"Are you just going to stay quiet? Don't you have any job to be proud of that you're standing like a mute in front of me?" Martin asked, throwing a disdainful look towards Ethan.The sudden situation left Ethan unsure of what action to take. Besides, he had never spoken intensely with his boss before; their interactions only occurred in group settings.Ethan also didn't understand why Citra suddenly pulled him into that woman's problem. What for? Citra could be alone with that arrogant man.As far as Ethan knew, Citra had always been indifferent towards everyone, including men who approached her. Women like Citra were typically focused solely on their careers, never considering a relationship that may or may not benefit them.Realizing that she hadn't briefed Ethan, Citra clicked her tongue inwardly; her impulsive act had dragged someone she hadn't even interacted with before into this.However, there was no undoing it now. Whether she liked it or not, she had to make use of this man'

"Thank you, Aldo. Even though we won't be neighbors anymore. I'm glad I could meet a good person like you," said Ethan as he got off the motorcycle of a man named Aldo.Ethan really felt stuck before, he didn't know what to do or where to go. Until Ethan's memory brought him to the man who used to be his neighbor when he was still renting in the same housing complex as Aldo."Take it easy, Ethan. But, by the way. Does this mean you'll start living in this apartment? Wow, that's really something, Ethan. Now, you seem to be very successful," Aldo praised, looking towards the apartment gate which from the outside alone looked how luxurious the place was.One thing was certain, the apartment Ethan was renting now was much better than the housing complex Aldo lived in. So it's no wonder, just looking at the apartment made Aldo feel so amazed."Not really, Aldo. This apartment is the cheapest one and fits my budget. The room isn't big either, just right for living alone like me," said Ethan

Ethan put down the file that Citra had previously given him. He handed it back without giving the response the woman in front of him wanted."I don't want to."Citra widened her eyes, not believing that those words came out of Ethan's mouth. What did the man mean by saying no? Wasn't it very clear what agreement they had made?"What do you mean? Don't want to? Didn't we agree to it?" Citra asked for an explanation.Ethan then nodded his head, confirming that this was their desire and the brief agreement they had made."I know. But, I don't need that large amount of money. You should keep it, use it to expand your company instead," Ethan said, rejecting one of the agreements in the contract.Hearing that, Citra immediately smiled wryly. As if stating that Ethan's words deserved to be belittled."Just stop. I also don't mind giving that. Consider it all as compensation. You don't need to feel like your dignity as a man is at stake. Don't worry," Citra replied, raising one leg to rest on

"Well then, I'll take my leave, Sir. It's late, I'll head home," Ethan said, excusing himself from the man. They had just discussed the various possibilities of what had happened. Moreover, Ethan also had experience in handling business operations, making it unsurprising that he could easily blend into the discussion Leo had mentioned.Before Ethan really left, the man stopped his movement. "It's hard to find a taxi this late at night. Wouldn't it be better if you just stayed at my house? There are so many vacant rooms in this house. I would be happy if you stayed tonight so I'm not alone," Leo said.He seemed pleased with Ethan's presence, who happened to have a very good personality.Ethan stood still, truthfully he was thinking about the same thing. It would surely be very difficult to find an online taxi this late at night. "How about it? Will you stay at my house? You can leave tomorrow morning," Leo said to the man.Having no other choice, Ethan then nodded his head."Alrigh

"Thank you."Ethan closed the door to his hotel room, while taking the food he would serve right in front of Citra."Please. It wouldn't be quick enough if I ordered food from outside or bought it out there. So I asked for food from the hotel instead. Is that okay?" Ethan asked, looking at the woman.Still in the same position, only her eyes moving to watch Ethan's movements, Citra seemed indifferent, just nodding casually."I'll take that as a sign that you accept this food from me," Ethan said then.He then excused himself from Citra, he would go shower to freshen up.Citra, just remembering the paper bag in her hand, immediately set it on the coffee table.Her eyes seemed to glance around, observing every corner of the room."Where does all his money come from? Wasn't he just fired? But how can he have already booked a hotel room that's above an unemployed person's means like him?" Citra muttered suspiciously.Citra then shook her head. Why should she care about that? Currently, sh