Chapter 3

Evelyn Holder’s POV

“Sasha, this is my daughter, Evelyn. Please do whatever she wants and listen to everything she needs.” My dad asked who I assumed was the hair stylist.

“Hello Evelyn, I’m Sasha. I will be your hair stylist for today.” She said and I smiled.

“Nice to meet you.”

“You’re already beautiful, we just need a little touch up, that’s all.” She grabbed my hand and pulled me away from my dad.

“I’ll see you in a few hours, Ev. Sasha, call my secretary when she’s done, I’ll pick her up.” My dad said and I nodded.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Holder.” Sasha said and she pulled me into a room. There’s clothes, shoes, hair related tools, lots of makeup and I turned to Sasha.

“You’re going to love the makeover, but first… do you have any… requests? For your hair or maybe makeup?” She asked as she sat me down.

“Uhmm… No, I don’t have anything I want.”

“How about you trust me?” She said and I raised my eyebrows. I'm a little skeptical of her because I never… changed. Let alone having a makeover.

“I like my hair long… so please keep it long.”

“I got you.” She said and she made me wash my hair first. She told me that she’s going to dye my hair black and gave me some bangs. Not only did she change my hair, she taught me how to do my makeup. She gave me some products for my skincare too.

Then she started to make me try on some outfits and she packed me a lot of outfits too. I’m overwhelmed but enjoying it at the same time. It’s been a while since I pampered myself.

“Do I really have to… wear this?” I asked Sasha.

“You look great!” She said and I’m currently wearing a short black dress.

“Why should I dress like this?” I asked.

“We don’t have much time here!” She gave me my new bag that she already put my things in. She pulled me out of the shop and my dad’s car was already outside. She pushed me into the car and she joined me.

“Go to ANTH please.” She said and the driver drove us to wherever she said.

“Here’s your new phone.” She said as she grabbed something from the black bag. She opened it for me and gave it to me.

“But I don’t need-”

“Your dad made me give it to you or else I’ll be fired for not my job right.” She said as she forced me to take it.

“Thank you.”

“Oh we’re here! Go to the restaurant on the 5th floor, someone will assist you, don’t worry. Your dad will be waiting for you.” She said as the car stopped. I got out of the car and walked into the building.

“You must be Ms. Evelyn Holder.” I was greeted by a man in a suit.

“Yes, I am.”

“This way.” He led me to the lift and led me to the 5th floor. He then guided me to the restaurant where I saw my dad talking to two other people that I don’t know. I walked up to my dad.

“Dad.” I called and he turned to me.

“This is my daughter, Evelyn.” He introduced me to them and I smiled widely. I didn’t realize who they were at first but after seeing them closely,

“Evelyn, this is Roy Nielle and Alexander Nielle. Roy is my friend and Alexander is his son.” I turned to Alex and looked at him in horror. I thought my eyes glitched but I was right.

“Evelyn.” I introduced myself.

“You look a lot like your mother.” Roy said and my dad gestured to me to sit beside him facing Alexander. Alexander surprisingly smiled at me, it’s either he doesn’t recognize me or…

“What do you want to eat?” My dad asked.

“Just order me something good.”

“Okay.” He said and suddenly my phone rang. I excused myself to pick it up. It’s Jenny.

“Hey, Jen.” I picked it up.

“You’re the daughter of… Velvet?” She asked in her high tone.

“Yes.”

“Why didn’t you tell us?”

“I just found out about it myself. How did you know?” I asked, confused.

“It’s all over the news. You and your brother!” Bella burst.

“Hey! How come you two are together?” I hissed.

“You look hot in that black dress, by the way.” Bella giggled.

“What?”

“We need details tomorrow, you’re still working right?” They asked.

“Of course! I’ll see you tomorrow.” I ended the call and I turned my body around to walk inside but Alexander stood there waiting for me. I raised my eyebrows looking at him.

“I’m Alex.” He said as he put his hand in front of me.

“Evelyn.”

“Have we met before?” He asked.

“Maybe we have.” I smiled and walked past him. I got back inside and sat next to my dad.

“So Ev, what are you planning to take for college?” Roy asked.

“I’m going to help my dad and maybe after that I’ll go to college.” I said and Alex sat back on his seat.

“That’s good. I’m jealous that you have a daughter.” Roy said and my dad chuckled.

“Grateful.”

“Maybe Alex can help her and teach her about the business world.” Roy suggested.

“I can ask my brother.”

“I think that’s a great idea, I need your brother for now so I don’t think Evan will have time. How about you learn it from Alex first?” My dad asked.

“I can teach you.” Alex said and I turned to him.

“That will be a great idea, she can start tomorrow. Alex is free tomorrow.”

“I can’t, I have a part time job.” I said.

“Part time job?” Alex let out a chuckle but it felt like a mocking one.

“What’s wrong with that?” I looked at him coldly.

“Nothing.” He said flatly. Suddenly there’s two people in suits approaching my dad and Roy. They both seemed friendly and our parents excused themselves to have a meeting on another table.

“Have we met before?” Alex asked again.

“We have.”

“Where?”

“When I spilled my drink to you and you told me to go away.” I said without any emotion and his face was priceless.