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.

was finally gone from sight, she downed her wine

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

update on what has been happening

a bitter smile, Charis picked up the bottle on the

catch up with anything? He said he was busy with work and

drink her sorrows

to know, Charis." She recognized the seriousness in his tone and paused. She already knew what was

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

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

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

sat back and mulled over his

she asked, "Does he have

it was all right if

so brilliant would stay single for years at

could wait.She had already waited for the better

married," Garrett

welled up.How was this possible? How could Ethan have gotten

heard of this?" Charis

to his every move, even when I was abroad."