Mr. CEO, Leave Me Breathless のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

My eyes kept shifting between them. I was waiting for Ethan to step in, just like last time, to break it up before things got out of hand. Lando leaned back in his chair with that familiar cocky smirk, clearly daring Ethan to make a move.Thankfully, Ethan had himself under control—probably because there were too many eyes on them. I could see the tension in his shoulders, the tight curl of his fists. He was holding back, but just barely."Leave," Ethan said sharply, his voice cutting through the murmur of the guests."I'm still enjoying myself. Why kick me out so soon?" Lando replied, his grin teasing but not entirely joking."Is your company going bankrupt? You sure have a lot of free time," Ethan shot back, the edge in his tone making it clear this was personal.What happened between them? Why had their friendship fallen apart? Ethan looked mad, his jaw set, but Lando didn’t seem to care, twirling a glass in his hand like it was all a game."Ethan!"And just like that, the woman in

"Can you stop over at the convenience store?" I asked Lando when I spotted one near my apartment."Are you buying something?""I'm hungry," I murmured, a little embarrassed. I hadn’t finished my food earlier because he suddenly showed up at my table. Now my body was reminding me—and so was my baby.He chuckled softly, back to his usual teasing self. "I think there’s also a restaurant around here. I can take you there if you want?"I made a face. He’s too classy for that. I just wanted noodles."No need, I prefer convenience noodles."He stopped in front of the store. It was already past midnight, but a few people were still inside."Are you okay now?"I froze for a second but quickly managed a small smile. "I'm good now. Thanks... for... being with me."I opened the door and stepped out, then glanced back at him through the window. "My apartment’s close from here. You don’t have to take me all the way. It’s safe here, zero crime for two years," I joked.But he unbuckled his seatbelt a

I froze, staring at Ethan, stunned by what he had just said. But his attention was no longer on me. He had already gone back to whatever he was doing on his laptop, as if I weren’t even there.He’s letting me choose a new assistant? So… he won’t interfere with my decision anymore? Does that mean he’s finally letting me go?A part of me wanted to ask him what was wrong, but the rest of me, the part still holding onto dignity, chose to leave instead. I walked out of the building, my heart heavier with every step.I should be happy, right? He finally agreed. He’s letting me do what I want. But why does it feel like something inside me is breaking again?The moment I reached my apartment, I collapsed on the couch. My hand went to my stomach, gently caressing it.“Baby… we’re leaving this place in a few days,” I whispered, so emotional. “I may not be able to give you a complete family, but I promise I’ll do everything to give you a beautiful, happy life.”I never knew who my real parents w

Lando's teasing me again. That’s for sure. He knows I like Ethan, but I also know Ethan wouldn’t get jealous just because Lando gave me a ride and saw us eating noodles together.“Whatever you say,” I muttered, starting to walk away.“Where are you going?”“None of your business, Mr. Moretti.”Is he trying to get close to me or something? He just appears out of nowhere and starts talking like we’re old friends.“Aren’t you going to return my coat? I bet you smell it at night before bed and imagine I’m lying next to you.”My jaw dropped. Wow. The audacity.“You’re not my type, Mr. Moretti,” I said, shooting him a glance with a smirk. “I’m not fantasizing about you. Come by tomorrow morning and I’ll return it.” I kept walking. He called out again, but I didn’t even bother to turn around.After buying the flowers and the diamond necklace for Dana, I went back to the office. But the moment I stepped out of the elevator, Ethan’s voice was already shaking the whole floor—echoing off the wal

As soon as I stepped out of Ethan's private plane, the crisp air of New Jersey greeted me. I had been planning to come here for a long time but never found the right time or occasion. And now, my first time here was merely a business trip."Why are you buying a hotel all the way over here?" I asked, giving him a brief glance. The pair of sunglasses was hiding his face from me.My hair was swaying with the wind and some dark locks were falling on my forehead, making me look like a ghost."I like this city," he replied, then headed toward the car that was waiting for us."Why do you want to buy a hotel anyway?" I questioned, following him."You ask too many questions, Selina," he muttered and sat inside the car."Forgive me for being a little curious, Mr. Blake," I murmured as I entered through the other door, and soon, we were on our way.The whole car ride went silently until we finally stopped in front of a massive hotel building. Most of the exterior was made of tinted glass. The fr