The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

“Let go of me. I have to explain myself, or else it’ll affect my work!” Janet struggled to shrug off Ethan’s grip, looking up at him helplessly.

Ethan sighed and pulled her to a corner. In a gentle voice, he said soothingly, “Now’s not the right time.”

Janet shook her head stubbornly. “This is different from what happened with Fiona. This is usury. If I don’t explain myself, it will prove that I’m guilty! Everyone who passes by will spread rumors about me all over the company!”

Janet sighed. Exhausted and defeated, her shoulders slumped. “The company’s board must’ve found out about it already. These people might even attract the media and mar the company’s reputation. The board will probably ask me to resign…”

“No, they won’t. The Larson Group is huge. The board has bigger fish to fry. Plus, you didn’t borrow the money. These scammers are just trying to stir up trouble for you. Come on. What are you afraid of?” Ethan squeezed her hand reassuringly.

that Ethan was just trying to comfort her, and he was successful. The corners of her lips still lifted ever so slightly.

raised her hand, which was holding Ethan’s. “Let go of me first. I have to go now. I can’t just skip work because

eyes and stole a

him, puzzled. What on

group of armed security guards swarmed out of the

you’re standing? This is the Larson Group’s premise!” the leader of the

shouted. “Janet is an employee here and she owes us three hundred thousand dollars! We’re just waiting for her here! Do you have a problem with that? We’re not interrupting your work after

dignified manner. “I don’t give a damn who