Chapter 138

Once they were outside the building, Ethan turned to address Rebecca.

Feeling like it was her position to make amends for the insults Ethan had been subjected to in the store, Rebecca remarked. “Apologies for what happened today sir, I'm sure my colleagues didn't mean it.”

Taken aback by her words, Ethan inquired. “Aren't you angry with them?”

“Well, everyone makes mistakes right?... I don't hold it against them. To be honest, I was also scared that you were a cheat but I wanted to stick to my code of conduct.”

“Don't judge a book by its cover.”

“Yeah, thankfully it paid off.”

Ethan nodded. “Regardless, the fact that you did what you did is commendable. It's people like you that remind me that not everyone is bad.”

“I like to see the best in people,” Rebecca replied.

“Have you ever considered leaving the island?”

Rebecca hesitated, taken aback by the sudden remark. “Well, not really. As far as I'm concerned, I don't think it's possible.”

“And if it was?”

Rebecca pursed her lips, takin