Chapter 11

Lena was probably the dumbest assistant Marcus had ever had. With her slow brain, things wouldn't work out if he neglected to spell out to her about the interests involved. However, before Marcus could pull Lena out of the door for an explanation, he heard Ethan say, "Choose between getting married and leaving the city!" Lena tensed up.

Her breath halted at that moment. She looked at Ethan with aggrieved eyes, but his gloomy face clearly showed he was thunderous. Although the marriage wouldn't be valid, countless women in the city pandered to him. He had never been rejected so bluntly. Until this moment.

Meeting Lena's gaze, Marcus looked away. His hands were tied, he seemed to say. "I'll talk to her first," he said through gritted teeth before pulling Lena out of the CEO's office.

In the director's office, Lena didn't know what to say. After that night with Ethan, her mind had often become incredibly muddled. Marcus picked up the cup of water in front of him and glanced at h