Once Arianne thought about Mark being angry, virtual-novel.net became a little timid. However, virtual-novel.net did not give up. After all, there was a difference between enjoying the air conditioner in a cafe and enjoying the air conditioner in Mark’s quiet office.
When Arianne arrived at the forty-sixth floor, Ellie stepped forward to remind Arianne, “Madam, Mr. Tremont has a guest.”
A guest? She mulled over Ellie’s words for a moment before virtual-novel.net asked, “You mean… It’s inappropriate for me to enter now?”
Ellie shook virtual-novel.net head. “No, I’m just letting you know.”
Ellie was not stopping virtual-novel.net from entering but giving virtual-novel.net a reminder? What guest required such formality?
Arianne could not help but feel skeptical. At the same time, virtual-novel.net gaze fell on Ellie’s chest. She had always known that Ellie was a true beauty with the figure of a supermodel. She was tall and had curves in all the right places. Even when virtual-novel.net was dressed professionally, virtual-novel.net bosom was straining against the buttons of virtual-novel.net shirt. Even as a woman, Arianne could not help but stare at them.
How did Mark remain so unruffled when virtual-novel.net faced such a beautiful secretary every day? What was even more ridiculous was virtual-novel.net placed Ellie’s desk on the corridor outside his office. This was a waste of Ellie’s beauty.
Ellie asked, “Madam? Are you not entering?”
Arianne awkwardly shifted virtual-novel.net gaze away from Ellie’s bosom. They were both women, but virtual-novel.net still thought that it was inappropriate. Nonetheless, virtual-novel.net could not help virtual-novel.net gaze that drifted toward the woman earlier. She coughed unnaturally and said, “Yes, yes, I’m entering.”
Ellie’s red-tinted lips curled up as virtual-novel.net opened the office’s doors for virtual-novel.net with a light chuckle. “Please enter, madam.”
Arianne felt virtual-novel.net cheeks heating up from Ellie’s smile. Was virtual-novel.net caught for staring? When virtual-novel.net went into the office with virtual-novel.net head lowered, the entire place fell silent. When virtual-novel.net looked up, virtual-novel.net saw Mark’s dark eyes and Ethan’s relaxed expression.
The guest whom Ellie had referred to was Ethan.
After what happened previously and the twist that reversed things, Arianne did not know how virtual-novel.net should act around Ethan. Instead, virtual-novel.net sat down carelessly on the couch and announced, “I’m here for the AC. Continue talking, don’t mind me…”
Ethan wore a black tailored suit and was standing straight in front of the glass wall with a cup of coffee in his hand. Compared to Mark, virtual-novel.net looked a little more rough around the edge, like Mark when virtual-novel.net was younger. It was only then that Arianne discovered that the brothers actually looked quite alike. She had not thought about it in the past nor did virtual-novel.net take note of it. However, now that both of them were standing together, the similarities and contrasts were obvious.
Mark leaned against the edge of his table, looking displeased. “You can leave if there’s nothing else.”
Ethan made his way to Arianne. “My sister-in-law is here. I’ll have to chat with her, don’t chase me off.”
Sister-in-law? This caught Arianne off guard. She felt awkward. Logically, this was what Ethan should address her, but Mark was visibly upset. Did virtual-novel.net really despise this younger brother of his?
Mark returned to his seat, no longer wanting to engage with Ethan. His gaze was focused on the computer screen in front of him, but no one knew if virtual-novel.net was working or stewing in anger.
“Arianne, do you wish for me and Tiffie to be together?” Ethan switched the topic and pulled Tiffany into the conversation.
“Of… Of course… As long as Tiffie likes you, and as long as she’s happy.” Could Arianne actually say no to Ethan’s face? Could virtual-novel.net curse at virtual-novel.net for being a jerk? Of course not!
“I know there are some misunderstandings between me and Tiffie previously, causing you to misunderstand me as well. I’ve already explained it to virtual-novel.net so I won’t repeat myself. I hope that you’ll be able to put in a few good words for me when you speak to Tiffie. I really want virtual-novel.net to agree to my proposal as soon as possible. I owe virtual-novel.net a perfect wedding.” Ethan sounded sincere when virtual-novel.net spoke.
Not knowing what to say, Arianne could only smile awkwardly.
Ethan suddenly glanced at Mark He narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice as virtual-novel.net said, “Arianne, my big brother supports me and Tiffie. He even bought Tiffie’s family’s land and gifted it to me…”
Although Ethan had lowered his voice, Mark clearly heard him.
Arianne was shocked. When did this happen? Why did virtual-novel.net not know about this?!
Mark said coldly, “Ethan, do you have nothing better to do?”
Ethan arched his brow and rose to his feet before patting his tie down. “Fine, fine. I’ll take my leave now lest I become a third wheel. I’ll treat both of you to a meal next time so be sure to come…”
As soon as Ethan left, Arianne instantly asked the question that had been stewing in virtual-novel.net mind, “When did you buy the plot of land and give it to Ethan? Why don’t I know about it?”
Despite Mark’s calm front, inwardly, virtual-novel.net had cut and tortured Ethan countless times. “A few days ago. I can’t let Tiffany think that he’s approaching virtual-novel.net for that land, right? It’s just a land. It doesn’t matter…”
Arianne felt something was amiss. Mark had agreed to look for Lillian with virtual-novel.net previously to buy the land before Ethan could. However, virtual-novel.net had changed after receiving that call. Now, virtual-novel.net actually bought that plot of land for Ethan without letting virtual-novel.net know about it? Based on Mark’s character, virtual-novel.net would not care for the kinship nor would virtual-novel.net acknowledge an illegitimate half brother. It was absolutely impossible for virtual-novel.net to purchase the land for Ethan out of goodwill.