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 high school. Back then, only the three of them

a business, Charis let go of the opportunity to take over the Turner

Turner 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 as Brandon Larson and Ethan Lester. Their friendship grew stronger as they went through all the

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

still clear 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 — to help you fulfill

Ethan about Charis’ feelings, she

interested in Charis, so he turned her

to explore the overseas market to expand the Larson Group. She had been there

senses and nestled his

clear conscience. After all,

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