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.

and Garrett in high school. Back then, only the three of them belonged

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

one another, Charis knew a bit about Ethan’s family. She was also aware of his

reliable friend. But he didn’t love her or have any

told him that Charis

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

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

interested in Charis, so he turned her

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

returned to his senses and nestled his head

clear conscience. After all, he

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