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.

high school. Back then, only the three of them belonged to influential families. The three shared the

a business, Charis let go of the opportunity to take over the Turner family’s business and established

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

and a reliable friend. But he

Garrett told him that Charis

to help you start this company — to help you fulfill your dreams. But you never respond to her feelings.

informed Ethan about Charis’ feelings, she confessed her love

Ethan wasn’t interested in Charis, so he turned

a transfer and went abroad to explore the overseas market to expand the Larson Group. She had been

senses and nestled his head

conscience. After all, he was never involved with Charis

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