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

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

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 and

always felt Charis was an excellent partner and a reliable friend.

him that Charis had always had

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

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

Charis,

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

his senses and nestled

had a clear conscience. After all, he was never involved with

years would have changed many things. Charis might have already fallen in love with someone else.