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.

as Ethan and Garrett in high school. Back then, only the three

Ethan was determined to start a business, Charis let go of the opportunity to take over the Turner family’s business and established the Larson Group

family and Lester family were associated with one another, Charis knew a bit about Ethan’s family. She was also aware of his dual identity

an excellent partner and a reliable friend. But he

Charis had always had a crush

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

Ethan about Charis’ feelings, she

Ethan wasn’t interested in Charis, so he turned her

went abroad to explore the overseas market to expand the Larson Group. She had

senses and nestled his head against the crook of

all,

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