Chapter 16

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I didn't see Ethan the whole of last night. He ordered me to come home then didn't bother speaking to me at all. At some point I suspected he had left the mansion all together.

I curled up into bed miserably that night. Instead of telling him about our honeymoon, maybe I could propose a divorce.

At breakfast, America told me the usual story. The master wouldn't be joining me.

Jonas drove me to the company. I was eager to resume work as that was the only thing that managed to keep my mind occupied.

“Aren't you going down,” Loveth asked.

I looked up with a frown. Just because everyone seemed to be heading downstairs didn't mean I wanted to leave my precious work.

“Whatever for,” I asked resuming my typing.

“The CEO is here,” She said looking incredulous that I didn't even know.

Well I wouldn't know, he didn't exactly tell me after all.

“Oh,” I shrugged. “Run along then, you don't want to miss his glorious appearance.”

“So... You're not coming?”

“Must you bother me?” I look