Congratulations, Master

His father was ringing his line, the first of its kind since they became blood-related, and Ethan hesitated to pick it up, wondering if Mr. Rider was calling to lash out at him for beating up Charles.

Silently Nina watched him struggle internally, his expression displaying his indecisiveness on whether to answer the call or not.

“Here’s your bowl of noodles.” Mr. Hester announced proudly, placing a plate in front of Nina.

But then he noticed her staring at Ethan in concern, and he, too, turned his focus on Ethan.

When he finally felt their eyes on him, Ethan slowly rested the chopsticks and picked up his phone, answering the call.

“Hello?” He asked, eyeing the stain coming from the bowl.

“You have what you want.” Mr. Rider's emotionless voice sounded through the phone.

“Be clear,”

“You and Nina have the Rider and Simone blessing to get married.”

Raising his eyelid, Ethan locked eyes with her, and the intimate way he gazed at Nina had her heart skipping a beat.

Slowly, without breaki