Billionaire's Match

Chapter 865

When Charlotte returned to the living room, Ethan had already finished eating. He was slouched against the sofa, eyes closed, breathing even, looking almost asleep.

Sunlight fell across his pale face, and the long lashes cast a faint shadow. Perhaps it was just her imagination, or perhaps Ethan’s current weakness made it so, but the usual arrogance and roguish charm were gone. In their place was a rare stillness, almost docile-a calmness that made him less off- putting than usual.

Charlotte carefully picked up a thin blanket and draped it over him.

Suddenly, Ethan reached out and grasped her wrist. His hand was hot, and his eyes, tinged with fatigue, carried a complicated gleam.

“If you’re tired, go rest in your room. I’ll help you,” she murmured.

Charlotte felt a twinge of discomfort but didn’t pull away.

Ethan hesitated. He had the instinctive urge to pull her closer, the kind of impulse he usually acted on without thought. But today, the way she looked at him-with less defensiveness and disgust-made him hesitate.

her. “Are you

more rest so you can heal faster. I’ll come every

arranged

“I came here willingly.”

tugged at Ethan’s lips, though he immediately coughed and

for

Charlotte had come with Khloe’s approval. That woman had

just about his own pride, he didn’t want Khloe to see him looking weak or helpless. After all, even if their rivalry had softened into an uneasy friendship, he still wanted to maintain his dignity in front of her, preserving the

focus on getting

remnants of Solara Energy’s operations in Goldment City The failed bid had disappointed both senior management and shareholders, and once he returned to Jayelle City, he would inevitably

for Solara Energy in Goldmont City. But after the clash with the Hunt and Morrison Group, his former allies in