The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Ethan rested his chin on Janet’s shoulder and looked at her pink earlobe.

A strange silence prevailed in the room. The dim yellow light from the table lamp enveloped them.

“You want to know more about my past?” Janet heard his voice rumbling against her back as he trailed his fingers across her arm, drawing patterns on her silky nightgown.

“Don’t force yourself if you don’t want to talk about it,” Janet mumbled.

She wanted him to open up everything to her, but only if he wanted to. It wouldn’t make sense if she forced him to do it.

“I have never been in a relationship with her as you think.”

Ethan stared at the closed blinds as he recalled the past.

the three of them belonged to influential families. The three shared the

opportunity to take over the Turner family’s business and established the Larson Group with

family were associated with one another, Charis knew a bit about Ethan’s family. She was also aware of his dual identity as Brandon Larson and Ethan Lester. Their friendship grew stronger as they went through all the hardships and

felt Charis was an excellent partner and a reliable friend.

day, Garrett told him that Charis had always had a crush

complained, taking another gulp of wine. “Charis abandoned her family business just to help you start this company — to help you fulfill your dreams. But you never respond to her feelings. To tell you the truth, Charis is into you. She’s smart and

feelings, she confessed her love

Ethan wasn’t interested in Charis, so he

practical woman. She applied for a transfer and went abroad to explore the overseas market to expand the

to his senses and nestled his head

had a clear conscience. After all, he

would have changed many things. Charis might have already fallen in love with someone