Chapter 49

Two days had gone by in the blink of an eye and Lionel’s grand 50th birthday party had begun. Out of everyone present, Evangeline was the most excited, after all, she and her mother had big plans for tonight, plans that was sure to secure her position as Gadreel’s future wife. All she had to do was wait and keep in a good mood for tonight. But that very little task proved to be a little difficult, especially when Ivory showed up with Lucien by her side, stealing all the attention. “That damn bitch,” she cursed under her breath, her eyes glued on Ivory. “She’s always trying to outdo me.” “Relax,” Samantha soothed her. “Don’t let her get to you. She’s only being so pompous because of the doctor, and that won’t last long. He’ll get bored soon and dump her, but you, you’re going to be the future Mrs. Ødegaar. We’ll make sure of that tonight, so prepare yourself.” Evangeline nodded her head, her anger dying down a bit as she saw reason with her mother’s words. “Your father is coming over, l