Semua Bab No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend : Bab 91 - Bab 100

Ethan's POVArriving at the entrance to the mansion, the automated gates swung open and I drove in. The sight of the building never ceased to impress me.I was initially uncomfortable with the idea of getting automated gates, but Alpha Ronan really convinced me to get it for the mansion and now I am very much in love with it.The gates glided smoothly, their wrought iron design intricate and imposing, a perfect introduction to the estate that lay beyond.The driveway was a winding path of cobblestones bordered by lush greenery, meticulously trimmed hedges, and bursts of colorful flowers that added a touch of life to the serene setting. A mini fountain sat at the center of the circular driveway, its water cascading in soft splashes.I slowed the car to a stop, the tires crunching lightly against the gravel. Before I could step out, my two dogs came bounding across the expansive front lawn.Thor, the massive German Shepherd, and Loki, his mischievous Siberian Husky counterpart, were a s

EthanIt had been several hours since Reuben stormed out of my house, but his parting words still echoed in my head, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.I was sprawled on the couch, staring blankly at the ceiling, replaying the confrontation over and over. His audacity was maddening, yet I couldn’t entirely push aside the truth laced in his words.What if I had not asked him to follow after Lila and Caden? Would he and Emily still be together by now if he didn’t help me out?I rubbed my temples, trying to shove the frustration out of my mind.“Mr. Ethan?”I blinked, realizing Lady Tatiana, my African cook who had insisted on following me back to Silver Lake, was standing by the door.She was wearing her usual apron, her hands clasped neatly in front of her. She had been more than just a cook in the past one year. She was practically family.“I called you several times, but you didn’t respond,” she said softly.“Sorry, I was just… thinking,” I replied, my voice trailing off.She walked

EthanI didn’t expect her to ask me to stay.When Emily turned to me with those wide, uncertain eyes and said it, I was stunned. My first instinct was to leave, because being around her stirred things in me I wasn’t sure I could control.But the vulnerability in her voice, the way she seemed to need something from me, held me in place.“Alright,” I said quietly, easing back onto the bench beside her. “I’ll stay.”She offered me a small, grateful smile and hugged my jacket tighter around her. For a while, neither of us spoke. The hum of the city filled the silence between us.Damn it Ethan! Fucking say something.“I need to apologize,” I started, breaking the stillness.Her head snapped up, eyes narrowing slightly. “Apologize? For what?”“For everything,” I said, my voice thick with regret. “I never meant for things to get so… messy. I just wanted to prove myself, to be worthy of Lila.” I glanced away, staring at the horizon. “I was promised that if I kept my head down and did what was

Emily’s POVMera stood by the hotel room door, arms crossed, watching me with an expression that was part curiosity, part exasperation. “Emily, now you are done rambling to whoever, can you fucking tell me what on earth happened last night? And don’t you dare say ‘nothing.’ I was worried sick!”I waved a dismissive hand, still in my robe, pacing the room like a caged lion. “It’s nothing, really,” I said, my voice dripping with mock calmness. “I’m just going to kill that son of a bitch.”Her eyebrows shot up. “Kill who? And why?”“That stupid, annoying, arrogant jerk who thinks the world revolves around him!” I exploded, flinging open my suitcase to grab my clothes. “He thinks he’s so clever with his stupid highlighter notes and his smug little smirk. Ugh!”Mera leaned against the wall, intrigued now. “And this stupid, annoying, arrogant jerk would be…?”“Ethan!” I practically shouted his name. “With his stupid perfect jawline, those stupidly thick lashes, and his infuriatingly symmetr

Ethan’s POVI had to leave the hotel earlier than planned. My day was packed, starting with a visit to the new office building complex to settle in and get a feel for my staff.It wasn’t my usual routine, but there was something about this place that made me want to root myself properly, to build something more permanent. After that, I had an appointment with Alpha Ronan.By the time I pulled up to the sprawling Frost Mansion, the sun was high in the sky, casting a golden glow over the meticulously kept gardens.The sheer size and elegance of the estate always managed to catch me off guard, no matter how many times I visited.A housekeeper escorted me inside, her footsteps quiet on the polished floors. I was led to the living room, a large space with high ceilings, tasteful decor, and an undeniable warmth despite its grandeur.I sat down on the edge of a plush armchair, my back straight and my hands resting on my knees. The Frosts always exuded a sense of quiet authority, and even the