"She is your girlfriend. Surely, this is a joke. Is your eyesight bad enough that you would pay attention to someone as wicked as her?" Ami, unwilling to accept the truth, envious, and bitter, used scornful and harsh words to speak about Ula, something unforgivable."Watch your tongue." Ethan threatened angrily. "Who are you to insult Ula? You're just a despicable woman. What right do you have to talk to me? It's better for you to shut your mouth before you end up biting your own tongue someday."Ami was frightened by Ethan's fierce attitude. Unexpectedly, Ula was now being protected by him. What had happened between the two of them? Ami was curious to find out."What did I say wrong? Just now, she insulted, humiliated, and falsely accused me. She even hit me. If you don't believe me, you can ask the people around you. They will testify for me."Ami still didn't stop, wanting to ruin Ula's reputation and integrity. She spoke while hiding behind Conal, afraid that Ethan would deal with
"Sorry for interrupting your conversation. I just want to inform you that your items have been packed." The cashier cautiously approached Ula, confirming that the situation had returned to normal."Oh, thank you," Ula replied cheerfully. "How much did it cost in total?""The amount you need to pay is... May I ask if you prefer to pay with a card or cash?" The cashier continued to inquire, and Ula immediately turned to Ethan with a small smile, as if seeking his opinion, as he was responsible for the payment."Card payment," Ethan answered, handing his card to the cashier."Alright, please wait a moment." The cashier took Ethan's card and began the transaction.After a while, the cashier returned to Ula and Ethan."Here are your items. Thank you for shopping at our store," the employee appeared, handing Ethan back his card. Ethan tucked the card into his pocket and, like a gentleman, picked up a few bags in place of Ula."Ula, do you need anything else?" Ethan asked with concern."No,"
The war with eyes doesn't know when it will end, but the tension that occurred caused some women who happened to be present to quickly move out of that area to avoid being implicated. Ula also did not want to stay long, as if realizing that Ula wanted to escape from her venom, Ami tried every way to keep Ula."Where are you going in such a hurry?" Ami was the first to speak; she deliberately teased Ula: "Don't say you can't wait to run away and complain to Ethan Thomas, so he can defend you, like at the shopping mall."Ami guessed and offered her own answer when Ula remained silent. "Come on, Ula, don't act like a child. A little vulnerability, and you'll be wailing for help. That won't make a good impression. Men don't like women who are frail and weak.""Ethan is different; he's very passionate about me, wanting to protect and care for me." Ula retorts with a proud smile, provoking Ami's anger. “And no matter what I am, he won't change.”"Don't act so cunning." Ami, irritated, scold
Everyone directed their attention towards Ethan, who was talking to the female staff member."Sir, here is your phone," the girl said respectfully, handing the phone to Ethan with both hands."Alright, thank you for your help. You can go back to your work." Ethan took the phone, allowing the girl to leave."Yes." The girl bowed politely and walked away."What's going on, Ethan?" When the girl disappeared, Ula curiously asked and received a warm smile from him."You'll know in a moment.""Does it have something to do with what just happened?" Ula asked further, and Ethan nodded in confirmation.Seeing this, Ula smiled reassuringly. As for Ami, she was in a state of nervousness and extreme concern. Conal, on the other hand, was bewildered, not understanding what was happening and eagerly awaiting Ethan's explanation.Ethan didn't prolong the suspense; he handed the phone to Conal. The video recording of the recent events was already playing."Watch, and you'll see how dangerous your wom
As Ethan stepped into the restroom, he noticed someone behind him. Instinctively, he turned around, immediately furrowing his brow upon seeing Anne standing there. Inertia gripped him, and Ethan hesitated for a moment.Facing Ethan's suspicious gaze, Anne pretended to be drunk, stumbling and falling into him. Initially, Ethan intended to push her away, but suddenly, someone appeared, staring at him, thwarting his intentions. Fearing that his image would be tarnished in the eyes of his business partners, Ethan couldn't allow others to think he behaved rudely towards women. Reluctantly, he extended a hand to help Anne steady herself."Are you okay?" Ethan asked politely."Sorry, I'm just a bit too drunk," Anne replied, intentionally leaning against Ethan, gently rubbing her temple, and saying, "I need to use the restroom.""You've mistaken the room. The ladies' is on the other side," Ethan informed her attentively."Oh, really? I must be so foolish." Anne discarded any semblance of dign
Overwhelmed by the recent revelations, she felt her heart being tightly squeezed. Unconscious tears streamed down her face, and she felt like she was confronting a nightmare. Images of Ethan kissing another girl swirled in her mind, submerging her in a sea of painful emotions.She felt as if her world was collapsing around these unexpected images. She couldn't believe what she saw, and the thought that Ethan could do such a thing made her feel like her heart was being torn apart.Ula regarded her phone as a cumbersome object, and she felt her heart racing. Pain and confusion flooded her, but she was determined to clarify everything. She hastily called back the person who sent her the message, but there was no answer. Ula tried a few more times and sent texts to that number, but received no response. Finally, Ula turned to calling Ethan, accepting any risks that might come.The tense minutes of waiting became a period of anguish for Ula. Each second passed like a slow-motion scene, and
"Hey, Ethan, do you know who attacked you?" Jade suddenly asked curiously. Based on Jade's reasoning, the assailant must have had a deep-seated resentment towards Ethan, wanting to seek revenge and causing him pain, hence the impulsive action. Attacking Ethan in a busy area was a serious mistake."I will investigate; whoever they are, I am determined to make those scoundrels pay," Ethan affirmed after a few minutes of contemplation. He tried to think about who it could be—a business rival or a personal enemy—and what their motives might be, but for now, there were no results."If you need any help, just let me know," Jade offered enthusiastically. Immediately, Ethan raised an eyebrow skeptically.Seeing his guarded reaction, Jade sighed and lamented, "Don't be so suspicious; I genuinely want to help you as a friend. I swear on my honor, and rest assured, I won't charge you any fees."Jade had made a solemn commitment, so Ethan had no reason not to trust her."In that case, thank you,"
"Yesterday, Ethan didn't come home. He also didn't call to inform." Not wanting to keep Mrs. Donna waiting, Ula replied without turning back to look at Mrs. Donna."So, you're angry with Ethan for that, and you ran here early in the morning?" Mrs. Donna continued, teasing Ula."I have no reason to be angry with Ethan," Ula asserted, surprising Mrs. Donna, while Ethan felt a sense of disappointment. "What he does, with whom, has nothing to do with me.""What do you mean by that? Nothing to do with you? Aren't you two?" Mrs. Donna began.Understanding Mrs. Donna's implication, Ula quickly clarified to avoid any misunderstandings."Ma'am, there is no relationship between Ethan and me whatsoever. So, it's absurd for me to be concerned about Ethan not coming home. Him not coming home, drinking to the point of intoxication, or enjoying himself with another woman—that's his affair. I have no right or interest to care about any of that. Please refrain from saying things you shouldn't.""You a