บททั้งหมดของ 100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

Ashley's POV:For a moment, I can't believe my ears due to the sheer improbability of what they have reported to my brain. Did Ethan really say that I have become important to him?My heartbeat starts to pound so hard in my chest, that I can literally hear its sound through my ears.He also hops into the car, and suddenly turns towards me without any warning.That's it! This is my last day on the planet, there is definitely something wrong with my heart.But before I can figure out exactly what ailment I'm going to die of, he reaches across and grabs the seat belt from the side.My eyes follow his hand as he pulls it across, latches the seat belt and then twists the key to start the engine. It doesn't take us more than an hour to reach Ethan's house, or probably, it is even less than that.But the array of contradictions going on inside my head is telling me otherwise, as it is adamant on making me believe that the whole day has passed since we left Mr. Hopkins’ place… that Time has

Ashley's POV: Although I have started to notice Ethan getting increasingly protective towards me, I have been trying to ignore it till now… knowing very well that it might just be a thought that exists only within the bubble of my imagination, which can burst at any moment! But today, I can't deny it anymore.We have finally reached the location that one of his men had mentioned, saying it was the last place where Mr. Hopkins was seen.The place is indeed shady and dark, damp and dense at the same time. There is a disgusting stench in these packed alleyways, and yet, nobody can exactly pinpoint where the smell is coming from.It's like the entire place is covered by this rotting smell, to the point where they can't be separated from each other; almost suffocating any outsider who dared to step in.Broken windows, with their jagged edges glinting like teeth, stared down at us from the worn down buildings around us, or whatever remained of them… making anyone question why someone in t

Ethan's POV:I know she has been disturbed ever since she saw her father's writing inside the diary, which I am completely sure belonged to Hopkins.How couldn't I? Especially when I could also see the tears in her eyes as soon as she opened it, and the way her fingers trembled as she held the pages…But I know it wasn't the time to prove anything, and if I should be doing anything, then it should be me making her forget the world for the time being.And I did…Once she has drifted off to sleep, her breathing steady and peaceful beside me, I finally lift my phone from the dresser and unlock it, only to find it filled with messages.There are hundreds of messages from the office, and there, I find the one message I have been waiting for."We have succeeded in locating what you have been searching for, do we need to bring him to you now?""No. Just wait for further orders." I quickly type a reply, my fingers moving swiftly over the keys even as my eyes have lifted from the phone screen

Ethan's POV:I finally breathed freely, relieved to see it with my own eyes that Ashley's father was not as dumb as I imagined him.Maybe, I had judged him way too hard before this, for leaving his pampered princess of a daughter alone in the world, without any plans regarding her protection, even after raising her exactly like a fairytale princess in a completely protected and sheltered environment. At least, this deal is secured now, and I am not going to lose it… otherwise, I was afraid of getting the first blot on my name and reputation, for losing a bet that had almost been won already.But now, there is only thing that I am missing. I won't be able to see Emily tomorrow, as I am going to be stuck with Ashley here.Not that I am complaining, because the girl is really good in bed and her face indeed keeps me entertained. Apart from that, I don't really care much about her or her character, they are of no use to me. But seeing Emily is the salvation I get in my life.I sigh inwar

Ethan's POV:I have finally already gathered all the information that I should have gathered earlier, but because of my stupidity, I failed to do so.Emily and Jordan collectively hold 2% shares in the Waverly Group, and they have decided to transfer it to Liam. It all makes sense now, that's why I saw Emily there that day. Now, my first aim is to get those shares transferred to Ashley's name, but I’m well aware of the fact that Jordan won’t sell them to me, even if I offer him three times their value… just my name attached to the offer is enough to make him reject it.And he will most definitely turn it down, much like the time he didn't care about hurting me and stomped on our friendship when he blackmailed my Emily to leave me! When he can do that, being blinded by his hatred of me, then he can surely hold on to the shares just to see me lose.And my former friend’s petty and spiteful nature is exactly what I had in mind, before planning my perfect masterstroke.I have stayed out