Semua Bab His Perfect Mistake : Bab 1 - Bab 10

Ethan didn't move. His father's words hung between them."Let's see how long your pride can pay your bills."Richard walked past him and opened the door. "I'm done talking."Ethan tightened his grip on his keys. "You really mean this."Richard didn't answer....The drive home felt longer than usual.The city lights blurred past his window, but he barely noticed them.His phone buzzed. Daisy.A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.At least one thing hadn't gone wrong tonight.He answered through the car speakers."Hey babe" "Hi." Her voice sounded tired. "How was dinner?" Ethan let out a breath. "Let's just say it wasn't about business.""What happened?""My parents tried to arrange a marriage."Silence.Then Daisy laughed. "You're kidding.""I wish I was." I said no by the way and that I have my little princess which is you. "Good, that's my baby!" Daisy replied happily. "You don't owe anyone an apology for loving me."Ethan smiled faintly."I know.""Come see me soon." Da

"This is the fifth rejection."Ethan stared at the email on his laptop.Unfortunately, we are unable to approve your loan application...He closed it.Another notification appeared.A different bank. A different rejection.He leaned back in his chair and rubbed his eyes.His phone buzzed.Boston Heart Institute.His jaw tightened. He answered immediately. "Hello?""Good afternoon, Mr. Anderson. We're calling regarding Miss Daisy Morgan's surgery.""I know.""We still haven't received the payment.""I'm working on it.""We understand, sir. However, her surgeon has asked us to remind you that delaying the procedure could increase the risks.""I said I'm working on it."The woman paused. "We'll give you another week."The call ended. Ethan lowered the phone.One week.That was all he had left....He drove to another bank anyway.The manager welcomed him into his office. "Mr. Anderson.""Thank you for seeing me."The older man smiled politely. "I wish it were under better circumstances."

"...I'll do it." The words hit Ethan so hard that he forgot to breathe.He tightened his grip on the phone and stared at the dark window of his apartment."...Bianca?" She didn't answer. He swallowed. "Did I... hear you right?""I said I'll do it." Her voice was quiet. Nothing like the woman who had looked him in the eye two days ago and rejected him without a second thought.He frowned. "Yesterday you told me to stay away from you.""I remember.""So... what changed?"He almost apologized for asking quickly. Instead, he said carefully, "Can we meet? I don't think we should discuss something this important over the phone."Another pause."Then— Fine, there is a café near Dubai Creek. I'll be there in an hour." She ended the call before he could say anything else.Ethan lowered the phone. He looked at the blank screen for several seconds.Whatever had happened...it had broken something inside her.The café sat quietly away from the crowded business district. There was no businessmen

"This isn't over." Daniel's words followed Ethan...Neither Bianca nor Ethan spoke until the restaurant disappeared behind them.Ethan unlocked his car and opened the passenger door.Bianca stopped beside it. "We don't have to arrive together," she said quietly."We should."She looked at him."It'll make the story believable." He added. She gave a small nod and got in. The drive was silent, the only sound came from the tires rolling over the road and the soft hum of the air conditioner.A few minutes later, Ethan glanced at her. "Are you okay?"Bianca kept her eyes on the window. "I don't even know. Well, I guess I'm fine."Silence settled between them again. After another minute, Ethan cleared his throat."I meant what I said yesterday."She turned toward him. "Which part?""I won't make these eight months harder than they already are."Bianca studied him for a second before looking away again."I hope so!"❦ ━━━━━━━ ♡ ━━━━━━━ ❦Ellington Group's annual executive luncheon filled the

Sunday came faster than either of them wanted.Bianca stood outside the Anderson mansion for a moment before ringing the bell, smoothing down the front of her dress like that would somehow prepare her for what was waiting inside.It didn't feel like the dinner. There were no waiters carrying trays, no board members clustered near the windows discussing shares. Just cars parked casually in the driveway and the smell of something cooking drifting from an open window.The door opened before she could knock again."Bianca!" Victoria pulled her into a hug like they'd known each other for years instead of days. "Come in, come in. Everyone's already here.""Sorry, was I late?""Not at all." Victoria waved a hand. "Charles and Elena got here early. You know how your father is."Bianca smiled faintly and followed her inside.The dining room felt smaller than the one from the disastrous dinner, though it was probably the same size. Richard sat at the head of the table with a newspaper folded in