"My sister?" Ethan himself was stunned hearing the lady address herself as his brother. The man looked at the lady and asked, "He's your brother?"The lady nodded gently and replied, "Yes, he is."The man's expression soured as he retorted, "Does your brother not have eyes? Can't he see what he did?"Arching her hand in a conciliatory gesture, the lady offered, "He's sorry, sir. He actually has an eyesight problem, so he didn't see you."Eyesight problem?"A faint frown played on his lips as he processed the lady's words, his mind racing to comprehend what she meant by "eyesight problem." Before he could voice his thoughts, the lady interjected, her tone gentle yet authoritative, "Brother, please be quiet so I can solve the problem."Stunned, Ethan sighed and stopped talking. Turning her attention back to the man, the lady pleaded, "Forgive him, sir."The man looked at the lady and then shifted his gaze back to Ethan, "You are very lucky," he said, his tone less harsh now, "I'll f
Dera laughed, genuine amusement lighting up her eyes. "Are you being serious right now?" she asked, a hint of incredulity in her voice. "How can you just say you want me to work for you with the excuse of being the CEO of Aureus? Is that a joke?"Ethan's smile remained gentle, a touch of confidence in his response. "I know it might be hard for you to believe, but what if you were to find out that I am indeed the CEO? Would you consider working for me?"Dera's brows furrowed, her scepticism evident. "What do you mean?" she questioned, seeking clarification. Ethan seized the moment to press his point. "Would you work for me once you know the truth?"Sighing, Dera relented, realizing the gravity of the situation. "Yes, I suppose I would," she admitted. She understood that it would be unrealistic for Ethan to truly hold the CEO position he claimed, especially considering that the actual CEO was likely a hidden billionaire who wouldn't be in an ordinary coffee shop like what they were in.
Overwhelmed by the revelation, Dera acted almost like a madwoman. She reached out and grasped Ethan's hand, her disbelief evident. She looked at Victoria and managed to ask, "Do you mind if I see your ID?" Her reasoning was clear; a big and famous company like Aureus would certainly issue identification cards with positions clearly marked.Victoria retrieved her ID, displaying her full name and position, verifying her identity as the real manager. Dera's shock deepened as the evidence presented itself.Unable to contain her emotions, Dera lowered her head, her forehead touching Ethan's hand in a gesture of remorse. "You are my role model, sir. Forgive me for my rudeness earlier. I doubted you without knowing who you are. Forgive me, sir. How could anyone believe that the richest man in Ashville is in a coffee shop like this?"Ethan was taken aback by her reaction, a mix of surprise and appreciation in his expression. Clearing his throat, he gently chided, "Behave properly, I'm not
The person who spoke was Sophia. She was busy in her office and after looking at the live camera feed she saw Ethan. Ethan smiled and turned around to look at Sophia, he was taken aback seeing how beautifully she was dressed. She wore a figure-hugging black pencil skirt that accentuated her curves in all the right places, its hemline daringly above the knee and her face looked more beautiful. The security guard and assistant displayed utmost respect as they saw Sophia. "Hello, madam," the assistant called out respectfully.Sophia acknowledged the greeting with a subtle nod before saying. "Don't allow anyone in, but note that he's not included. Don't prevent him," she instructed. The security guard and assistant exchanged glances, absorbing the instructions. "I'm sorry for my act, madam," the security guard apologized sincerely.Sophia didn't respond verbally; instead, she turned and walked back into her office.Ethan's satisfaction was visible as he observed Sophia standing up f
Later that evening, Ethan dressed in a casually stylish manner, wearing a fitted black shirt paired with well-fitted jeans. He sported a wristwatch that added a touch of sophistication, and a simple necklace graced his neck, subtly enhancing his handsome appearance.As he approached his car, the gate guard couldn't help but express his admiration. "Boss, you're looking so handsome."Ethan responded with a smile, grateful for the compliment. "Thank you. I'm heading out, and I'm not sure when I'll be back. You can sleep when it's late and I'm not back."The guard nodded understandingly. "Okay, boss. Please take care."Ethan got into his car, and the guard opened the gate for him to exit. He drove smoothly and soon arrived at Sophia's place. Giving a couple of honks, he waited. Soon Sophia emerged from the door. Wow!" Ethan in the car was stunned in awe of her beauty. She looked stunningly gorgeous and irresistibly sexy, leaving him amazed and captivated.She was dressed in a knee-len
Ahh!" Charles screamed as he fell down hard. He managed to get up on his feet. Charles glared at Ethan, his anger growing. "How dare you push me? I'll break off your teeth today," he threatened, his voice seething with anger. With anger, he began climbing up.Ethan remained unfazed, standing his ground as he spoke confidently. "Get here, and I'll beat you again," he retorted.As Charles reached Ethan's level, a new voice cut through the tension. "What's going on here?" The sudden interruption drew everyone's attention. A stylishly dressed lasy in black heels emerged, capturing the gaze of all present, including Ethan, who was stunned to see Giselle standing before him.Giselle's eyes widened as they locked onto Ethan. Despite their prior arrangement for the dinner date, she hadn't expected him to already be outside causing a commotion. Masking her surprise, she addressed the situation with a composed demeanor. "Hello, I'm Giselle, the manager of this hotel. What's going on, and what
Sophia nodded lightly, her eyes wide with wonder as she looked around the room. "I do love this place, it's beautiful," she murmured, the emotion clear in her voice.Ethan smiled and walked towards Sophia lightly, his eyes fixed on hers. As he approached, Sophia stared at him, her body tense but unmoving. Something in his eyes reassured her, even as her heart raced in anticipation.Ethan wrapped one hand around her waist and the other around her cheek, his touch gentle but firm. They both stared at each other, a world of emotion passing between their eyes. Sophia panicked a bit, her breath caught in her throat, but she didn't pull away.Slowly, Ethan's lips moved towards hers, the room's soft background music the only sound. Sophia closed her eyes, expecting the gentle press of his lips against hers, but Ethan had other plans. Instead of kissing her, his lips danced around her ear, his warm breath sending shivers down her spine."You look so beautiful, and I love you, Sophie," he whi
"England, London?" Sophia was stunned, her eyes wide with surprise. Ethan nodded, his face glowing with excitement as he took her hand. "Yes, we need a place that can be fun, somewhere that can help you relax and explore. London is perfect for that."Sophia's gaze drifted to his hand holding hers, a look of concern crossing her face. "What about you? Since you're now working, won't that affect you? Please don't do anything that will affect you because of me."Ethan chuckled, his eyes sparkling with affection. "I can do anything for you, Sophia. I have you right here." He then pointed at his chest.Sophia's face broke into a smile, her resistance melting away "I can't say no then. In three days' time, you and I will leave for England."Ethan nodded, his face full of smiles. "Okay, I'll make the arrangements."But Sophia shook her head, her voice filled with resolve. "No, I'll make the arrangements."Ethan didn't insist, he simply nodded, and they continued eating. Meanwhile, in a