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
Gasp! Everyone was shocked. The Nightingale Night Enchanted Hotel was now one of the most famous hotels in Ashville, and they were shocked to learn that it belonged to Ethan."Wow, this CEO is really a business tycoon.""He's smart, building businesses all over," someone said.One person who was shocked too was Sophia. She and Ethan had gone there before, but she never expected it to belong to him. This made her proud.Elora looked at Sophia and said, "Sister, your husband is just a king."Sophia smiled and took a look at Ethan, saying, "He's smart—a smarter businessman than me even." She chuckled.Charles Fitzgerald was also stunned. He gritted his teeth, recalling how Ethan hit him that night at that hotel."Damn, so he owns that place. No wonder he was defended, and I was suspended from stepping there."Ethan congratulated Giselle in front of everyone. He then cleared his throat and said, "And finally, the most important person in my life now is the next person to talk about. I know
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
"Wow!" The whole erupted in shock and excitement as Ethan orchestrated a stunning proposal to Sophia. Even Elora, her parents, and the entire audience were caught off guard, especially when Ethan mentioned the $5 million ring."Oh my God, even the proposal ring alone is $5 million. I wonder how much the wedding ring will cost then," someone remarked. Lily, sitting with Charlotte, couldn't hide her jealousy, lamenting her own choices. "If I had been patient and not cheated, I would have been the one being proposed to with a $5 million ring. Damn, why Lily," she murmured to herself.Elora, on the other hand, was overjoyed, covering her mouth in astonishment. "Sis is being proposed to! She should say yes."Mrs. Madison's emotional tears were wiped away with a smile, and her husband also stared at their daughter Sophia as Ethan knelt before her.The crowd joined in a collective whisper, expressing their amazement. "Oh my God, the CEO is proposing to his girlfriend, this is cool."The crow
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
Someone then asked, "Mr. Nightingale, how can we get the invitation card to your wedding?"Ethan, with a warm smile, replied, "Don't worry, Victoria will handle all those arrangements. You should direct your inquiries to her."Following this, a young man stepped forward and respectfully addressed Ethan, "CEO, I work for Aureus. It's a pleasure to meet you, boss. Thank you for providing us, the young ones, with opportunities. I aspire to be like you one day."Ethan, appreciating the young man's enthusiasm, patted his shoulder gently and remarked, "You're determined, and with more effort and strategic planning, you'll achieve greatness."The young man nodded gratefully and asked, "Thank you. Can I take a selfie with you?"Ethan, being amiable, agreed, and they captured the moment together. As the young man departed, Ethan shook his head, smiling, pouring himself another drink, reveling in the moment. Suddenly, he glimpsed a familiar figure approaching—his former boss, Williams.Seeing W
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
Ethan was a bit stunned. "You'll do all this right here?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Lily nodded and said, "I promise, Ethan, I will. I love you so much, Ethan, and I'll do anything for you." She reached out to touch his chest, but he pushed her back."I've said it several times, don't touch me, Lily," he said, his voice trembling with emotion. "Look at what you're shamelessly saying here. Everything you want to offer me, my woman will offer ten times better than that. You cheated on me with another man because of money, and the funny thing is, the man works for a company that belongs to me. Fast forward, you invited me one night apologizing, and that's because you were suspecting I was rich. After lying that I wasn't, you insulted me and called me all sorts of names. Now you know who I am, you're back to apologize. You're a gold digger Lily." He saidLily could only keep pleading. "Ethan, please," she pleaded, her voice trembling with emotion. "I know I've hurt you,