Ethan gave a reassuring smile and gently squeezed her hand. "I'm fine, Sophia. Thanks for handling that situation back there. You stood up for us, and I appreciate it."Sophia smiled back, relieved to see Ethan taking it well. "Of course, I'll always have your back. I won't let anyone disrespect you or our relationship."Ethan leaned over and kissed her cheek affectionately. "I know, and I feel incredibly lucky to have you by my side."As they continued driving, Sophia's concern for Ethan softened, and the atmosphere between them became more relaxed. They chatted about other things, steering away from the tension of the encounter they just had.Meanwhile, Lily was still fuming with anger and frustration. Her mind raced with thoughts of revenge, and she couldn't shake off the sting of humiliation from the encounter. She knew she had lost Ethan for good, and seeing him happy with someone else only fueled her bitterness.The next day, Ethan woke up with Sophia laying on his chest. He smi
It was around 10 am when Ethan left Sophia's place, and she had already left for work. Instead of going home, Ethan boarded a car straight to the construction site where his project was being worked on. As the car approached the site, he could see cars parked there and people bustling around, diligently working on various tasks, from molding blocks to assembling structures. The site was filled with the sounds of machinery and construction, a testament to the progress being made.Ethan smiled as he stepped out of the car and walked forward. The sight of his dream project coming to life brought a sense of pride and excitement. He was determined to make this project a success, not just for himself, but for all the people involved in the venture."Boss!" Ethan heard his name. He halted and turned around to see who it was. It was a lady's voice, and as he looked, he recognized her. It was Victoria. She was looking beautiful. "Mr. Nightingale, you're here!" Victoria exclaimed, catching up t
Still, Ethan remained composed, refusing to give her the satisfaction of seeing him lose his cool. He knew that reacting to her insults would only give her more ammunition.Olivia's frustration grew as she saw Ethan standing there, seemingly unperturbed by her threats. She clenched her fists, feeling her anger rise even more. "By the time I close my eyes and open, you better be gone from here, or else you'll regret it!" she yelled, hoping her words would finally rile him up.Ethan felt it was interesting seeing her close her eyes. He turned around to see a block there and sat on it. Olivia opened her eyes and to her surprise, when she opened her eyes, Ethan was still there, sitting calmly on a block as if he didn't have a care in the world. Her face flushed with anger. "Didn't you hear what I said?" she shouted, her voice sharp with irritation.Ethan looked up at her, his expression unreadable. "I didn't hear anything important," he replied casually.Olivia's jaw tightened, feeling
Ethan nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, dad, that's exactly it. Sophia loves me for who I am, not for what I have. She doesn't care about material possessions or wealth; she values love and genuine connection."Williams smiled warmly and said, "She sounds perfect for you, son. It's a rare and precious thing to find someone who loves you unconditionally, regardless of your wealth or status."He then continued, "Actually, Ethan, I don't think you should reveal your identity to her now. Let your relationship grow naturally, let her continue to know the real you."Ethan frowned slightly, feeling torn. "Why do you say that, dad? Do you think she'll leave me if she finds out about my identity?" he asked with concern in his voice.Williams smiled reassuringly and said, "No, that's not what I meant. He sat with a serious expression, his voice carrying a weight of experience and concern. "Ethan, the business world can be a dark and unforgiving place. Being in a relationship while managing a
As the minutes passed, the shoplifter maintained his act, pretending to be interested in the phones while concealing his stolen goods. Ethan remained focused on his task, unaware that he was inadvertently aiding the shoplifter's scheme.Little did Ethan know that in just a few moments, his peaceful phone-shopping experience would take an unexpected turn, and he would find himself inadvertently caught up in a situation he never saw coming.Few minutes later, the guy in the hoodie swiftly left the store without making any purchases, disappearing into the bustling street. Unbeknownst to everyone, he had successfully stolen several items, including the phones he had deftly concealed in his pocket.At that moment, Ethan had also found the phone he wanted to buy, an iPhone 14, and called the sales lady over. As he pointed to the phone, he casually added, "And also add this Samsung Ultra 23, please."However, before the sales lady could respond, her eyes fell on the empty display shelf wher
The lady wanted to call the police, but after a second thought, she stopped. Fear of involving her boss in the matter and potentially losing her job overwhelmed her. Thud!"She fell on her knees in front of Ethan and started crying, explaining her situation. She pleaded, "Sir, please pay for the phones. I'm a student working here to earn money for my school and home. If I don't account for the lost items, I'll not only get fired but also be forced to work for months without payment or even face arrest." She held onto Ethan's leg, crying desperately.Ethan looked at the lady and sighed. He didn't want to pay for something he didn't do, but he couldn't ignore the distress he saw before him. Reluctantly, he asked, "How much are the lost items?"The lady quickly checked and replied, "It's $10,000."Ethan nodded and then added, "I want the iPhone 14 and the Ultra 23, both with the highest storage. How much for both together?"The lady did the math and replied, "It's $3,019, so the total
Giselle frowned lightly and said, "Boss, all orders have been delivered. The new orders are being cooked and will be served soon. The other waiters are also working diligently.""You bastard!" The boss's rage knew no bounds as he raised his hand and slapped Giselle once more. The force of the blow sent her sprawling to the floor, with red marks imprinted on her cheeks."Go and mop here and find something better to do. Believe it or not, I'll deduct this month's salary because of your behavior," the boss yelled furiously.Giselle slowly got up, feeling the pain in her cheeks, and walked out. She needed to go to the store room to pick up the mop bucket and supplies. To reach there, she had to pass by where Ethan was seated.When she reached him, she forced a smile and spoke quickly, "Ethan, please wait for me. I'll be back."Ethan was puzzled by her hurried behavior but assumed she had something urgent to attend to. He nodded with a smile and watched her walk away. A few minutes later, h
The boss, stunned and defenseless, could only cover his face in a feeble attempt to shield himself from the torrent of blows. His arrogance had finally met its match in Ethan's righteous fury.Giselle's eyes welled with tears as she watched the violence unfold. She knew Ethan was defending her and standing up against injustice, but she feared the consequences of such a violent outburst.Amidst the chaos, the commotion caught the attention of the hotel's security team. Within moments, they rushed into the kitchen to intervene and restore order."Enough! Break it up!" the security guards shouted, attempting to separate Ethan from the boss.Reluctantly, the guards managed to pull Ethan away, their combined strength enough to restrain him. Breathing heavily, Ethan's rage began to subside, but the fire of indignation still burned in his eyes.The boss, now red-faced with anger and humiliation, glared at Ethan and shouted, "You dare hit me? Who the hell do you think you are?"Giselle watche