Ethan's POV“You're so pathetic." I walked away from her after picking up my clothes and other things.I had really thought she was going to leave me alone when she saw me swimming. She isn't as reserved as I thought she was then.I walked away without looking back, I was angry that she didn't leave when I said she should. No one disrespects me, no one at all.I got dressed up for work in no time, driving out of the house and towards the mansion since I was kind of late already.I just needed to swim; it's the only thing I do that takes my mind off things for the meantime. When I swim, I'm just in my own world, and it looks like every other thing isn't existing again.On getting to work, I saw Lucas pacing the hallway; he had been calling me since I left the house but I didn't pick his call.The moment he saw me, he ran towards me with urgency.“Where have you been? I've called you several times, but you didn't pick the call, talk less of even returning it. Why are you even this late

Annelise's POVI left Amanda and her minions after we both arrived at a conclusion that's meant to favor both sides.She sure has it wrong in thinking I'll help her spy on Ethan. I'm not stupid, and I know the relationship between both of them.The moment I was freed by them, I ran out of the door and took the next available bus.My face was covered well; one of the things that serves as peace of mind for me now since I'm now kind of not expected to be seen outside anyhow.The bus stopped at the nearest bus stop to Ethan's house, and I got down with the remaining people in the bus looking at me weirdly, probably wondering what a commoner like me is doing in the most popular location for rich people.I walked to the house sluggishly, I was thinking of a lot of things, there's still one big storm I have dissolved or revisited since.When I got home, I saw Ethan's car parked in the hallway. It's just that it isn't parked the same way; this one looks neater.I stopped working immediately

Ethan's POVI left the place with my eyes feeling hazy. I managed to find my way out of the room, everything around me was just blurry and uneven.“Boss?" I heard someone call out in the dark room, or was I the only one finding it dark?“R-Rex?" My voice came out really weak.I felt someone come over to me and grab onto my neck to stop me from falling."Are you okay? We need to get you out of here now. I don't know who's behind this, but the paparazzi are going crazy outside. Someone must have given them a hint or something,” he said while rushing us out of the room.I heard what he was saying, but it sounded really far from here. My entire body was practically resting on Rex; I could barely lift my leg to walk on my own.I soon felt myself being moved onto a leather seat with a loud groan from Rex. I heard the car's door close too.The moment the car started moving, I was out like a light.~I woke up to hearing incoherent words. A groan escaped my mouth as I opened my eyes. I shouldn

Annelise's POVI didn't believe my ears at first. I had to pinch myself back to reality to check if I was really not dreaming.I've also been wondering how he intends to deal with the current issue on the ground. It's really getting wild that I had to just go offline completely.“You want us to pretend like we're fine and the rumors are untrue by going out together?” I asked again."You know what? Forget I asked. There must really be another way around this other than that.” He said, gesturing with his hand."I'll do it.” I voiced out before he could reach the door.He stopped walking, halting just by the door.“But in exchange for something." I added.“I should have known it's not going to be free. How much do you need?" He asked.I frowned at how he just jumped to a conclusion without hearing me say anything.“I don't want your money." I said, still frowning.Does he think everyone wants his money and that the whole world revolves around it?“What do you want then?” He asked, lookin

Annelise's POVI woke up to bright lights in my eyes. Upon opening them, I realized it was the sun; the blinds were open, allowing sunlight to stream in directly.Turning to the other side, I attempted to rouse myself further. I buried my face deeper into the bed covers and was met with a familiar scent in that spot.My eyes flew open in delight. I could sleep here forever, inhaling this scent. But, wasn't I the only one who slept here? Who else could have been on the bed apart from me?Even though Ethan slept on it yesterday, I changed the covers to a completely new set. Inhaling it again, I realized it was so familiar, like something I had smelled yesterday. Shoot! It's Ethan's cologne. It must be really strong to still linger here.I stood up from the bed and rushed to the toilet, feeling the urge to vomit. I made the mistake of looking into the mirror. I looked terrible. The makeup from yesterday was smeared all over my face. The dress I wore yesterday still clung to me, and my ov