Evelyn's P.O.V. “Dan, s-stop you're scaring me.” I whimpered as Dylan stared at me with an intense gaze.  All of a sudden, he grabbed my wrist and dragged me towards the bed. I panicked but he quickly held my shoulders and made me sit. “D-Dy-Dylan?” “Ssshhhh” Dylan hushed me by putting his index finger on my trembling lips. He then took out something from the drawer. I couldn't see it well as the lights were too dim. He then grabbed my right-hand and... *Click* My eyes widened as he handcuffed me to the bed. “W-WHAT A-ARE Y-YOU D-DOING?” I started shouting in panic. Dylan immediately grabbed my chin harshly and made me look up at him. “Don't.yell.okay?”, he spoke with gritted teeth and yanked away my face harshly. He immediately grabbed his coat from the couch and put it on. “WHAT THE HELL DYLAN? YOU CAN'T LOCK ME UP HERE!!” I screamed but my please didn’t fell in this monster's ears. He immediately buttoned up his coat and grabbed his phone kept on the table. Dylan then started leaving the room completely ignoring me but halted in his steps as soon as he heard my next words. "You said you love me, Dylan?" He froze on his spot as he soon as he heard my broken voice. Dylan then turned around and looked at me. I kept staring at him with teary-eyes. He slowly approached me and stood in front of me. He then crouched down to my level. Dylan cupped my face in his hands and wiped off my tears, “Don't cry, you will get a headache.” He spoke softly while staring in my eyes deeply. I glared at him. “Why are you doing this Dan? What have I done​ to you that you are behaving like this with me? You yourself said you loved me and now-“ I immediately stopped as soon as I heard his next cruel words, I have ever heard from anyone which not only snatches the ground beneath my feet but also ripped my soul out of my body. "And you believed that?" “W-What?” My eyes widened in shock. Dylan smirked while tugging a strand of hair behind my ear. 'No not again!' “You l-li-lied?” I stuttered as hot tears left my eyes. He scoffed before getting up and shoved his hands inside the pockets of his pants. “Yeah, so?” 'I can't believe this!' I kept staring him in shock. I was speechless. He again tricked me? But why? Thousands of questions were running inside my head but I couldn't speak. Words didn't leave my mouth as if they got stuck in my throat. Dylan smirked at my shocked state. “Oh Eve! I must admit today. You are really so sweet but stupid at the same time. You really believed me. Ahhh!! I can't believe it myself. You are too easy to trick. Now​ I also really agree to what your ​mother said that day. How did your Dad even decided to appoint such an innocent and naïve girl the Manager of their company? I mean really how could they give such an important position to such a naïve and idiot girl?”, he chuckled while I kept staring at him with tears running down my cheeks. “W-why do you do this t-to me e-every time” I whispered in a hoarse voice as I couldn't believe my ears. Dylan then crouched down to my level and cupped my chin. “Don't cry otherwise you'll get a headache and​ then how will you make the presentation for my next project. Hmm?” As soon as I heard his words, anger rushed inside my veins. I jerked off his hands and shouted. “NO!! NEVER!! I WOULD NEVER DO THIS. YOU ARE REALLY SO HEARTLESS DYLAN; I CAN'T BELIEVE I AGAIN FELL​ IN YOUR TRAP. I THOUGHT YOU WERE CHANGING, I THOUGHT YOU WERE REGRETTING BUT NO, ONCE A BASTARD WILL ALWAYS REMAIN A BASTA-“ *Slap* I couldn't finish my sentence as a hard slap landed on my cheek making my face turn to the right. Fresh tears escaped my eyes as I placed my hands on my throbbing cheek while looking at him back. He was glaring at me furiously. “DON'T YOU DARE INSULT ME!! I WILL BURN YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY IF YOU DARE RAISE YOUR VOICE AT ME!!!” I was stunned by his words. “N-No, y-you can't.” Dylan then smirked and shifted his gaze to the door. I followed his gaze back. Suddenly the door opened revealing Mrs. Black and Sophia along with a man dressed up in black suit. Mrs. Black smirked at me while Sophia glared me, her eyes filled with resentment and jealousy. They all approached me like predators while I kept staring at them confusingly. Dylan then extended his hands forward. The man handed him the laptop. He opened it and typed something. He then placed the screen in front of me. My eyes widened in shock. The world got stopped around me as I stared the screen in horror. There I could see my Dad doing some work on his laptop. He was still in the office. But what shocked me was.... A red dot was blinking on his forehead which clearly indicates what Dylan was up to. I looked at Dylan in horror and shouted. “NO!!! PLEASE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? DON'T BE SO CRUEL DYLAN, I BEG YOU, LEAVE MY DAD!!!” I cried helplessly while they all watched me with amused expressions. “Aww, don't cry my daughter. Nothing is going to happen to your Dad if you keep your mouth shut and obey all our orders, GET THAT!!!” Mrs. Black shouted while grabbing my hairs and pulling them mercilessly. I nodded repeatedly as I was too terrified. “P-Please, I will do everything. D-Don't do anything to my parents. Please” I cried while looking at her in pain. I know that my parents are the one who handed me into their callous hands but still they are my parents. I can't let them get killed because of these heartless monsters. I will never be able to forgive myself if I become the