Chapter 552 You're Overthinking It
Evelyn appeared to be completely unaware of the strain in Dermot's voice. She nodded in agreement, reminiscing, "Indeed, during my apprenticeship with my mentor, we spent a great deal of time together. It was enjoyable. We haven't seen each other in a few years, but the connection remains."'Bond?' Dermot thought, a twinge of unease prickling at him at the mention of that word. He was uncertain if such a bond between him and Evelyn even existed.Dermot lapsed into silence, and it was then that Evelyn detected something was amiss. She glanced at him, playfully prodding, "You're not envious, are you?"He remained silent, his thoughts racing, 'How could I not be? Evelyn has always been close to Kevin. Now that she's returned to the Kyte family, and Kevin being a Sackler, they are both from two of the top ten families in Columbia society. They are a perfect match. And where does that leave me?Despite my self-confidence and refusal to see myself as less than Kevin, doubts still plague me from time to time.'"You're overthinking it," Evelyn stated, a hint of resignation in her voice, "Kevin and I are more like siblings."Dermot grunted in acknowledgment, eager to change the subject, "We've arrived. Let's get out."They exited the vehicle and made their way towards a nearby food stall.Initially, Dermot had held a distaste for these stalls, but after spending time with Evelyn, he'd found the food to be quite palatable, even indulging in it occasionally without any adverse effects.Once seated, Evelyn ordered an array of dishes. Despite having been in Columbia for some time, she hadn't yet tasted the local barbecue. She was eager to see if it would rival the cuisine back in Moris City.As they waited for their order, Evelyn queried, "Has the Kyte family been causing you any trouble lately?"Dermot shook his head. "No, not at all."Relieved, Evelyn thought to herself that if Blake hadn't made a move against Dermot, there was still a chance he'd assist her in thwarting the Roberts family's plots."Have you settled everything on your end here in Columbia? Relocating your headquarters must be quite the undertaking," Evelyn conversed with Dermot as they began to partake in the freshly served barbecue."Indeed, everything's arranged. I have a full team here, so I don't need to handle everything personally," he responded, intermittently adding more food to Evelyn's plate.Evelyn pondered his words. 'It's true, Dermot's resources are far superior to mine. Even though my company is now officially named Evelyna Fashion Group, we only have a handful of employees."The therapist you recommended is excellent. I've had a few sessions, and I can already feel a difference," Dermot mentioned, expressing his gratitude.Evelyn, surprised and pleased, responded, "Really? You feel it's working?"He nodded and affirmed, "Yes." He thought, 'At least now, when I stare into the darkness, it doesn't terrify me as much.'"That's good to hear. Take your treatment seriously and aim for a swift recovery," Evelyn advised with relief, glad that Dermot wasn't rejecting the idea of treatment. It was a promising start.Dermot nodded, though deep within, he felt a sense of anxiety. According to the doctor, he needed to learn self-control, particularly when it came to seeing Evelyn. But he couldn't help himself. Perhaps that was the core of his issue.As they dined, blissfully unaware of the world around them, a figure across the street in a car was focusing a camera lens on them, capturing their moments.After a few snapshots, the paparazzo departed, thrilled at the prospect of the morning's sensational headline now safely stored in the camera. It was unexpected that Lady Kyte would be having a late-night rendezvous with a man, but the gentleman she was with was quite a catch. No wonder she couldn't resist.
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