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.

in the same class as Ethan and Garrett in high school. Back then, only the three of them belonged to influential families. The three shared the same hobbies and naturally became

go of the opportunity to take over the Turner family’s business

She was also aware of

had always felt Charis was an excellent partner and a reliable friend. But he didn’t love her or have any special

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

day. Garett was drunk. “You’re a heartless man!” he 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 pretty. Why don’t you just

already informed Ethan about Charis’ feelings, she confessed her love to him a few

Charis, so he turned her

practical woman. She applied for a transfer and went abroad to explore the overseas market to expand the Larson Group. She had been there for

to his senses and nestled his

clear conscience. After all,

Charis might have already fallen in love with someone else. And for himself,