Chapter 98

Evelyn's POV "Indulgent fathers ruin daughters!" The thought flashed through my mind as I stared at Calvin. My eyes narrowed with suspicion as I studied his face across the study. This man was suddenly showering Alexis with diamonds and designer clothes? Something wasn't adding up. "Why are you suddenly being so generous with Alex?" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest. Calvin looked confident, but I caught the quick change in his expression. His jaw tightened and his breathing shifted when I asked him directly. "I'm just buying the child some small gifts, Evelyn," he said casually, like those custom diamond tiaras were just toys from the store. "Million-dollar jewelry and designer dresses are small gifts?" My voice got cold. "Calvin, what are you trying to do here? What's this whole expensive show about?" His eyes got darker as he stared at me. "Is that really what you think of me?" I didn't say anything back. I didn't have to. The quiet between us was answer enough. Calvin breathe