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.

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

let go of 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

partner and a reliable friend. But he didn’t love her or have any special feelings for

that Charis had always had

as a 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

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

interested in Charis, so

and went abroad to explore the overseas market

and nestled his head against

conscience. After all, he was never

three years would have changed many things. Charis might have already fallen in