Chapter 4014

Married At First Sight
Chapter 4014
Evan had been waiting outside the Du Group gates since the afternoon. Hours passed, and he hadn’t even caught a glimpse of Abby. When she finally answered his call, relief flooded over him.
“I still have some work to finish,” Abby replied coolly. “I won’t leave until it’s done. What do you want?”
The confirmation that she was still in the office reassured Evan. At least she hadn’t left while he was waiting. A smile began to form on his face.
“Abby, it’s already dark, and it’s time for dinner. Aren’t you hungry? How about this—come out for a meal with me. After we eat, I’ll bring you back so you can finish your work. Sound good? Or,” he added quickly, “how much work do you have left? I bought us movie tickets. Once you’re done, we can catch a show together.”
Abby’s response remained as cold as ever. “Evan, I’m sorry, but I don’t have time. Once I’m finished here, I’ll head home for dinner. It’s rare that I don’t have a business dinner tonight, and I’d like to rest.”
In reality, Abby already had plans to meet up with her girlfriends at the pedestrian street later that evening. They were going shopping at 8 PM, and she had no intention of spending time with Evan.
He had only been pursuing her for a single day, and he was already suggesting dinner and a movie? What audacity.
Abby scoffed internally. Did he think she was that easy to win over? Once, she had given him her heart. And what had he said? That he could never fall in love with her. He had told her to give up, apologizing as if that would erase the pain.
No, Evan York would not get off that easily.
Abby had even hesitated to pick up Spencer at the airport on Saturday, but now she was reconsidering. Maybe she would go and pick him up after all.

Not because she had romantic feelings for Spencer—they had always maintained a sibling-like bond. Besides, Spencer’s heart belonged to someone else. However, spending time with him might make Evan uncomfortable, perhaps even jealous. The thought brought a small smile to her lips. After all, Spencer was practically family. If she spent more time with him, it would seem completely natural. Whether Evan liked it or not, he would just have to accept it.

Evan, unwilling to give up, changed his strategy. “Alright, forget the movie. Let’s just go out for dinner. My treat.”

Abby’s tone remained cold. “Evan, do you really think I can’t afford to feed myself? I don’t need your charity. Besides, I enjoy sour and spicy food. Can you even handle that? You don’t eat spicy food and you dislike anything sour. Our tastes are completely different, so dining together wouldn’t even be enjoyable.”

That was a harsh truth. Whenever they had dined together in the past, Abby had always accommodated Evan’s preference for bland, light dishes. But would Evan ever do the same for her?

She doubted it.

Abby had grown up with her master, enduring hardships and learning to appreciate the simple things in life. She wasn’t picky about food, but her love for bold, spicy flavors had always been a part of her.

Evan hesitated, then stammered, “Abby, that’s not what I meant. I know you don’t need me to treat you—you’re more than capable of taking care of yourself. I just… I just want to share a meal with you. That’s all. And if you prefer spicy food, then let’s have spicy food. You can order whatever you want. I’ll eat it, I promise.”

Determined to win her over, Evan resolved to adapt. If it meant enduring dishes heavy with chili, so be it. For Abby, he would adjust to her fiery tastes, even if it left his mouth on fire.

Evan wondered how Abby had earned the nickname “Fox.” She was not only sharp and clever, but her fiery personality matched her passion for spicy food. However, he couldn’t overlook the irony of the situation. For months, he had been captivated by the enigmatic “Fox,” the one woman he believed was out of his reach. Yet, here he was, standing outside Abby’s office, realizing just how little he truly knew about her. Back then, he hadn’t cared enough to understand Abby. He admired her strength and determination but convinced himself that his heart belonged to someone else. Now, as he stood there in the dark, Evan couldn’t help but question if he had been mistaken all along.