The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn) novel Chapter 189

Chapter 189: She is A Troublemaker!

"Why are you so shy?" Axel teased softly. "He knows you’re my wife. No need to be awkward or embarrassed about it."

Evelyn parted her lips to argue, but before she could form a word, his mouth was on hers again.

This time, the kiss was playful, possessive even, and it left her light-headed.

When he finally pulled back, she gasped quietly for air, her cheeks flushed.

"You look so hot in that gown, Eve."

Then, he leaned back in his seat, straightening his suit as if he hadn’t just stolen her breath away.

Evelyn ignores him. She is trying to calm the heat rising in her face.

For a moment, silence filled the space again, heavy but comfortable.

Then, her expression changed as a sudden thought crossed her mind, a hint of unease flickering in her gaze.

She turns to look at him. "Axel..." she says softly. "Natalie Martinez... is she your ex?"

Suddenly, his playful expression disappeared. His hand paused in mid-motion, and his eyes shifted toward her.

The gentle warmth that had filled the car just moments ago vanished, replaced by something heavier.

Evelyn held his stare, refusing to look away.

She wanted to believe it didn’t matter.

She wanted to act as if she were just curious.

But her heartbeat betrayed her, fast and nervous in the quiet hum of the car.

Axel didn’t answer right away.

The city lights cast shadows over his face, hiding his thoughts behind calm eyes that now looked almost distant.

She silently took a deep breath, a barely noticeable smile flickering on her lips as she began, "I’m sorry if my—"

But she can’t finish her words as Axel interrupts.

"No. She is not." His eyes are gentle, but his voice sounds firm. "I didn’t know her in person."

Evelyn didn’t press the question further. She just nodded and turned to look out the window, letting the cool night lights of the city blur past.

She had no intention of talking about that woman again. If Axel didn’t seem to know her, then it was probably nothing.

Maybe Natalie Martinez was just one of those women who admired him from afar... he had plenty of those, whether he wanted them or not.

Axel stayed quiet for a while, his gaze fixed on her profile.

The subtle pout on her lips, the way her eyes avoided his, made him smile faintly.

Then, without warning, he asked, "Why do you ask that? Are you jealous of her?"

Evelyn turned to him quickly, eyes wide.

"No. Should I be jealous of her? So far, I don’t see why I should."

Her tone was calm, but he could hear the hint of defensiveness.

He didn’t comment on it, only tilted his head slightly, amusement glimmering in his gaze. She hated that look... the one that told her he didn’t believe her.

Evelyn sighed, giving in.

"Fine," she muttered, shaking her head slightly, "It’s just... she stopped me before I left the building. That Natalie woman. She called my name out of nowhere."

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