LOGINETHAN'S POVIn the field, I held the golf stick and struck the ball, aiming for a goal; however, the ball rolled over and didn't fall into the hole."Let me try," Cade said as he stepped forward, took the stick, and struck another ball that the coach had set on the ground for him.As Cade's luck would shine, the ball flew a long distance and rolled into the hole. He scored against me."Yes!" Cade gasped with excitement, and my lips curled in a smile watching him."This deserves some truth. Ethan, tell me," Cade said as he strode to meet me, but I didn't say a word. My lips remained locked, and I looked over at the distance, calculating how to strike the ball."If you miss your target, you are telling me the truth of what's ongoing," Cade pressed, his tone serious. I laughed and held the stick with a firm grip."Deal," I agreed, and Cade's eyes widened."No backing out," Cade said as he stepped aside for me to strike the ball.As the coach set the ball, I held the stick and struck it.
ETHAN'S POV"It's complicated, man. You wouldn't believe that Freya called my mother and reported to her that I was cheating on her," I started to say as I peered at Cade's face. He burst out laughing hard."I wanted to ask you too. What's going on with you, Ethan? Do you check the news at all?" Cade asked, his tone serious."What do you mean?" I asked him, my brows furrowed.Cade's lips curled up in a smile as he brought out his phone. His finger clicked on the screen, and he showed me a photo."Take a look at the gossip news about you. It clearly shows you, Owen's Group CEO, on his knees in front of his secretary, wearing a shoe on her feet. And you are saying that you have an aversion to women? I think you are not being honest with me even though I am your buddy."I snatched Cade's phone and peered at the screen.My jaw dropped because it didn't occur to me that someone had secretly taken a snapshot of me when I was testing the shoes on Eva's feet."These are just photos. They don'
ETHAN'S POVAfter I left my parents' place, I instructed my driver to take me to the golf center, while I pulled my phone to make a call to my best friend."What's up, Cade, how are you doing this weekend?" I asked him, as I listened to his response."I am fine. I wanted to call you now, but I don't know what you're up to. Are you hanging out with your fiancée?" Cade asked, and my brows furrowed."No. I am heading to the golf center. Meet me there," I replied before he agreed."Got it." The rest of the call ended, and I reclined in my car seat, my gaze out of the window.Arriving at the golf center in Dominic City, where Cade and I hung out to catch up on our lives, I watched the car pull to a halt and I climbed out.A man in black welcomed me, as he was a security guard, while I responded to his greetings before striding to the field to take a look at the vast surrounding. The open field, the thick forest far ahead, the high mountains, and the birds chirping around.A few elderly men
EVA:"Eva, what took you so long to purchase a watch for Ethan's sister?" Elora asked after I arrived at the car and unlocked the front passenger door. I plopped into the front seat and apologized, "I am sorry. I just thought to purchase something more expensive." I blushed; my sister shook her head and ignited the car."I get it. For your boss's sister, you have to give her something worth it. Otherwise, I am sure she will reject it," Elora said as she drove out of the parking lot. She headed for the Owen's Hotel."Yeah," I replied with a smile. My gaze remained outside the window as I avoided looking at Elora's face. My heart was thumping loudly in my chest as I pondered if Ethan would misinterpret my gift for his sister.I kept looking outside the car as my phone vibrated. My heart raced, thinking it was Ethan calling me, but a wave of disappointment crashed down on me when I saw that it was Jacob.With Elora in the car, I drew a deep breath and answered his call."Hello, Jacob."I
EVA:After Elora went into her room, Mom looked at me adoringly and asked, "Eva, are you sure that there's nothing ongoing between you and your boss?"Meeting her gaze, I replied, "Nothing.""Mm. Alright. You should stay safe at the birthday party, and it's better that you stay close to Elora to avoid stories that touch the heart," Mom advised me as she made her way to the corridor."Got it, Mom," I replied as I moved back to perch on the black couch in the living room while waiting for my sister to finish changing her clothes.How could Ethan give me a bag and shoes worth 10 million? What game is he playing? I had tried to pay him the money I owed him, but he refused.Did he truly want to keep me as his mistress? But he is engaged.I sighed while checking my last conversation with Ethan on my phone.The living room door unlocked, and my dad strode in. His eyes widened in surprise, just as Mom's and Elora's had."Eva, you look stunning. What are you waiting for? You should go to the p
•ETHAN•"Mom, what do you want us to discuss?" I asked her once we stepped out of the house together.Mom peered at my face as I towered above her. She drew a deep breath, her gaze sharpening as she demanded, "What's going on between you and your secretary, Ethan? Do you like her? Do you want to marry her?""Mom!" I exclaimed, taken aback by her questions. How could she bluntly ask me if I wanted to marry Eva? I was sure Mom was only asking to know if her assumption was right. There was no way that she would approve of me marrying Eva."Mom, why all this? I already told you that Eva didn't do anything wrong to me, and I cannot fire her. She is good at her job," I replied, my voice firm.Mom stood with a strict face and said, "I would like to see Eva. I will visit the company myself on Monday to know the type of person she is. Unfortunately, we are fixing your wedding date with Freya tomorrow. So if you have an objection to it and want to marry Eva, let me know."Mom turned and walked
-Ethan's POV-I stood aside, watching Jacob drive his car skillfully into my company's ground and park it.Seeing me standing aside at the parking, as Pete waited for me.Jacob smiled and walked out of his car, and he stole a glance at his left wristwatch."Ethan, are you just leaving?" Jacob asked
~Ethan's POV- At 8 p.m., I set out to drive to the sports bar, wearing a blue top, black trousers, and a pair of black shoes. I called Cade to find out where he was as I stood at the front of my house. "'Sup, Cade? Are you sure you're hanging out at the sports bar tonight?" I asked, to which he re
(Ethan's POV)I knew Eva was afraid of me. She stilled as my finger touched her cheek. Her skin was so soft that I felt blood flowing in my veins again. Her red lips enticed me to draw her closer and seal my lips on hers to silence her mouth, but I held myself back. I didn't want to scare her. Afte
-Eva's POV- "You have a very beautiful secretary, Ethan," Mr. Johnson said, as he smiled at Ethan and looked at me. My face flushed red at his compliment, but I stilled myself and focused on my job. "What's your name, Miss? Come over and bring the drinks," Mr. Johnson gestured for me to bring the







