The CEO’s Wife Was Never Ordinary
Undeterred by his silence, she pressed on, hunting for a topic.
"I directed a short film in college, actually won a newcomer's award. Would you ever consider coming to a screening? I'd love your feedback."
Silence. The flame flickered between his fingers.
Reading his lack of a "no" as encouragement, she leaned in, voice turning coy.
"It's a pretty layered story, actually. About a housekeeper from a poor family who, to climb the ladder, secretly keeps evidence after sleeping with the man of the house"
Ethan choked on his own smoke, coughing violently.