He rationalized his presence, telling himself he just wanted to see her one last time.
Back in his car, Edwin received a call from Tina.
Without hesitation, he instructed, âCancel all my appointments for today.
â
Tina, surprised by his uncharacteristic disconnection from work, complied.
âOkay, Mr.
Evans!â
Just as Edwin was about to end the call, Tina added, âOh, Mr.
Evans, Miss Smith called.
She said she couldnât reach you all night!â
Edwinâs brow furrowed.
Vanessa?
He had nearly forgotten about her amidst everything.
After the call, he dialed Vanessaâs number.
Vanessa, though a skilled businesswoman, adopted a playful tone with Edwin.
âMr.
Evans, youâre quite elusive,â she teased.
Edwin was accustomed to such flirtations in the business world, where many women tried different approaches to catch his attention.
Vanessaâs flirtation neither bothered nor interested him.
After a pause, Edwin proposed, âLetâs meet.
â
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Vanessa agreed, though her tone lacked enthusiasm, aware that a business hour meeting was rarely a positive sign.
An hour later, they sat in a cafe downtown.
Edwin didnât beat around the bush.
âVanessa, weâre not right for each other.
I think itâs best to end things here,â he stated.
Vanessa, her expression calm, tapped her porcelain cup elegantly.
Looking at Edwin, she remarked, âYouâre heartbroken.
â
Edwinâs eyes narrowed.
âHave you been investigating me?â
With a subtle smile, Vanessa took a sip from her cup.