cause of their death. Already my life is messed up now I can't afford to lose my only family which I myself know doesn't love me or want me anymore. Mrs. Black chuckled and jerked my face with a rough push. I looked down and sobbed. Dylan then placed the laptop on the table. He fished out the key from his pockets and uncuffed my hands. He tried to look in my eyes but I kept my gaze down. Sophia noticed it and​ quickly shook her head in disapproval. “But what if she again tries to run Aunt? Dylan, what if she tries to get the help of Xander or Brandon? This bitch is way too smart. We can't trust this GOLD-DIGGER so easily.” I clenched my fists tightly trying to suppress my anger. I can't fight or yell. I need to stay quiet or else they would kill my parents. “Dylan, Sophia is right. Your slave is very smart and clever. This sly fox will definitely find a way out.” Mrs. Black spat venom with full hatred while staring at me in disgust. I still kept my eyes down as I glared at the floor with rage and helplessness. 'Where are you, God? Please save me from these Demons!' Dylan then heaved a deep sigh. He tugged his hands in the pocket of his pants and spoke in a serious tone, “Don't worry that's not gonna happen.” Mrs. Black frowned watching his tranquility, “And how are you so sure about that?” Dylan looked at her, “Remember the tracker, Mom? That I implanted in her body? I can used to trace her location like I used it today and caught this bitch from running away.” My eyes widened. 'So that's how he found out my plan!' “And besides my men will be keeping an eye on those two bastards all the time while I kept an eye on their filthy daughter. Don't worry Mom, and you,” he then grabbed my chin harshly and made me look in his blood-red eyes. “I strictly warn you, never.dare.to.pull.up.this.stunt.of.yours.again.Eve.” He gritted while tightening his grip on my chin. “Or else I will destroy you and your bloody family within the snap of my fingers. Understood?” Dylan snarled while lifting my face up. I meekly nodded. “Good.” He smirked and pushed me back harshly. End of Evelyn's P.O.V. Dylan shrugged his coat. Giving the numb girl a final glare, he finally lifted his eyes up and looked at his Mom and Sophia. “Soph, you drop Mom home and I'll drop Eve.” Sophia was about to argue back but Mrs. Black stopped her by squeezing her hands. She rolled her eyes and pushed Evelyn harshly in anger and frustration, “Fine.” “Oh God!! Soph, you look so cute when you're jealous.”, Mrs. Black looked at them with admiration. Dylan rolled his eyes in annoyance. He flinched when Sophia immediately grabbed him by his collar and kissed him. Evelyn squeezed her eyes shut in disgust as she couldn't bear to watch that coquettish woman while Mrs. Black admired the couple of her dreams in awe. Sophia then broke the kiss and smirked at him, “Let's go Mom. “ “Yes, my daughter.” Mrs. Black smiled while Sophia grabbed her hands. They then took the last glance at the poor girl who was looking down in despair and left the room. Dylan's P.O.V. I rubbed my temples in frustration. Sometimes Sophia's bitchy attitude really annoys the hell out of me. I huffed in anger and slowly glanced at Eve. She was sitting idly on the bed while her gaze was down staring the floor sadly. Her face was completely damped with tears and her long, thick eyelashes were soaked as they gleamed under the light. Her wrists were slightly bruised up and she seemed lost in her thoughts. I cleared my throat a little to grab her ​attention, “Let's go.” I spoke sternly. Eve quickly got up and started leaving the room. I followed her back. ~Time skips During the whole ride, Eve didn't spoke a word. I kept taking short glances at her but she was just sitting lifelessly on the seat and was staring outside the window. I knew that this was the only way to control her as I knew about her one and only weakness. Her parents! I don't love Eve but I knew her very well. Although she is angry with her parents but that doesn't mean she hates them. Eve will never hate them. She is an extraordinary girl, a girl full of principles. I feel myself so blessed that I got her. Seriously, I have never seen someone like her. She is way too kind for this cruel world. She is a precious diamond trapped in a basilisk's cave. I thought girls like her never existed. The best example for me is Sophia only. She is so full of herself and doesn't give a damn about anyone. But on the other hand, is Eve who always tries to spread smiles on everyone's faces by her selfless love. I have hurt her so much but I was myself surprised when she forgave me so easily. She is my Golden key, my Genie. How can she even think that I will ever let her go away from me? Huh! I know I am doing wrong with her but I would never in my life let her leave me. I can't let anyone have her. She is mine since the day I saw her and she'll remain mine till eternity. And about Brandon and Xander, I won't even let death tear us apart so who are they to take her away from me? I stopped the car as we reached the mansion. I looked at Eve only to see her trying to open the door and get away from me as soon as possible. I quickly pulled her by her elbow to myself. She flinched and looked at me in shock. I then slammed her on the window pane and glared her fiercely. “I am forgiving you this time but next time I won't hesitate to blow up your parents' heads. And don't you dare contrive anything. I have already stacked up my cards well beforehand. If you dare make one move, I