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"I can't..." Lena responded truthfully. How could she smoothly deflect the topic against the astute Ethan? If she changed the topic too abruptly, he would undoubtedly sense that something was amiss! Aria remained silent, her heart pounding in her chest. Previously, Lena only had to face Ethan during work hours, but now it was practically round-the-clock. Not only that, but people tend to let their guard down the most. Aria inhaled sharply. "I'm entrusting the dignity of the Smith family to you!" The marriage was a done deal, unable to be undone by any means. Lena could only accept her fate. She nodded again. "Rest assured. Even if something goes wrong, I won't rat you out." Was this a matter of confessing or not confessing? Ethan was someone who loved to get to the bottom of things, and Lena's abilities were not to be underestimated. If he truly discovered that the damaged video was related to her, he would certainly trace the clues to find the culprit and investigate her.
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Hearing Ethan’s stern tone, Lena knew he was upset again. However, she did not know what exactly got him worked up this time. They crossed the intersection."I can get off here. It's just a short walk away," she quipped.Ethan shot her a frosty glance. "Why?""It wouldn't look good if people from the company saw us together!" Lena explained nervously. If the company's employees saw her getting out of Ethan's passenger seat, it would stir up a huge commotion. She did not want to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.Ethan scoffed. "You certainly think things through." His sarcastic tone made Lena's breath hitch, still not understanding what she had done to upset him.Ethan did not say a word. Instead, he parked the car by the roadside. Lena got out of the car as if she was making a run for it. Without saying anything to Ethan, she headed straight for the company.Ethan unconsciously clenched his hand that was holding the steering wheel. She was scuttling away faster than a rabbit.
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Ethan's lips softened a bit more. "No deductions." Lena would still receive her two hundred thousand dollar salary. With the added fifty thousand dollars in advance, wouldn't that mean she could earn over seven hundred thousand dollars each month? She no longer had to juggle bare minimum meals! With that thought, Lena nearly forgot her fear of Ethan. Ethan silently observed Lena. He believed he had offered her a well-paying assistant's salary, yet he did not anticipate this girl to be so money-grubbing. However, if he knew about her upbringing, he would probably understand why she valued money so much. She valued it so much that, for money, she could endure pressures that ordinary people could not bear, working under the proverbial "tiger's gaze." "Will we be having noodles for lunch? I'll go and buy some vegetables later," Lena repressed her excitement. Ethan added, "You'll also need to buy noodles and seasoning!" Although there was a kitchen, it lacked practically everything. L
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Ethan's tone made Lena’s heart sink, and she quickly asked, "I just need to confirm something. You don't have salt and vinegar in the kitchen, right?" Ethan's face darkened. Lia sat on Ethan’s right, while the company’s finance manager, David, sat on his left. Both could hear Lena’s voice. Moreover, what they heard seemed to be about salt and vinegar. Here they were, discussing a billion-dollar project with Ethan, and Lena was asking about condiments. Lia and David exchanged stunned, apprehensive glances. They even broke out in a cold sweat for Lena, thinking that Ethan was about to explode in anger. However, the anticipated outrage did not occur. Instead, they heard him calmly say, "Get both. Can you carry them?" Lia was confused. David was shocked as well. The mighty Ethan was concerned if a junior assistant could carry groceries! Everyone in the meeting room, especially those seated too far to hear the phone conversation clearly, were guessing who was on the line
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After all, with a salary of seventy thousand dollars a month, she should not just take it for nothing! Including the night before and now, Ethan had cooked for himself twice, which made her feel somewhat embarrassed. Just as the two were enjoying the peaceful life with delicious food, the entire assistant department became unsettled. Everyone was trying to stand out in order to compete for the position of assistant, but Lena had not emerged from Ethan's office since the afternoon... Was Lena attempting to seduce Ethan? If that was the case, she would be rather foolish. It was well-known in the entire Lenkas City that Ethan was not interested in women. The whole department was now waiting to see how Lena would suffer the consequences... At this time in the break room, Lena felt slightly sleepy after eating. Ethan glanced at her and ordered, "Do the dishes!" "Oh okay!" Lena quickly got up. Washing dishes was expected of her, and she was good at it without
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As long as Lena was not under the same roof as Ethan, no such issues would arise. Lena nodded, feeling that Aria was right! The look that Ethan gave her at the time was the same as the one he gave to the women who climbed into his bed. It was incredibly fierce and dangerous! "Wouldn't I be kicked out of the Johnston Group then?" Thinking about this, Lena turned to Aria with a startled, fearful expression. Aria shook her head. "No, he still needs you as his wife right now. He wouldn't kick you out of the company." The reason Ethan married her was obviously to deal with the Johnston family. Firing her now would clearly not be feasible! She had to stay by his side, but he would definitely not give her a chance to get close again. This time, it could be considered a blessing in disguise for Lena. With such an analysis, Lena's mood indeed improved a lot. She did not feel as terrified as before. "However, you have to be more careful in the future. Mr. Walker doesn't
Bound By Secret's Chapter 23
Outside the office, Maria and Ann deliberately walked past Ethan Walker's office door. They thought that once Lena Hayes entered the office, she would receive a verbal lashing from Ethan and then be kicked out of the company. However, they had passed by several times, and surprisingly, there was no hint of a commotion. The two caught each other's glance. Just as they were pondering Lena's fate, the office door suddenly swung open from inside. Out came Ethan, impeccably dressed, and in his hand was... Lena's hand? The smug anticipation in Maria and Ann's eyes as they awaited Lena's departure instantly froze. Their attention fixated on the two hands clasped together. They were completely lost for a response. At this point, Lena's emotions were completely erratic. With her hand being held by Ethan, it felt as if she was being scalded by boiling water. She felt their intense stares and struggled slightly. Ethan turned to look at her. "What's wrong?" Lena frowned, saying nothing. M
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Ethan Walker pushed Lena Hayes toward Jenny, saying, "Show your sister-in-law around. She needs to familiarize herself with the place." "Have you decided? Are you going to move back in?" Jenny raised an eyebrow. Ethan did not respond. The gloom in his eyes radiated an inconceivable ferocity. Seeing that Ethan remained silent, Jenny smiled and took Lena's hand. "Leave her to me. You can go." Ethan nodded and turned to Lena. "Wait for me for half an hour, okay?" "Okay!" Lena's heart was thumping wildly. She had no idea what the situation was. Although there was no confrontation at the moment, she had been feeling incredibly oppressed since she stepped foot here. Ethan walked on, and after only two steps, Jenny shouted at his retreating figure, "Ethan!" There was pure worry in her tone. Ethan paused. He did not turn around but only replied coldly, "What?" Jenny warned in a deep voice, "Don't provoke Dad. Don't fall into traps that you shouldn't." Hearing this reminder, Lena
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