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.

there, so she

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

a frown. She felt like something was

and watched her like a hawk. Normally, he would just send someone to pick up the surveillance

expected that he could be

just peeled this apple. Have some.“ No matter how hard she

a reason why he was acting that way, she just took the

two pieces, and handed her the one

still in a daze at that moment and just stood in the middle of the living room. After handing over the apple, Ethan pulled her over

dog. Most of his body was leaning over Estelle's arms, so she couldn't even use her other

feel the warmth of his breath. Although they had been intimate before, she couldn't

is he so

of the corner of her eye and meekly asked, “Is something bothering you?

head in her neck and tightly wrapped his arms around her slender waist, leaving

smiled at her and said in a low voice, “I just want to hold you like this. Do you have a

words went straight to her heart. Every

I'll make it for you,“ Ethan casually

was the sweetest man in the world at that moment. Estelle couldn't refuse him even if she tried to. Just like a married couple, the two of them happily ate lunch and watched a

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

chuckled when he heard her and replied, “As long as

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 that didn't know when to stop. It seemed like he wouldn't let her go no matter

wanted, she knew that he was hiding something from her. Unfortunately, he seemed like he didn't want

suddenly uttered a question. “From now on, can you stay

into his eyes and said, “What's wrong with you? You're acting weird

looked deep into her eyes and hugged her

before. Her arm started to hurt but she didn't let that stop her. She added, “How can I help you solve your problem if

that, he lovingly pinched her cheek and buried his