Chapter 22

Ethan's POV

The men that work with and for my company congratulated me after the honeymoon leave I had taken.

"Welcome, sir," my receptionist greeted me first when I arrived on a Monday. Mr. Robert and the rest of the men came around to see me during the week, telling me I am officially the sole proprietor of the company already, they reminded me of the other half of the deal.

"We still need some time," I said to the man who had brought up the issue of childbearing, "allow us to enjoy the early stages of our marriage, sir."

"I understand," the elderly man said, "I am only looking out for you, some thieves have their eyes on this property," he explained, pointing his hand to the floor for emphasis.

"Thank you," I greeted, controlling my emotions that would burst the next moment.

"She is your wife, it is her priority to give you a child," Robert chipped in. "A male child to take over the company after your demise." I looked at him, "thank you, Robert," I said, rather than saying what