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Ch-90. Two ends of reality
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100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-91. Wishes
Ashley's POV:As I step into the conference hall, the atmosphere inside is filled with anticipation and energy buzzing in the air. Everything is already set by the time I arrive— there are polished wooden panels on the walls, rows upon rows of chairs are perfectly placed in perfect alignment, all facing the podium at the front.Set against the pristine white wall is a singular podium with a chair; there is just one name displayed on the chair, in front of the microphones. Ashley Waverly.I know that it's my name, that I am the face of the project, but it still feels so… unreal. I take a deep breath, steadying myself. This is it. The board of directors will all be seated in the front row, their eyes on me expecting me to deliver; now, it is on me to prove their judgement of me wrong. I peer out nervously from the side stage, my heart rate picking up as I scan the room. The rows are nearly full— journalists, industry insiders, and even some familiar faces are here. I wasn’t prepare
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-92. Lion and the goat
Ashley's POV:“Tell me? I am still waiting for your response to say something further.”Ethan roars again, walking through the aisle, towards me. As if his presence alone isn't imposing enough, he comes to a stop near the row where the man is seated and looks directly into his eyes, making the person feel much more uncomfortable.I can practically see the hackles rise along his spine as he gulps down his own saliva down his throat forcefully. Beads of cold sweat have started to appear on his forehead.“I-um… um… actually, I was… I was–”“Say it! What were you trying to say? Aren't you a reporter, whose task is to ask questions and give answers, too?”Ethan attacks him again; he is like a vicious lion who just won't let his prey escape, and the reporter gives him a pleading look, silently requesting to be spared, like a scared little goat.And while everyone else seems to be enjoying this drama, because apart from my interview about the project, they are going to have something much ju
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-93. Pin drop silence
Ashley's POV:With the first call for security, I can practically see the soul leaving the man’s body. His face pales even further, surprising me with the fact that it was even possible, and all his bold and his brave attitude that he had walked in with, crumbles within seconds. He is a dead man walking, and his soul would have started on its final journey to purgatory, if not for Ethan, who is clutching onto that escaping soul with both hands. Ethan refuses to let him go, he won't let the man go and face the universe's punishment until Ethan Johnson has settled his own accounts first.I know how he is; ruthless, unwavering, and terrifying when he is angry. The man’s life may not be over, but his fate is sealed.But my mind is lost somewhere, still stuck on what he had said earlier. Liam. That snake.Liam sent him to undermine me, to degrade me in front of the whole media circus, to humiliate me. The man who claims to think of me as his own little sister, has behaved in a way whic
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-94. Hide
Ethan's POV:Emily's words are harsh, crude and blunt, as if she is trying to prove that she isn't lying… but I know she is. I have noticed the glaze of tiny droplets that have accumulated in her eyes, and it is enough to tell me the story otherwise.But what is she trying to hide? Why does she have to hide anything in the first place, when she knows that I am well familiar with the love she holds for me?Is Jordan forcing her in some way…?There are many questions running through my mind, when she invites me to her wedding!Shit! How can I miss it! She is doing this intentionally, just like I have made her jealous by being with another girl, she is now taking this game to one step ahead.But this game isn't funny anymore, because it has started hurting me… and badly at that. The anger pumping through my heart starts to poison every single drop of my blood. And I start my car, deciding to visit the press conference, even though I know that I am not in a sane enough mind to go there
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-95. Back ?
Ashley’s POV:I don't know why, but the question is enough to make my heart beat fast, my cheeks red… and my breath starts to hitch on its own.Are me and Ethan too evident to come into anybody's notice, is there something really going on in between both of us… apart from the contract, whose deadline is approaching?Are they really asking this question because they think it would be a nice question to be asked, or is it Liam once again, who is behind this question too?Several questions cloud my mind at once, and I am getting ready to dive into the answers when Ethan's voice reaches my ears.“I have to admit, the media is getting more and more creative these days, but shouldn't your job be to deal with the reality, and keep yourself as far from the imagination as possible? Because according to my observation, sometimes imagination prevents us from seeing the truth that is just in front of our eyes!”Ethan sweeps his eyes over the crowd, making sure to make eye contact with everyone b
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch-96. You !
Ashley's POV:My hands shake for a moment, before I could pick up the call or exchange a glance with Ethan. And in the meantime, his voice knocks against my ears again. “I might be cruel, but I never remember forbidding you from taking any calls. So go ahead and pick up the call, if it's urgent.”I quickly swipe the green icon and answer the incoming call as soon as he completes his sentence, because this call is not just important, it is super important. “Ashley!”A soothing voice rings in my ears, making me remember how badly I have missed my best friend this whole time.“Yes Tiffany! Where are you? I have been trying to contact you through every possible source, and was still completely unable to track you down. Did you somehow manage to change your galaxy and settle down on some other planet in this universe? Because there is no way you are still alive and present on this Earth!”I spit out everything that I have been carrying inside my heart for the entire past month, since the
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch -97. Fire
Ethan's POV:I hear her voice colliding with mine, making me realize what a huge mistake I have made in the mess that was forbidding me from thinking straight… and in this state, I decide that it will be good for both of us, if I stop the car right now.The car screeches to a stop, but before I can think of what answer to give her, she turns in her seat. Once she is facing me, she grabs my right hand that has been clutching the hand brake, and pulls it towards herself.“Ethan!? Is the fact that I am not the same girl, who met you for the first time at the hotel, really bothering you?”I want to answer her and say no, it's not; but her face, her lips, her nose, her eyes and the emotions scattered on her face, that are resembling a little guilt, a little tension… something close to fear and a little bit of shyness, make me unable to process anything.After all, these are all the emotions I wanted to see on Emily's face today.Nodding my head up and down, I finally manage to find my way
100 Nights Contract with Mr.CEO Ch -98. Weight of questions
Ethan's POV:I can see that Ashley isn’t going to back down, because she knows that she has the upper hand over me right now. Her fingers inch higher, grazing the seam of my jeans, her touch light but maddeningly nevertheless. My breath catches, and I feel my pulse pounding in my ears, savagely reminding me of how badly I want her.“Careful there… you're playing with fire…”I warn her, eyes fixed on the road ahead. But even as I say it, I know I’m losing the battle because my own body is adamant on betraying me. The rain pounds against the windshield and blurs out the windows on all sides, making it feel like we are the only two people in this world.Ashley leans closer to me, her lips brushing against my ear. “Oh yeah? And what if I like getting burned?” She whispers, punctuating her question with a slow, deliberate squeeze of her hand over the growing bulge in my jeans, and I let out a low groan, gripping the steering wheel so hard my knuckles turn white.“Jesus, Ash… cut it out
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