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They agreed to meet at a high-end restaurant located in the city center.
The interior of the restaurant is elegantly decorated with huge crystal chandeliers, deep red wooden furniture, and warm lighting, giving it a very elegant atmosphere.
After Evan sat down, he saw Victoria walk in.
Victoria was wearing a tight black dress, showing off her hot figure. Her eyes carried a hint of mystery and temptation, making it hard to resist.
"You look very charming tonight," Evan admitted.
"Thank you, you too," Victoria replied as she sat down and began to order.
Evan and Victoria's dinner continued at that upscale restaurant.
They ordered a variety of exquisite dishes and enjoyed the taste of the food. The atmosphere of the restaurant made them feel particularly relaxed, as if they were in another world.
Evan noticed that not only was his attention focused on Victoria, but other men also cast envious glances in her direction. He could feel the men around him discreetly observing them with their eyes, as if trying to understand who this woman, who everyone envied, was and why she was with Evan.
This situation made Evan feel a bit proud inside. He wanted to share the joy of this moment, but he was worried that Michelle might misunderstand if she saw it.
Therefore, he decided to post a status, writing "New project negotiations," and then took a photo, only showing Victoria's back, maintaining a sense of mystery.
After dinner, they left the restaurant, and Evan decided to take Victoria to his place.
Chen Yifan (Evan) returned to his elegant residence, a high-end apartment filled with tasteful design and classic furnishings.
To set the mood, he lit some scented candles and adjusted the soft lighting to a low intensity.
Sitting across from him was a slender, light-brown-haired woman, Victoria.
"What are your plans for tonight?" Victoria's eyes revealed a hint of seduction, making Evan slightly uneasy.
"In fact, I don't have too many plans tonight, maybe just resting at home," Evan responded casually, trying to conceal his inner struggle.
Victoria's lips curled up slightly as she approached him, placing a bottle of red wine and two wine glasses on the coffee table. "Then let's just enjoy ourselves here."
Evan poured a glass of red wine for Victoria, and then poured one for himself. At Victoria's initiative, the two of them engaged in a relationship again.
Afterwards, Victoria lay on the bed while Evan sat at the edge of the bed, smoking a cigarette and contemplating what he was doing.
Victoria suddenly spoke up, "Why don't you just tell Michelle directly that you don't want to get married, instead of choosing to avoid it in this way?"
"I'm not intentionally avoiding it," Evan defended, "It's just that sometimes, this kind of freedom makes me feel more liberated."
Victoria smiled, "Unrestricted freedom comes with a price, Evan."
Suddenly, Evan felt a pang in his heart. He began to realize that he was investing more and more in Victoria, not just in terms of money, but also time and emotions. He started to wonder if it was all worth it.
The next day, Evan went to a high-end jewelry store and bought a valuable gold chain to give to Victoria.
He told himself that it was just a courtesy, a way to reciprocate the pleasure Victoria had provided.
As he handed the exquisite gift box to Victoria, her eyes lit up. "This is really beautiful, thank you, Evan."
"No need to thank," Evan responded, but he was feeling increasingly uneasy.
Victoria smiled slightly and wrapped her hands around Evan's neck, squinting at him.
"I'm so glad you came," Victoria said.
"I am too," Evan responded, but his heart was filled with doubt and unease.
Evan was immersed in his own professional field, but there were also many worries hidden beneath the halo.
Creative director of an advertising agency, this title may shine brightly, but the pressure is like an immovable mountain.
He always feels like a three-dimensional puzzle, constantly needing to turn and find the right angle in order to achieve the best balance between his professional and personal life.
At this moment, Victoria, this elusive and sexy woman, was like a candy under his pressure, brief but extremely sweet.
"Victoria, I hope you understand that all of this is just a game," Evan said with a very serious tone, his eyes no longer playful and casual as usual.
Victoria looked at him and smiled, "Of course, I also see it as a game. But, every game has to end someday, doesn't it?"
Evan was taken aback and didn't respond.
A few days later, under the neon glow of the crimson night sky, Evan's car parked in front of an apartment building.
Even in the late night, this place still appears bustling, with busy traffic and filled with the vibrant atmosphere of urban nightlife.
He observed the surrounding environment for a moment, then said to himself in the rearview mirror, "This is the last time."
Victoria is wearing a hot red dress and walks down the lobby of the apartment with a cheerful smile.
She has sprayed some expensive perfume on herself, looking elegant like a socialite.
Seeing her, Evan's heart raced, and he knew he was once again trapped in an inescapable quagmire.
Their bodies embraced once again. But this time, Evan no longer felt the comforting release of pressure, instead feeling a growing sense of guilt deep within his heart.
Afterwards, Victoria smiled and said, "I have a suggestion, can we go to a more special place?"
"What do you think?" Evan tried to stay calm.
"Maldives, or Santorini. I've always wanted to go. Would you be willing to take me there?"
Evan hesitated. Going to these places would require a lot of money and time, and he knew very well that this was far beyond a simple affair.
Evan drove home, reflecting on his actions the whole way. He glanced at the back seat and noticed the expensive gift he had bought for Victoria.
A cold sweat trickled down his forehead as he realized he had been investing more and more money and emotions into Victoria, making him feel suffocated.
"What am I doing?" he roared in his heart, but the answer was slow to come.
In the end, Evan did not respond to Victoria's proposal. He began to realize that he couldn't continue like this. Not only was there a financial investment, but more importantly, he had started to drift emotionally from Michelle.
Unlike Evan's residence, this place is filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere. Soft lighting spills onto the wooden floors, adorned with some hand-drawn artwork and plants, giving an overall feeling of a small yet vibrant living space.
Michelle is sitting at her desk, holding an old photo. It was taken during a vacation with Evan, and both of them are beaming with radiant smiles.
"Why has he been contacting me less lately? Is it because I'm not willing to reconcile with him?" Michelle struggles deep down, yet she is unwilling to disrupt the surface calm.
She pressed the "call" button on her phone, but at the last second, she hung up.
She began to feel confused and uneasy about the future. Michelle gradually felt the distance between her and Evan growing.
He no longer brings up the cohabitation, and it seems that he has reduced the frequency of meeting her. Evan's behavior has made her start to doubt whether he is really suitable for her.
Michelle holds a past photo in her hand, taken when she was on vacation with Evan.
The two of them look very happy, as if happiness is hidden in that photo.
"Does he feel like I'm holding him back lately? Or does he have other options?" Michelle's heart was filled with doubt and unease.
She began to open her laptop to browse through social media, hoping to see some updates from Evan.
Michelle frowned as she saw Evan's status, a photo of him in a fancy restaurant with a woman whose back was the only thing visible in the picture. Her sense of unease grew stronger.
Suddenly, her phone rang. It was a call from Evan.
Michelle hesitated for a moment, but ultimately answered.
"Hi, Michelle, we've been really busy lately and haven't seen each other in a while," Evan's voice sounded a bit awkward.
"Yeah, I think so too. Are you okay?" Michelle inquired.
"I... I think we need to talk," Evan's voice sounded serious.
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