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 subconsciously asked, “Why are you

work tomorrow,

a frown. She

abnormally strict with her and watched her like a hawk. Normally, he would

he could be such a lazy person.

hard she tried, Estelle couldn't figure out what was going on with

she couldn't think of a reason why he was acting that way, she just took the apple with a subtle

into two

in the middle of the

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

warmth of his breath. Although they had

is he so clingy all of a

apple, she looked out of the corner of her eye and meekly asked, “Is something bothering you?

neck and tightly wrapped his arms around

“I just want to hold you like this. Do you have a problem with

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

eat for lunch? I'll make it for you,“ Ethan casually asked out

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 movie

on the sofa. When it was over, Estelle looked at Ethan. He was still

her and replied, “As long as

at that moment, 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

he was hiding something from her. Unfortunately, he seemed like he didn't want to

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

into his eyes and said, “What's wrong with you? You're acting weird today. Just tell me

deep into her eyes

hurt but she didn't let that stop her. She added, “How

a long time, Ethan let out a light sigh. After that, he lovingly pinched her cheek and