The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Chapter 161

“Hello? Ethan, it’s me.” Janet didn’t know what else to say. The moment she uttered the words, she felt stupid. It was not the first time they had talked on the phone. Ethan must have saved her number. She didn’t have to introduce herself.

It looked like Ethan was in a quiet place. Janet could hear the whooshing of the winds and the honks of cars.

Moments later, Janet heard him sigh. “I have to replenish the stock tonight. I will be late tonight!” he said coldly.

“Well, I’ll wait for you.” Janet’s heart sank. She pursed her lips and stared at her toes that were peeking out of her slippers, not knowing what to say next.

Ethan was silent again.

Janet could hear his rhythmic breathing. She heard the muffled voice of a man calling Ethan from a distance but couldn’t clearly hear what they were saying.

have to wait for me. Go to bed early,” he said

as she stared at the screen of her phone. Janet could feel the coldness

aimlessly in the living room, hoping to see Ethan soon. It felt like walking on pins

clock struck ten, there was a

up from

But the smile on her face froze when she saw a stranger

I do for you,

He was perhaps in his early forties and somehow looked strong even though he was only in his pajamas. He looked at Janet up and down, his eyes gleaming with

face lit up, and his smile broadened. After a moment’s hesitation, he touched his nose and said, “Hello, I live downstairs. Have you noticed there’s a leakage in your apartment? The water has been dripping

the bathroom, and she instantly grew vigilant. It looked like the man had just found an excuse to enter the

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