Entangled bonds

emergency?" the representative aske

ry at Kithon Apartments," Ev

e sending police offi

e overturned, and belongings scattered everywhere. She searched frantically, but nothing s

y secured the area and began inspecting the apartment, dusting for fingerprints and collecting evi

their voice reassuring. "It's not safe for you to stay here to

ir investigation, they spoke with the apartment owner, their voices hushed but urgent. The owner's

y, Miss Eva. Our security measures were robust, and I'm baffled by how this breach occur

s. "Do you think this means th

we'll review our security footage t

olled through her phone, searching for someone to reach out to. She made a few calls to old friends

s up?" Kris answ

o you know anybody in Davon city?I don't know where

" Kris asked, concer

I just need a place to stay

d of mine, Miss Tabitha. She's a bit older, b

ked an Uber and headed to the location, her mind racing with thoughts of Miss Ta

s warm and inviting, with antique furniture, soft lighting, and a hint of freshly

derly lady herself. "Well, well, well! If that ain't a pretty one!" Miss Tabitha exclaimed, her dar

Pretty girls don't say thank you for the truth. Go on, dear, make yours

collapsing onto the plush bed without even bothering to change out of her clothes. I

he freshened up in the bathroom, dressed in comfortable clothes, and headed to the living r

plied, her stomach gro

have plans for the day?" Mrs. Tabitha

rest today," Eva said, gr

e shortly. You'll be okay on your own, won't you?

titude towards this kind stranger

g so kind to her. It was unusual for someone to show such warmth towards a complete stranger. Her thoughts

r room, feeling grateful for this peaceful oa

his desire for her consumed him. He had been watching her since her job interview, captivated by her beauty and g

reverie. "Enter," he called ou

l. "Sir, you have a client call schedule

. "Where is she?" he asked softly. "I thought

day off, sir." And "my leave w

smissed Jane and immediately reached for his phone, dialing Rosa's numbe

diately," Mason barked

her heart racing. "Who authorized you to give Eva a da

l employees are entitled to d

her here at once. You may leave," he directed, not even botheri

va over the phone. "Eva, it's Rosa. You

d alert. "What's going

. He wants to see you immediately. Please hurry, Eva.

dible. "Okay, I'l

of relief. "Thank you

, her face set in determination. Mason's expression was unyielding, his voice f

ent, she revealed more than she intended. "My house was raided by an intruder

y farewell and exited the office, leaving Mason's curiosity piqued. He wa

here. Undeterred, Mason removed the tape and entered the apartment. The interior was still in disa

is curiosity. His keen sense of smell allowed him to pinpoint the intruder's scent, but it tantalizingly eluded him, refusing to be placed. Frustrated, Mason reluctantly left the a

e hastened in, handing him the phone. "Maso

a shiver down his spine. "Who the hell is thi

ce sneered. "You're stronger than

is gaze fixed on Eva's image on the CCTV screen. How did this stranger know about his growing feelings for her? It hadn't even been long since she sta