登入ETHANGuess? Whoever wanted to guess could go ahead and do it. I wasn't ready for that. I smiled at my mum and gestured for her to start eating. Together, we picked up our cutlery and dug into the food.I hadn't eaten anything before leaving home in the morning and had been so troubled all morning. My stomach began to growl after leaving my mother's embrace. My father's anger grew when he realized no one was answering him. He knocked on the table, forcefully attracting my attention. "Didn't you say you want to take over the company?" I had a bad feeling. "Great. I've hired some professionals. They are business experts and can work as your assistants while you navigate the..." "Pause. Pause." I raised my hand, eyes flickering with fear as I looked at my old man. "I knew it!" Whenever he said the word "guess," it was never a good thing, and that was why I hadn't bothered to reply to him earlier. "Who needs professionals? I'm still so young and can fully focus on learning from
ETHAN"Oh my, why are you crying like a little child?" My mother sounded distressed as she reached out to wipe my tears. I bent closer, giving her the chance. My father snorted. "He's always a child." My lips pressed into a thin line. Disdain showed in my eyes as I rolled my eyes at him. "Says someone whose eyes are red, too." He flared up, waving the roses at me. He bared his teeth like they were fangs. "Who's crying? I'm a grown-ass adult. Why would I cry?" Snorting through the tears, "I didn't say you are crying, though. I only said your eyes are red." I pointed out. He stiffened. Awkwardly, he turned his head away and refused to say another word. I couldn't help but laugh again. My mother patted my cheek, wiping away the tears that fell while laughing. She looked helpless. "Stop teasing your father, little one." I couldn't accept it. "Why should I? He's so easy to tease." My mother chuckled. My father glared at me. "I'm taking my money bouquet away." I shrugged. "Who
ETHAN My mood remained complicated even as I walked toward my father's office. My pinkie kept rubbing against my thumb, a sign of nervousness that I was unable to keep down. Different thoughts came to mind, but the most feasible of them all was telling Leander that I couldn't come tonight. Then, what about the countdown? My fertile period could last for six or more days. Would I continue putting him off for those days? What if he changed his mind? What would I do then?But... was I really ready to carry a child now? I touched my belly. My mood turned melancholic, and my eyes reddened slightly. Carrying a child really wasn't the issue, but what would keep me beside Leander after the child had been born? Moreover, could I really protect my child this time around?For a heartbeat, I felt like I had been thrown back to that moment. When Nick tripped me, I fell on my belly. The momentary double heartbeat... was it my child's? Or was it nothing more than an illusion? I closed my ey
ETHANI walked down the stairs, taking in the decorations in the room. Our wedding album had even been hung up, finally making the house look like a newlywed's house. My steps echoed on the stairs, deliberate and slow, as if I were stepping on someone's heart. But Vesper continued kneeling. The slow sound of music filled the background, lending the moment a touch of romance and celebration. I felt the urge to laugh. Stepping on the last stairs, I finally stopped, and my gaze settled on him. Vesper's eyes wavered, and he slowly shifted forward. He didn't stand. Instead, he moved with his knees; his face was solemn, guilt written across his forehead. My lips twitched. I really wanted to curse. Suppressing the anger in my heart, I stared at him, waiting for his next words and actions. Vesper knelt before me and raised the flowers. "Baby, I knew I fucked up last night. I shouldn't have listened to Nick, I shouldn't have talked to you that way, and I shouldn't have forgotten your
ETHAN"What did he say?" I asked again, still enjoying the tiramisu. I really couldn't drop it for the life of me. Food or nothing. Vesper stared at me. His eyes regained their earlier conviction, and the anger seemed to return. "Nick is your friend. Even if he did something wrong to you. Do you have to ruin his dream this way?" "You know how much he loves filming, and you decided to take his role away. Why? You were never this ruthless, Ethan." He rubbed his forehead, and disappointment flashed across his eyes. "You've changed." He added. My lips pursed. Reaching out, I traced the slap marks on my cheek, and sadness flickered through my eyes. The rims of my eyes reddened. "He said I took his role away?" My voice was hoarse. "Why don't you ask if I have any right to decide anything in that setting?" "Aren't you the investor?" I laughed dryly. "Investor? Have I ever done anything without telling you?" Well, I have. But that was a matter for another day. "Invest in his drama?
ETHAN"Where are you, Ethan?" Hearing that term, my brows creased. I knew Vesper was angry. Funny. It was to be expected. After what happened to his lover, he would certainly want to confront me. But wasn't this what I wanted? If things didn't go this way, then I would have gotten that slap for nothing. I remained quiet. "Can't talk? Ethan? Are you even listening to me?" "I am. I'm on my way to the office." My voice was a little drawled out, a sign that I was exhausted and wasn't in the mood for a long conversation. "On your way? Tell me where you are, and I'll come pick you up.""Pick me up?" "Yes." I glanced at Lyn, whose eyes were fixed on the road, and I closed my eyes. "Okay." I took a picture of the building next to the road and sent it to him. "I'll wait for you." The call ended. A low sigh escaped my lips. "Mr Ethan, are you leaving?" "I'm sorry, but I think I heard you say you will wait for someone." "Hm. Vesper is coming to pick me up." Lyn smiled softly. It
ETHANLeander stared at me without blinking. It was hard to read what his thoughts were. My heart seemed about to explode, but I kept my expression focused. I knew deep within me that losing this opportunity would spell doom to me, and I didn't want to risk it. So, I stayed strong. It was the m
ETHANI groaned as my eyelashes fluttered weakly. My cheeks hurt, and even my hands weren't spared. But hearing the movement beside me, I forced my eyes open and turned my head to look at the source. Leander was already awake. He was staring at his open shirt and stained pants with a frown on hi
ETHAN As the thoughts ran through my mind, my body relaxed, and even the strength I'd mustered up in my arms disappeared. My lips parted, letting out low moans as Leander's fingers moved around my body. Guilt welled up in my chest. I knew Leander was drugged, and he probably had no idea what he
ETHANVesper looked around the room as if searching for something. When his gaze landed on Neil, he sprang up from his seat and grabbed the man's collar. "How dare you write that on the wall?!" His tone was loud and filled with anger. Neil frowned and tried to free himself. "Mr Vesper, it was Mr







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