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.

gone from sight, she

did you not have a pleasant conversation?" Garrett asked, plopping

he give you an update on what has been happening to

smile, Charis picked up the bottle on the table

with anything? He said he was busy with work and took off within a couple of minutes."

drink her sorrows away out of the corner of

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

to tell me to give up on him, aren’t you?" Charis’ face crumpled into

I’m afraid.I’ve loved him all these years.I’m not giving up until I have absolutely no choice but to do so." Garrett chuckled humorlessly and shook

just wanted you to understand something.Now, if you don’t want to hear it, then I won’t say anything.But know that if you act carelessly in the future, it might affect more than just

back and mulled

asked, "Does

told herself that it was

so brilliant would stay single

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

is married," Garrett stated

Charis’ eyes instantly welled up.How was this possible? How could Ethan

haven’t I heard of this?"

been paying attention to his every move, even when I was abroad." Garrett raised