting out a laugh. "Is it really about saving a life, or just about the money?"
Diana looked like she wanted to slap , but Calvin’s presence held her back. She continued her act, widening her eyes dramatically.
"Calvin, please talk so sense into Evelyn. This client is huge for Randy’s company."
I stood back, curious to see what Calvin would do. Was he still the mama’s boy who jumped when Diana called?
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