Chapter 4015

Married At First Sight
Chapter 4015
Abby spoke sharply, “We’ll discuss this later. For your information, my oldest sister is out right now, and I’m busy. Please don’t call me again unless it’s an emergency. If you disrupt my work and force me to stay late, my resentment toward you will only grow.”
Evan stammered, “O-Okay, I won’t bother you. Just… please don’t overwork yourself. Take care.”
Without another word, Abby ended the call.
Evan let out a small sigh as he stared at his phone. Before he could tuck it back into his pocket, a sleek luxury car exited the company parking lot.
Most employees had already left for the day, and rush hour traffic had long subsided.
This car was clearly out of place—it had to belong to someone significant.
Evan observed as the car slowed near the gate. Based on Abby’s earlier conversation, her older sister, Adalee, had just departed the building.
He didn’t know much about the Du family, other than their powerful status. While he had met a few of their family members during his pursuit of Abby, those encounters had been brief. The one he knew the least about was Adalee, the formidable president of Du Group.
Adalee was a significant force in the corporate world, even with a chairman still at the helm. She was the one making the majority of the decisions and carrying the leadership burden. Evan had only seen her once—from a distance—and she had left quite an impression.
The car came to a stop just as it reached him. The back window rolled down smoothly, unveiling Adalee’s sharp, elegant features.
“Hello, Miss Du,” Evan greeted her politely, though he couldn’t ignore the cold intensity of her gaze.
“What are you doing here?” Adalee asked, her voice crisp and direct, leaving no room for pleasantries.
“I’m waiting for Abby to finish.”

“Work so I can take her to dinner,” Evan replied, making an effort to keep his tone respectful. Adalee’s expression remained stern. “You’re waiting to treat Abby to dinner? Mr. York, what exactly are you up to? Are you here to ask for her assistance, or are you trying to pursue her again like before?”

Before Evan could respond, Adalee interrupted him. “Didn’t you once say you could never fall in love with our Abby? If you don’t care for her, why force yourself? Why waste her time? Instead of stringing Abby along, go back and tell your grandmother the truth.”

Her tone turned sharper as she leaned slightly out of the window. “And let me make one thing clear: do not toy with Abby’s feelings again. Last time, Abby stopped us from intervening. But don’t confuse her restraint for ours. If you try that stunt again, I don’t care who you are—I’ll make sure you regret it.”

Evan felt the weight of her words. Adalee’s protectiveness bordered on ferocity, and he had no doubt she would follow through on her threats if he crossed a line. The York family was known for their strict and honorable reputation, built over generations. Evan understood that his actions could tarnish that legacy, which would be unforgivable in his grandmother’s eyes.

Straightening his posture, Evan met Adalee’s unwavering gaze. “Ms. Du, I understand your concerns. I assure you, this time is different. I’m here on my own accord—this isn’t something my grandmother pushed me into. I am sincere about Abby.”

His words carried conviction, but Adalee remained skeptical. “Sincere? That’s easy to claim,” she replied with a cold scoff.

“I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ll prove it through my actions,” Evan said, his voice steady. “If I ever dare to play with Abby’s feelings again, you won’t need to…”

“Punish me—my family will handle that themselves. I’m not that kind of man.” Adalee raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. Evan continued earnestly, “At first, I followed my grandmother’s wishes. She wanted me to build a relationship with Abby, and I tried. But now, it’s not about her; it’s about me. I’m here because I want to be. Abby deserves someone who truly values her, and I intend to be that person.” Adalee’s expression remained unchanged, but her silence conveyed a lot. She wasn’t convinced, but she was listening. Evan understood that he still had a long way to go to earn both her trust and Abby’s.