Sophia's mom gazed at her with eyes full of warmth. "Seeing how kind and loving your soon to be husband is makes me happy, he'll give you the best life," she commented, her voice filled with motherly pride.Her dad chimed in, a proud smile on his face. "Sophie, your mom is telling the truth. Ethan is actually the best from all that is observed. When are you guys getting married?"Sophia, not knowing how to navigate this delicate situation, stammered, "Actually, Ethan is working on his project. When he's done, we'll get married."Elora, excited, congratulated her sister. "Wow, congrats sister! How nice it is that my sister is getting married to the CEO of Aureus."Sophia managed a smile, but inwardly she grappled with the knowledge that her family believed in a facade. She wondered how they'd react if they found out the truth about Ethan's occupation.Sophia's mom, changing the topic, asked about something she had discussed with Sophia earlier. "What about what I spoke to you about last
The next day, as the morning sun painted the world in soft hues, Ethan was the first to stir. He gazed at Sophia, still deep in peaceful slumber, and gently pressed a kiss to her forehead. Knowing that she had taken her medication the night before brought him a sense of relief, allowing her to rest so soundly.After a refreshing shower and donning neat attire, Ethan checked the time. It was approximately 7 am. Grabbing his car keys, he made his way out.As soon as he stepped outside, he spotted Elora, adorned in her nightwear, approaching him. Her smile was warm as she greeted him. "Good morning, brother-in-law. You're already up and dressed. Heading to work?"Ethan nodded, explaining, "Yes, there are a few matters I need to attend to."Elora inquired about her elder sister, and Ethan's face softened. "No, she's still asleep. Usually, she wakes early, but it seems she's been through a lot. When she wakes up, please let her know I had to leave for a short while. And do assist her, esp
The officer's tone turned stern, his patience wearing thin. "Hey young man, how dare you do this in front of us? Do you want to be locked up?"Ethan's frown deepened, his eyes flashing with anger. "Locked up?" he sneered, "Do you know what she has done?"The officer's temper flared, his voice sharp. "What gives you the right to take the law into your own hands? Couldn't you have come to make a report?"Ethan's jaw clenched, his voice low and seething. "This isn't the time for legal discussions. I've brought her here, now lock her up."The officer's stern gaze bore into Ethan's, the tension in the room thickening. "You can't just waltz in here and demand someone be locked up," he retorted, his voice tinged with frustration.Ethan's eyes narrowed, his resolve stelng. "She attacked my girlfriend, putting her in danger. I won't stand by and let her go unpunished."The officer shook his head, a mix of exasperation and concern in his expression. "I understand your anger, but we have protoco
Slowly, the days passed by. A week was gone in the blink of an eye. On this particular Wednesday morning, Ethan was engrossed in his work at his computer when the door swung open. In walked Sophia, bearing a tray laden with a rich, delicious meal and a bottle of water neatly arranged beside it.She placed the tray on Ethan's table and leaned over to plant a soft kiss on his cheek. "Hubby, I made this for you. It's your favorite Beef Bourguignon."Ethan couldn't help but smile, touched by her thoughtful gesture. "Thank you, Sophia. You're doing amazing, but please don't overexert yourself."Sophia nodded, her eyes filled with warmth. "Don't worry at all. Elora has been a tremendous help. I'll leave you to your work now. Make sure to eat, okay?"Ethan nodded, his gratitude evident. "I will." Another gentle kiss, and Sophia left the room.As soon as Sophia departed, Ethan's phone began to ring. Glancing at the screen, he saw it was a call from Victoria. He quickly answered. "Hello."Vict
Meanwhile, in a big office with a big-screened Apple computer and other laptops was seated Ethan's father, William Blackwood, in a sharp suit, busily working. He had received the message about Ethan's opening event on Friday night and had summoned Boss Lady.Boss Lady entered, this time in an office suit. She immediately bowed her head slightly and said, "You ordered for me, Lord."William nodded and said, "Ethan is having an event on Friday night. Make arrangements. We'll leave on Friday morning and then at night we'll go there."Boss Lady nodded firmly, "That's great news. I'll do as you wish, Lord." She said with a smile and then turned and left the office. Meanwhile, in a beautifully decorated room, Olivia Lawrence was dressed in a striking blue dress, looking stunning as she busily tapped on her phone.Her father, Robert Lawrence, was seated in an elegant sofa chair, engaged in a phone call. After finishing the call, he turned his attention to Olivia, cleared his throat, and sai
Soon the time struck 6 pm and at the Blue Moon Villa, Ethan was looking absolutely dashing. He had gone for a near cut and styled his hair impeccably. Ethan was in a suit that accentuated his already striking features, and a wristwatch added the finishing touch to his impeccable look.Inside the same hall, Elora, Mr. and Mrs. Madison were also dressed up, exuding elegance. The only person who was missing was Sophia.Elora shifted closer to Ethan, admiration in her eyes. "Brother-in-law, everyone is going to know you today. You're looking exceptionally handsome."Ethan's smile radiated confidence. "Thank you, Elora."Elora leaned in with a playful grin. "Brother-in-law, you shouldn't forget, you once promised me that if I'm done with Uni, you'll make me work for Aureus."Ethan chuckled, fondness in his eyes. "Don't worry, Elora, I always keep my word. What course are you studying in Uni?"Elora's eyes lit up with excitement. "I'm majoring in Business Administration. Ethan nodded and s
Ethan smiled and kissed her deeply. After separating, he smiled and reassured her, "Don't worry, I know how to make your parents understand everything."Sophia nodded and suggested, "Let's go and have a seat then." She then followed through.Ethan agreed, taking her hand to leave. They had only taken a few steps when they noticed two ladies approaching from the opposite side.Both Ethan and Sophia frowned deeply upon seeing Lily and Charlotte. They were both dressed elegantly. Even though Sophia didn't know who Charlotte was, seeing her with Lily already convinced her that they were birds of the same feathers. Sophia felt a surge of anger upon seeing Lily, recalling how she had almost lost her pregnancy because of her.Lily and Charlotte also spotted Ethan and Sophia and exchanged frowns.Lily was the first to speak, chuckling as she commented, "Look at them, a wealthy lady and a man living off her wealth."Charlotte cleared her throat and added, "I wonder what you both are doing her
Ethan and Sophia took a seat beside Elora and Sophia's parents. After a moment, Ethan excused himself and stood up.Navigating through the crowd, he soon spotted Giselle. While Giselle appeared stunned and surprised to see Ethan, he wasn't, as he had personally requested Victoria to extend an invitation to her.Giselle greeted him happily, "Master, you're here."Ethan smiled and complimented her, "You're looking beautiful, Giselle. I didn't expect to see you."Giselle returned the smile, explaining, "I received an invite due to managing a big hotel."Giselle was the manager of Ethans hotel which was now named the Nightingale Enchanted Hotel, although Ethan was now her boss she didn't know that he was the CEO of Aureus. Ethan nodded appreciatively, "That's okay. I've seen your good work and the profits that reflect in my account. You're doing very well."Giselle acknowledged, "I'm living a good life because of you. This is nothing compared. I'll always be willing to serve."Ethan's sm