Chapter 148: Evelyn's Resolution II

Chapter 148: Evelyn's Resolution II



"But before I tell you about that, what did you guys plan to do after this whole thing blows over?" Emir asked, his gaze locked on Mariane and Evelyn.

Evelyn, finally finding her chance, proclaimed:

"As you might've guessed, me and Mariane aren't what you would call normal friends. We umm... We grew up together in the same orphanage, and since then we've thought of each other as sisters..."

"What I'm trying to say is that her problems are mine, as are my problems hers."

"So you've got something in mind?" He asked.

She nodded.

"Yes, although I'm not sure if it's possible, I'll apply for a professor position at the academy..."

'Interesting... We might be colleagues soon...'

"I see. You'll be able to gain connections and a stable income-a good one, I must say-but are you sure that you've got the CV for it? You need to have a solid reputation in the field."

'And to be a celestial, which you are.' He added inwardly.

"Don't worry, I've got that covered, and I don't know why, but I feel like my admission will be a success. And well, I've always loved the thought of teaching... So me being a professor would be perfect."

Her words hung in the air with joviality, opposing the previous mood of the room.

But Emir didn't match that energy as he remained in thought:

'Is something wrong with me? ...I keep going back to her being manipulated.'

'It's confirmed that they're very close to each other, so meeting them could be easily counted as a coincidence, after all, Evelyn was only doing a patrol, and we simply met sometime after in this shop, and due to her relationship with Mariane, she would obviously buy her ammo here...'

'So that's not unusual, her liking to teach isn't either. It's normal, women also generally tend to side with nurturing or just any human-related jobs, like health care, education, or whatever. So this isn't unnatural either, but why?'

'...Why do I still feel like this?'

Scoffing, he shrugged his shoulders.

"It's quite simple, really; it's just that right now you're still outside, meaning that whatever they had over you wasn't enough to make you work for them for life and that you had the money to pay off the legal fees and bond if they've given you one..."

"In other words, you still hold the rights of your company."

Mariane's eyes held a glint of admiration, clearly impressed by Emir's response, while Evelyn seemed to remain as befuddled as she had been throughout their entire conversation.

With a light chuckle, she released her sister's hand and made her way toward the door.

"I'll leave you guys to it, I better start preparing for my application."

And as she passed by Emir, she playfully gave him a few affectionate taps while continuing on

her way.

Raising his thumb, he gestured behind him and said:

"Now, why don't we find a place to sit? I'm quite hungry... So how about a cafe?"

She nodded in agreement, her smile finally returning to her face.

It was a truly radiant expression that could easily captivate anyone; if someone else were in his shoes, they might have fallen for her right then and there.

"Beautiful..." Emir unknowingly voiced out.

And unexpectedly, his words only seemed to amplify the sweetness of her smile.

He had anticipated a playful reaction, maybe a blush or a light-hearted joke as usual, but instead, she simply accepted his words and proved that they were an understatement.

'I don't know if I'm lucky or not to have this many beautiful girls around me, but I can say this

at least, I will have someone come after me one day, probably a young master...'

Letting out a chuckle, he said:

"Alright, enough of that, Miss Manager. Let's go."