As Ethan stepped into the hallway, employees straightened immediately. Voices dropped to a hush. Every eye followed him — the CEO had arrived.The same man who, half an hour ago, had eaten toast in silence beside his new wife.Ethan Newton’s expression changed the moment he crossed the lobby. The calm mask of power slipped back into place. His assistants followed closely behind, tablets in hand, reading updates and figures as they hurried to match his pace.“Mr. Newton,” one of them said carefully, “should we prepare a public statement in regard to your marriage, sir?”Ethan’s reply was cool and sharp. “No one needs to know.”He stepped into the elevator. The mirrored walls reflected him from every side — a man split between two versions of himself: the ruthless CEO, and the quiet stranger from a small, newly bought apartment.His jaw tightened. He didn’t like the thought. The marriage was nothing but duty — a promise to his grandfather, a convenient shield against gossip and social e
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