The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

"You haven’t changed at all."

Charis looked down at her glass of wine, unable to hide the disappointment in her eyes.Ethan swept a glance over the room, then made a point of glancing at his watch.Without another word, he stood up and buttoned his suit jacket.

"It’s getting late, and I still have work to do.Enjoy yourself."

He had only attended the party for formality’s sake.

Charis’ return was no small matter, after all, and Brandon Larson certainly had to be present at het welcome party.

Charis’ head immediately shot up.

"Oh, you’re not done for the day yet?" she blurted out.

"Do you need my help with anything?" They had only been talking for a few minutes.

She was reluctant to see him leave so quickly.Her offer made Ethan frown, but his tone remained polite.

“This party is all about you.There’s no point in you disappearing in an event held in your honor."

In the end, Charis could only sit back and watch dejectedly as Ethan walked away.

sight, she downed her wine

not have a pleasant conversation?" Garrett asked, plopping down on the

you an update on what has been happening to

smile, Charis picked up the bottle on the table and filled her glass with more

up with anything? He said he was busy with work and took off within a couple of minutes." Garret cocked his head to the side and rubbed

hadn’t told her anything.He watched her drink her sorrows away out of the

need to know, Charis." She recognized the seriousness in his tone and paused. She

to give up on him, aren’t you?" Charis’

need for that, I’m afraid.I’ve loved him all these years.I’m not giving up until I have absolutely no choice but to

I won’t say anything.But know that if you act carelessly in the future, it might affect more than just your relationship with

back and mulled over his

asked, "Does he have

was all

catch; there was no way someone so brilliant

could wait.She had already waited for the better half of her

married,"

like lightning, and Charis’ eyes instantly welled up.How was this possible? How could Ethan

haven’t I heard

even when I was abroad." Garrett raised