A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Everyone knew who Bill was referring to.

It could be none other than Estelle.

His words angered Ethan. The casual expression on his face darkened and his eyes became chillingly cold. He exclaimed in response, “How dare you!“

Bill was a sore loser and he knew he wasn't going to win again. So when he finally won a round, he made sure to rub it in. With a boastful smile, he said, “Ethan, you should know not to mess with me.“

Ethan clenched his fists in anger. That woman was his whole world and he wasn't going to let anyone hurt her.

If Bill dared to even mess with her, Ethan wouldn't hesitate to cut ties with him.

“Ethan, I'll give you some more time to think about it. Come to me when you've finally made up your mind,“ Bill said while chuckling. From the very start, he knew Ethan wouldn't put up a fight.

However, Ethan wasn't going to simply let Bill off the hook if Estelle was involved. With a threatening tone, he replied, “Bill, it seems that you don't quite understand what kind of man I am. Sure, I'm passive, but if you lay even a single finger on the woman I love, I'll make sure you regret it.“

When he was done talking, Ethan stood up and strode out of the room. He didn't even wait to see how Bill would react.

Ethan's words stunned Bill, leaving him with a dumbfounded look on his face. He was completely infuriated to the point that he couldn't stop clenching his fists. He gritted his teeth together and let out threats of his own. “Ethan, just wait and see! I'll come for you one of these days!“

A week passed by in the blink of an eye.

It was another wonderful, sunny day for Estelle. She was in her apartment and she had just finished handing in the design draft for Love and Dream. Full of contentment, she came out of the study room and massaged her stiff shoulders.

She was excited for tomorrow since it was a weekend. It was finally her time to have a good rest since there was no more work to be done.

It was almost twelve o'clock at noon when Estelle finished. She went to her room and changed into some cozier clothes before eating lunch.

While changing, Estelle thought about what to eat and do in the afternoon. When she was all done, she casually walked over the kitchen.

On the way over there, she passed by Ethan, who was sitting on the sofa. His head was tilted down, focused on peeling an apple. He was wearing all black, which made him look taller than usual. Additionally, his clothes made him seem unapproachable, or even a little intimidating. Despite that, his movements were an unexpected contrast to his frigid presence. Watching his hands gave Estelle an unusual sense of warmth and joy.

so she

her the peeled apple and replied, “Since you have no work tomorrow, I thought it would be a good chance to spend some time

hearing this, Estelle's cheerful smile turned into a frown. She felt like something

like a hawk. Normally, he would just send someone to pick up the surveillance video after work. But now, he didn't even

he could

how hard she tried, Estelle couldn't figure

way, she just took the apple with a subtle smile on

a slight nod, cut the apple into two pieces, and handed

the middle of the living room. After handing over the apple, Ethan pulled her over to sit on the sofa.

Most of his body was leaning over Estelle's arms,

warmth of his breath. Although they had been

so clingy all of a sudden?' Estelle wondered.

and meekly asked, “Is something bothering you? Have you had

and tightly wrapped his arms around her slender

a low voice, “I just

embarrassment. His sweet words went straight to her heart. Every time they were together, he would always

the way, what do you want to eat for lunch? I'll make it for you,“

that moment. Estelle couldn't refuse him even if she tried to. Just like a married couple, the two of

and the sun was just starting to set. The two of them quietly watched the sunset while sitting down on the sofa. When it was over, Estelle looked at Ethan. He was still holding onto her and there was no sign of him letting go. She let out a

chuckled when he heard her and replied, “As long as it's you,

she was just doing what Ethan wanted. That fact didn't sit well with her. No matter what they did, he would only be a few inches away. He was like a stalker

do what he wanted, she knew that he was hiding something from her. Unfortunately, he seemed like he didn't want to talk about

thinking about how to ask him to let her go, Ethan broke his silence and suddenly uttered a question. “From now on, can you stay at home with me when you

she looked straight into his eyes and said, “What's wrong

looked deep into her eyes

arm started to hurt but she didn't let that stop her.

let out a light sigh. After that, he lovingly pinched her cheek and buried his