Contacted To Love

t night after the engagement party,

left me exhausted. The dress clung to me uncomfortably, and the heels had

usual. He loosened his tie upon entering the li

ommented again for the second time, his t

sinking into the couch.He smirked slightly but remained silent.

g-tall, elegant, and radiating with authority that filled the room. He

, then she it shifted to me."mum," Eth

hint of tension."Is this how you c

e a knife. Ethan stood his ground. "It was a spontaneous decision."Jul

ated under her gaze."So," she began,

you, Mrs. Blackwood."She remained silent for some moments before she said anything. "The pleasure is m

engaged. I didn't seek your approval for that decision

Blackwood name, our legacy. And remember your father

flick of her hand, "is the best choice for that?" My heart

tated, his voice controlled and low. Julia's eyes narrowed. "Y

the importance of being a part of this family.

tried to steady myself, refusing to

himself between us. Julia sighed, shaking her

u and want the best for you. But you h

ll regret it."With that, she turned and headed back to the elevato

he edge of the couch, his head in his h

s standing, I couldn'

h his voice was weak."Are you sure this is going to

urned and looked at me, his expression harden

, bitterness creeping into my tone. "Ethan, this a

terrupted firmly. " And You will."I gazed at h

ether I liked it or not, I was now a part of it."I hope you kno

ry of Julia's cold smile kept running in my mind, a sharp remind

fluence that came with the Blackwood name. An

a's

a into this game had been ea

on for a clean reputation was enough to

penthouse couch, observing Maxwell pour another glass of wine. Our smirks mirrored each other as

couldn't believe how easily it was for her to be convinced so easily.""Of course s

od. Ethan played the his role ver

art."Maxwell chuckled, shaking his head. "And she has no idea she's helpin

l about saving Ethan's image and as well gaining financial free

or Ethan when all this is over?""A clean slate," I said with a smile. "The public will stop tarnishing his name, and his investors wi

ips curling into a sly smile. "You, me...

just perfect to

ht you had a soft spot for her.""I do," I said, let out a smile. "T

d a stronger connection to Ethan's world. She'll thank me when all is

hat we two know about this, especially as her best fr

though the thought made me shiver. "Sophia trusts me. She would never expect m

ind out."Maxwell's grin returned, and

r against my glass, my mind going through,

ancé, keep Sophia distracted with her new 'ro

achieve exactly all we wanted to achieve.""And if Ethan

how important it is for him. Besides, he knows we're