บททั้งหมดของ 100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO: บทที่ 91 - บทที่ 100

Ashley's POV:As I step into the conference hall, the atmosphere inside is filled with anticipation and energy buzzing in the air. Everything is already set by the time I arrive— there are polished wooden panels on the walls, rows upon rows of chairs are perfectly placed in perfect alignment, all facing the podium at the front.Set against the pristine white wall is a singular podium with a chair; there is just one name displayed on the chair, in front of the microphones. Ashley Waverly.I know that it's my name, that I am the face of the project, but it still feels so… unreal. I take a deep breath, steadying myself. This is it. The board of directors will all be seated in the front row, their eyes on me expecting me to deliver; now, it is on me to prove their judgement of me wrong. I peer out nervously from the side stage, my heart rate picking up as I scan the room. The rows are nearly full— journalists, industry insiders, and even some familiar faces are here. I wasn’t prepare

Ashley's POV:With the first call for security, I can practically see the soul leaving the man’s body. His face pales even further, surprising me with the fact that it was even possible, and all his bold and his brave attitude that he had walked in with, crumbles within seconds. He is a dead man walking, and his soul would have started on its final journey to purgatory, if not for Ethan, who is clutching onto that escaping soul with both hands. Ethan refuses to let him go, he won't let the man go and face the universe's punishment until Ethan Johnson has settled his own accounts first.I know how he is; ruthless, unwavering, and terrifying when he is angry. The man’s life may not be over, but his fate is sealed.But my mind is lost somewhere, still stuck on what he had said earlier. Liam. That snake.Liam sent him to undermine me, to degrade me in front of the whole media circus, to humiliate me. The man who claims to think of me as his own little sister, has behaved in a way whic

Ashley’s POV:I don't know why, but the question is enough to make my heart beat fast, my cheeks red… and my breath starts to hitch on its own.Are me and Ethan too evident to come into anybody's notice, is there something really going on in between both of us… apart from the contract, whose deadline is approaching?Are they really asking this question because they think it would be a nice question to be asked, or is it Liam once again, who is behind this question too?Several questions cloud my mind at once, and I am getting ready to dive into the answers when Ethan's voice reaches my ears.“I have to admit, the media is getting more and more creative these days, but shouldn't your job be to deal with the reality, and keep yourself as far from the imagination as possible? Because according to my observation, sometimes imagination prevents us from seeing the truth that is just in front of our eyes!”Ethan sweeps his eyes over the crowd, making sure to make eye contact with everyone b

Ethan's POV:I hear her voice colliding with mine, making me realize what a huge mistake I have made in the mess that was forbidding me from thinking straight… and in this state, I decide that it will be good for both of us, if I stop the car right now.The car screeches to a stop, but before I can think of what answer to give her, she turns in her seat. Once she is facing me, she grabs my right hand that has been clutching the hand brake, and pulls it towards herself.“Ethan!? Is the fact that I am not the same girl, who met you for the first time at the hotel, really bothering you?”I want to answer her and say no, it's not; but her face, her lips, her nose, her eyes and the emotions scattered on her face, that are resembling a little guilt, a little tension… something close to fear and a little bit of shyness, make me unable to process anything.After all, these are all the emotions I wanted to see on Emily's face today.Nodding my head up and down, I finally manage to find my way

Ashley's POV:Within seconds, I feel a sudden chill in my heart because of this thought, along with wetness on my cheeks.I can't stay here anymore, there is something hurting inside me… and right now, I need some time alone to find what it is and why I am feeling bad about this whole situation, when everything was already mentioned in the contract.Or I am just being paranoid, and Ethan also feels the same way for me…? No, Ashley! You can't let yourself believe the fairytale version of this story that has been expertly written by imagination… not until Ethan himself approves it.Because the one- sided heartache that I am currently going through, is much better than the heartbreak of a fully matured and confessed one- sided love.I slowly slide his hands off my body and stealthily place my feet on the ground, careful to not make a sound.I sneakily stand on my feet, grabbing the nearest gown that I can find, hanging on the cloth hanger before I walk towards the kitchen.A good cup