Mr. CEO's Substitute Bride

Chapter 1424 - 1418: No Wealthy Man Is Honest

Vanessa Quinn was seeing Evander Lancaster in a suit for the first time; the flashy silver fabric was particularly eye-catching under the flickering neon lights.This color requires a certain flair; otherwise, it could resemble a disaster.

But Evander completely pulled it off, enhancing his already rebellious aura.

Especially those black rocket shoes grounded on the pavement—simply stunning.

Watching the unabashed man gaze flirtatiously at her, his eyes never leaving since stepping off the car, Vanessa discreetly composed her fluttering emotions and walked over swaying her hips.

Like Evander, Vanessa was purposefully dressed to impress.

A red dress, red high heels, topped with a white trench coat, her wavy long hair pinned to one side.

Her makeup was subtle yet refined, with fiery aunt’s red lipstick that complemented her dress perfectly.

Smiling as she approached Evander, Vanessa didn’t exhibit any awkwardness from the day’s unpleasantness.

"Have you been waiting long? Sorry, I was stuck in traffic."

Evander took another drag of his cigarette, his long fingers alluringly resting near his lips, his phoenix-like eyes swept over Vanessa from head to toe, a sly grin traced with playful naughtiness.

As he slowly exhaled smoke, Evander flicked the cigarette stub onto the ground and glanced at his watch, "Eight o’clock sharp, right on time."

Women love a little bit of bad boy, and the man standing opposite was just that, whether intentionally or unintentionally. With his raised brows and smile, he might appear cheeky, but he’s the type most women fancy.

Even someone as experienced as Vanessa found herself entranced, her gaze lingering on the man’s handsome face.

"Shall we go in?" Evander, unfazed, turned and walked towards the nightclub first. Vanessa snapped back to reality, quickly quickening her pace to follow.

Summoning some unknown courage, she caught up to Evander and boldly hooked arms with him.

Glancing down at the few fingers resting on his elbow, Evander’s lips involuntarily curled slightly, though there was a hint of disdain in his eyes.

However, he didn’t refuse, leading Vanessa to the elevator.

"Evander, do you come to places like this often?" Vanessa inquired as the elevator ascended, eager to start a conversation and get to know Evander better.

Though they had no previous connections, she’d never heard any scandal related to Evander.

Such a man is either truly upright or deeply concealed.

Vanessa believed it was the latter.

A genuinely upright man wouldn’t dress like this or act this flippantly.

"Occasionally." Evander gazed nonchalantly at the elevator keypad.

Vanessa discreetly smirked; she knew it, no wealthy man is truly honest.

Yet, this was exactly how she liked it—if he were genuinely straightforward and committed, it’d be more challenging to handle.

Heh, claiming he had a woman already, acting disdainful towards her during the day, and now here he is revealing his true self!

Vanessa silently mocked; when Evander led her into a private room, seeing the two men inside made her even more smug.

Nathan Moore, a good brother of Evander and one month ago their companies were collaborating.

Felix Shaw, a known playboy in T City, often in the entertainment headlines.

Not seeing Nicholas Croft, Vanessa was somewhat surprised; the close camaraderie between these four men was well-known among T City’s elite circle.