Eve heard the 'click' sound of when a call ends.
She sent a prayer that it would turn out okay. It would solve many future problems, not just this time. She didn't have a car so this may happen again. She also mostly spent time at home. She'd love for Evangeline to have the same habit.
It would make them two peas in a pod.
"Don't worry, Eve. We'll figure this out," Avery assured her in a soothing voice, "Where are you right now?"
"I'm in the bathroom. I made an excuse that I needed to use it." Eve looked at the phone's time. Almost 10 minutes had gone by. Ambryan must be suspicious. If he decided to peek in, he'd find no line for the women's bathroom.
She'd have no choice but to say she took a Number 2.
Unlike her, Avery remained optimistic. "So, we still have some time. Let's think of a backup solution if the apartment is unavailable."
"Mrs. Hathaway, is this really okay?" Eve couldn't help but ask. "It's one thing to have me endorse a brand but it's another thing for you to spend money on Evangeline."
She merely wanted to borrow a place, not rent one. It would be too costly since she'd stay in her own apartment. The other one would just be for a front. Based on Cale's information, this wouldn't be an ordinary apartment either.
What kind of complex would await her?
"Nonsense. This is little compared to what I am asking of you. Besides, I know you don't want to lie about your identity. That's why I gave you my full cooperation in creating a stage persona for you," Avery elaborated. The young woman loved to worry too much at times. "This apartment will still be partially paid by your agency. You'll just need to participate in more projects."
"Duly noted."
'More modelling?' Eve comprehended. She got lucky last time. Luna knew of her situation and lowered her expectations. The next time wouldn't be the same. It couldn't go on like this for the next 9 months—not when Evangeline had a sponsor.
She had to be worthy of it.
"Oh, Cale is calling," Avery said, "Let me get it so we'll know what to do."
Eve heard the following silence. She pulled her phone away from her and looked at the screen. It showed her home page. The madam must have ended the call instead of putting her on hold. There wasn't anything else to do but wait.
She resumed her pacing, tucking her hands behind her back.
A notification ping bounced off the walls.
''From Avery: Eve, good news! The apartment is available! I'll leave the address below and will meet you there—just for any complication like paperwork and the key. Have a safe trip!''
Eve didn't waste time.
She bolted out of the door, memorizing the address. The location seemed familiar. She must have heard about it in the news before. It was at the upper side of the city, a bit far away from the apartment. It would take time to go back and forth if needed someday.
"Ms. Reed," a voice interrupted halfway out of the skating rink.
Eve stumbled back. She recognized the person as Wen, one of Ambryan's bodyguards. They met after she became a secretary. The woman was second-in-charge of security. The team always went wherever her boss went. Now that they were alone, Eve wondered if they recognized her.
They must have verified Evangeline's identity.
She pushed the thought out of her mind. It would be something to worry about when she got home. Avery might also know something that she didn't.
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