will pull up my cards accordingly and you will be solely responsible for the consequences so don't blame me later. Alright my Genie?” I smirked but it slowly got dropped as her brown orbs stared me sadly. Her eyes were sparkling with tears reflecting the scars of agony. She didn't spoke anything just nodded her head a little while moving her gaze down slowly. For the first time in my life, I genuinely felt hurt while looking at her tears. I always faked whenever she cried that I felt bad for her. I had to do that so as to win her trust back but every time my whole plan gets destroyed. I find it really disgusting as I can't fake it too much, it really cringes me to act all lovey-dovey with her as my personality is completely the opposite. But now I don't need to put up a show as everything is over. I pulled up my best card today and finally she won't be able to leave me ever. Although everything went according to my plan but still, I don't know myself why my heart ached watching her sad face. This is what I wanted right? Then why am I feeling guilty? I gulped down a huge lump of guilt formed in my throat while backing off from her. I pressed the buttons and unlocked the doors. She quickly turned around and alighted the car. I also got down and shut the door slowly. I stared at her leaving figure while many thoughts started rushing inside my head making my heart pound wildly with remorse. "Did I really go too far this time?" End of Dylan's P.O.V. ~Time skips "Don't do this to yourself Evie. Please stay strong. You can't give up so easily. Or shall I talk to Brandon or Xander? I will tell them about his cruel deeds. Don't-“ “It's useless Mom.” Evelyn immediately cut her off. Maria stared her in shock. As soon as she found out about all this, it infuriated her. But what infuriated her more was to see Evelyn defeated. She was sitting lifelessly, staring in nothing. Her face has lost all the charms and was looking dull like dead. Her eyes were empty, her body was stiff. No emotions, no expressions, nothing... Simply nothing. Maria then held her hands gently and spoke softly, “Evie my child, I know you're hurt but you can't give up so easily. You are a strong and brave girl. How come you had accepted​ defeat?” Evelyn finally looked up at her and smiled, “What's the use of all this Mom when I am the one who only suffers in the last.” She chuckled sadly as a tear rolled down her cheek. “I must have done terrible deeds in my past life that's why God is punishing me so hard for my sins. I deserve them Mom. I deserve them.” Maria became shocked by her words. She held her shoulders tightly in panic and jerked off her harshly bringing her back to her senses. “Evie, Child? Please-“ Evelyn smiled to her and held her​ hands, “Don't worry Mom, I haven't gone insane yet and I won't go either. It is not defeat Mom, it's fate. My fate which has been carved by God. I have finally accepted it Mom, I will never be able to win against Dylan. He is not hurting me Mom, everything is done by God. He is the one who is punishing me for some unknown sins. And I think I should accept it. “ She spoke with a broken voice while Maria stared at the shattered soul sadly. “Don't say like this child, you don't deserve it at all. You are a gem my child, a gem who is in the wrong hands. A pure and innocent soul like you deserve happiness not miseries. You deserve someone better.” She tried to explain her but Evelyn laughed at her words. “I don't know myself what I deserve Mom but what I do know that nobody wants me. They just want my brain. Parents become so happy and proud when their kid is a child prodigy. My parents were happy too so they decided to use me as their cash cow and sold me off. They didn't even come to check up on me once. I bet they doesn't even care that I am breathing or not? And Dylan, the one with whom I imagined my whole world call me a Genie. His golden key. His slave. I am just like a use and throw pen. No one even think twice about hurting my feelings but I can't blame anyone too Mom. When My God himself doesn't care about me then how come I expect this from the humans whom he himself had chiseled up.” She spoke with a heavy heart while tears kept streaming down her eyes like a waterfall. Maria kept staring at the girl guiltily as she found herself so helpless today. She worked so hard to bring the dead bloom back to life but all her efforts turned vain today. “So, what will you do now? Let everyone use yourself even after seeing their true colors.” Evelyn looked up at her and smiled. “It doesn't matter Mom. It was all my fault that even after knowing their true intentions I again allowed myself to get fooled by them. But as I have already said Mom, I have accepted fate. And I think it will be best for everyone,” she spoke while wiping off her tears. Evelyn then stood up and went inside the restroom. Maria sighed. She also got up and left the room. As soon as she reached the living room, she saw Dylan sitting on the couch with his head resting on his right hand. His eyes were closed and it seemed as if he was sleeping. Anger rushed inside her veins as she clenched her​ fists tightly. She mentally cursed him for relaxing so well after hurting the poor innocent girl. "I hope you regret your decision, Dylan. You have hurt the innocent girl way too much. I will pray to God that one day you will realize your mistakes and regret doing those evil deeds to Evelyn. You yourself will come back to her and beg her for her forgiveness one day." *****