Betrayed By The Billionaire...

et for the day. As she read it over again, Lena couldn't help but smile a little at the almost military-like precision. E

sed, almost as if he hadn't expected her to be right there. "Good, you're early," he said, gesturing for her to step inside. Lena took a deep breath, trying to keep her nerves in check. She had thought last night's conversation with Andrew would blow over, but Ethan's serious expression reminded her it was only beginning. Inside the conference room, Ethan had stacks of files and

s background in business, and his strained relationship with Andrew. Despite her initial reluctance, she found herself drawn into the conversation. She could sense Ethan's walls lowering just a fraction as he shared things he didn't typically reveal to anyone. Hours passed before they knew it. The sun had risen higher, casting a warm glow through the windows. Lena finally leaned back, feeling a strange mix of exhaustion and accomplishment. "You know," she said with a small smile, "you're not as complicated as you think." Ethan raised an eyebrow. "You think you've figured me out al

ouch. They continued working through the files, though there was a strange tension in the air now. Lena could feel it lingering, like a thread connecting them, pulling them closer despite their best efforts to keep things strictly professional. As they wrapped up, Ethan checked his watch. "I have a meeting in fifteen minutes," he said. "But I'll be back to go over the rest with you." "Okay," Lena replied, stacking the papers neatly. She stood, smoothing her dress, and took a step back, only to feel her heel wobble as it caught on the edge of the carpet. Her balance faltered, and she felt herself tipping backward, bracing for a hard landing. But before she c

nd to her chest. She could still feel the imprint of his touch, lingering like a spark that refused to fade. She had never seen Ethan so... human, so vulnerable, if only for a moment. After a few minutes, Lena gathered her things, but she couldn't shake

ut to open, Ethan finally spoke, his voice low and quiet. "I know this isn't easy for you," he said, his eyes fixed ahead. "But... Thank you for going along with it. For trying." Lena blinked, caught off guard by his sudden admission. She turned to face him, her curiosity getting the best of her. "Why

Ethan turned and walked out, leaving her standing alone, her heart pounding with a mix of emotions she couldn't quite name. Lena stepped out, watching him disappear into the crowd, her mind spinning.