"What the hell is going on Charlotte? How can Ethan be the CEO? Is this some kind of joke?" Lily's voice trembled with disbelief and confusion.Charlotte's brows furrowed, mirroring Lily's perplexity. "I'm wondering the same too, Lily. I'm utterly confused. Is he really the CEO of Aureus?"Lily vehemently shook her head. "No, this can't be. This poor guy was just a part-time cleaner and delivery guy. How could he possibly be the CEO? Besides, Ethan always told me his dad left home after his mom's death and never returned."Charlotte offered a speculative thought. "What if William Blackwood is his dad and he's now returned?"Lily's expression hardened. "No, this can't be. It's impossible. Why would they have different surnames then?"Charlotte attempted to rationalize, recalling William Blackwood's words. "Well, he did say the name Blackwood was just a business alias. What if Nightingale is their real surname?"Lily shook her head vigorously. "It's too much, Charlotte. I can't wrap my h

There was applause, and Dera, seated there, was visibly pleased.Ethan then spoke about many aspects of the project and more. Looking at the crowd, he said, "There are a lot of enemies of mine even here. They all looked down on me, but to say it another way, you can never go on a strike with me, Ethan Nightingale, and gain the upper hand. Hearing this, the likes of Charlotte, Lily, Maxwell, Olivia, and Charles had ugly expressions.That aside, I'd like to thank all my team members for their good work, starting with Victoria Campbell, who is the manager of Aureus Group of Conglomerates. Please join me on stage."Victoria smiled happily, got up, and walked to the stage, accompanied by applause. Ethan continued, "Manager Campbell has done a lot of work on this project. I know how many nights she has stayed to make sure everything is right, and surely I, as her boss, won't fail her." He looked at Victoria and said, "Manager, I appreciate it."Victoria nodded with a smile and replied, "T

Wow. There was a loud, thunderous clap from the crowd as Ethan held Sophia and walked to the stage."Wow, CEO Ethan, your woman is splendid," someone exclaimed."She's a goddess," another person said."OMG, such a curvy, thick lady; I'm so jealous," one lady expressed.Elora joined the applause, clapping enthusiastically. "Bravo, big sis! You're stunning, and Ethan, you've got a queen by your side!" Elora's words added to the cheers and praise echoing through the crowd in honor of Sophia.Lily, Maxwell, and the others were staring at Sophia in jealousy.Olivia looked at her dad a bit disappointed and said, "But she has a girlfriend; take a look at her; she's even more beautiful and curvier than I am. She just has the body I dream of."Robert smiled and said, "Don't say that; you're very beautiful. You'll still have the chance; don't worry."Meanwhile, Ethan locked eyes with Sophia, a smile playing across his lips. He slowly pulled her forward, wrapped a hand around her waist, and then

Elora, Sophia's sister, whispered to her parents, "Can you believe it? Next week Saturday! This is incredible. I need to start preparing for the wedding festivities. It's going to be amazing!"Sophia, though initially shocked by the sudden announcement of the marriage date, couldn't contain the joy bubbling within her. As the whispers and excitement echoed around her, she turned to Ethan with wide eyes and a surprised smile."Next week, Ethan? That's... soon," she said, a mix of surprise and happiness in her voice. Then, with a playful glint in her eyes, she added, "Are you sure you want to put up with me so soon, Mr. Nightingale?"Ethan gazed into Sophia's eyes, his voice filled with warmth. "Sophia, every moment with you feels like a lifetime of bliss. I don't just want to put up with you; I want to cherish every second, every heartbeat, and every beautiful moment we share. And if that means making you mine sooner, then I consider myself the luckiest man in the world. So, yes, my

Sophia stood amidst a cluster of inquisitive faces, the air thick with curious whispers and speculative murmurs about her fiance, the CEO of Aureus. A woman cleared her throat, her tone carrying the weight of rumored fortunes."Actually, Madam Sophia, rumors suggest the CEO of Aureus, your to-be husband, is the richest man in this country. Some say he's worth billions, while others claim it's millions. Which is it?"Another voice chimed in, dismissing the notion of mere millions. "Forget about millions. Mr. Nightingale is a hardcore billionaire. Aureus is a multi-billion company, with numerous subsidiaries. Luxuria alone is a billion-dollar hotel, and his Nightingale Enchanted hotel is worth millions, not to mention..."Sophia, discomfort etching lines across her face, interrupted, "Can we please stop discussing this? Even if I knew the answer, it should be between him and me, I wouldn't love to discuss his business stuff without his permission.""Sorry for that Madam Sophia." The lady