Accidentally Yours, My Super Rich Second Husband-Chapter 79: Good Distraction

Evander sat in his spacious office, his desk stretching before him with his open laptop casting a faint glow on the polished surface. Papers, neatly stacked, sat untouched to his right, a cup of coffee growing cold to his left. The cursor on his screen blinked impatiently, awaiting input. Yet, Evander didn’t move a muscle, his large frame slouched slightly in his chair, his chin resting on his interlocked fingers.

His piercing eyes, usually sharp and focused, were vacant now, staring through the screen rather than at it. His jaw was set tightly, his lips pressed into a thin line, betraying the storm of thoughts within him. For once, the meticulously organized office felt suffocating, the walls closing in on him with every passing second.

A sudden knock on the door jolted him from his reverie, though not entirely. His head turned slightly toward the door as his voice, unusually soft and hoarse, murmured, "Come in."

The door creaked open, and Hugo stepped in, his tailored suit immaculate as always. In one hand, he carried a thick folder brimming with documents.

"Morning, boss," Hugo called out. "Got the latest reports here. You’re gonna want to go over these numbers before the board meeting this afternoon."

Evander didn’t respond, his gaze returning to the empty air in front of him. Hugo didn’t seem bothered by Evander’s quiet and calmly flipped open the folder.

"So," Hugo began, flipping through the pages, "we’ve got the quarterly revenue figures here. Not bad, but I think we could optimize the new branch expenditures. Marketing overspent on that last campaign, which—"

Hugo paused, glancing up at Evander, who hadn’t moved an inch since he entered. He rested his chin on his hand, his face unreadable and strangely detached.

"—Which means we’ll need to adjust next quarter’s budget," Hugo continued, his tone pointed. "Boss? You with me?"

Evander didn’t react. His mind had wandered far from the office, far from Hugo’s words.

What if she doesn’t come back tonight either? 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The thought slithered through his head like a venomous snake. His brows furrowed slightly, the only outward sign of the turmoil inside.

One night turns into two, then a week... then a month...

A tightness gripped his chest, unfamiliar and unwelcome. His mind conjured up images of Delphinia slipping further and further away from him, her laughter and presence becoming memories instead of constants.

And then she leaves me for good.

The thought struck him like a blow, and he closed his eyes briefly, willing himself to shake off the creeping panic.

Suddenly, a loud THWACK shattered the silence, jerking him upright in his chair. His eyes snapped to the source of the noise—Hugo’s composed front cracked, his eyes burned with fire. The man had slammed the folder down onto the desk, scattering a few loose papers.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Evander growled, his voice sharp as his glare met Hugo’s.

Hugo raised an unimpressed brow, crossing his arms over his chest. "Me? Aren’t you the one I should be asking that about?"

Evander’s scowl deepened. "What are you talking about?"

"Oh, don’t play dumb," Hugo retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I’ve been standing here, talking until my throat’s dry, and you’ve been sitting there like a damn statue! I just gave you a full rundown, boss—care to tell me a single thing I just said?"

Evander blinked, caught off guard. His lips parted as if to respond, but no words came out. The truth was, he hadn’t heard a word Hugo had said.

"Exactly what I thought," Hugo said, throwing his hands in the air. "Unbelievable. What a great boss you are." His sarcasm was thick, almost cutting, but his frustration was genuine.

Evander sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. "Alright. Sorry. Just... just give me the summary."

Hugo stared at him for a moment, his expression softening slightly. He sank into the chair opposite Evander, his eyes never leaving him. "Something’s off with you," he said, his tone quieter now. "What’s going on? You’re not usually this spaced out. Is it Lydia again?"

Evander’s head snapped up, a look of pure disdain crossing his face. "Hell no," he said sharply. "Why the hell would I waste time thinking about that witch?"

"Okay, fair," Hugo said, leaning back in his chair and crossing one leg over the other. "Then what is it?"

There was a long pause. Evander’s jaw worked as if he were chewing over the words before he finally spoke.

"Delphinia."

Hugo’s brows shot up in surprise, and a sly grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Ah, the wife," he said, leaning forward slightly. "So, what’s the story? Trouble in paradise?"

Evander shot him a glare but didn’t respond immediately. He leaned back in his chair, his hands resting on the armrests as he exhaled heavily. "She didn’t come home last night," he admitted finally.

"Ah," Hugo said, drawing the syllable out thoughtfully. "So, what? Did you two have a fight or something?"

"No," Evander said quickly, shaking his head. "She went to her friend’s place. Birthday celebration."

"Okay, and?" Hugo prompted, his tone light but curious.

"And she didn’t come back," Evander said, his voice lower now. "Didn’t call. Didn’t text. Nothing."

Hugo shrugged. "So? She probably stayed over and forgot to tell you. It happens. Don’t make a big deal out of it."

Evander frowned, his gaze drifting to the window. "I just... I don’t know. What if she..." He trailed off, unwilling to finish the sentence.

Hugo chuckled softly, shaking his head. "Man, I’m honestly surprised you’re thinking this much about it. Didn’t think you’d be the kind to lose your cool over this."

Evander scowled at him but said nothing.

"Look," Hugo said, straightening in his seat. "Let’s focus on work, alright? Might help take your mind off things."

Evander nodded slowly, though his mind was still clouded. "Yeah," he murmured. "You’re right. Work’s a good distraction."

Hugo reached for the folder and began explaining everything from the top. But even as Evander forced himself to focus, his thoughts were stuck on the woman who had so unexpectedly taken root in his heart.