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Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Julienne's Advice
Author’s POVJulienne took a deep breath and pressed off the wall. She knew she couldn’t deny it any longer. “I’m just looking out for you Ethan. I know there are things going on that you aren’t telling me and I know how you crumble when you can’t handle certain pressure.”Ethan’s eyes narrowed as she spoke. He stepped closer, his voice low and dangerous. “Stay out of my business, Julienne. I won’t repeat myself a third time. You have no idea what you are getting into.”Ethan warned and strode past her, towards his desk. He had to go over the merger agreement between him and Liam before meeting with the man again. Ethan pulled his drawer and reached for it, but could not find the document and immediately his brows furrowed furiously. He didn’t have to think to know who was with the papers,“Give them to me, Julienne,” Ethan said coldly and stood up.Julienne stepped back cautiously, her gaze fixed on Ethan’s face, watching him closely, “What are you looking for, Ethan?” She asked pre
Last Updated : 2024-11-15Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Family Matters
Author’s POVAfter she walked out of the house, Julienne wandered the halls of the mansion with an air of pride. She had stood up to Ethan, even though the results were not what she expected. She didn’t bother. She didn’t have to push his temper anymore, she just had to keep a low profile and he out of his way.She spotted Hannah sitting alone in her room with the door slightly ajar, and she stepped forward with a friendly expression.“Hello, Hannah,” she said warmly and slid on the chair in front of her, “I hope I’m not disturbing you.”Hannah looked up, caught off guard but still tried to hide her surprise, “Oh no, not at all,” she replied politely. “You’re not disturbingJulienne feigned a smile and folded her hands on her lap, her gaze trained intently on Hannah, and then her expression changed, “You know, I’ve been thinking,” she began, her voice gentle, but sinister. “Ethan doesn’t often get close to people. He’s always been so guarded. It’s nice to see him with someone who make
Last Updated : 2024-11-16Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife The Cafe Meeting
Author’s POVA few days went by, and Ethan became incredibly distant from Hannah. The venue for the merger between the Eunuch and his family was set to happen in Venice. This meant that for an entire month, Ethan would have no choice but to spend every day with her. When he informed Hannah about it, she did not know how to react to the news. Once again, she was going to have to spend not just an evening, but a month living in pretense. Grace had called Hannah about a piece of new information about her husband, and because of this trip, Hannah decided to meet earlier for it. If she had to go to this event. She may as well learn a little about her husband.Hannah left the house quickly that morning and headed to Driun Cafe to meet with Grace.The entire ride there was filled with awkwardness. Since their last encounter with Ethan, Clint hadn’t said a word to her. He didn’t want to risk Ethan’s wrath.After a long uncomfortable ride, they finally reached the cafe. Hannah was about to
Last Updated : 2024-11-16Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Jealousy
Author’s POVGrace hurriedly pulled Hannah away, leading her back to their regular seats. “Hannah, sorry you had to run into that irritating woman, I was in the bathroom. Why didn’t you check for me in my seat?” Grace asked, leading Hannah to their seat, “That meathead got in my way.” Hannah replied and they chuckled lightly.“What have you found on Ethan, Grace? I’m supposed to be going away with him on this trip to Vienna and I’m nervous about it. I don’t know anything about him, and Ethan won’t tell me anything either, and now there’s this thing going on about him and Lily.”“Lily?” Grace interjected in surprise, “Your sister, Lily?” Hannah nodded, “Apparently, she knows Ethan but they’re all acting very secretive about it.”“I need to know something about him, Grace. So tell me whatever you know.” Hannah said in a rush.But Grace hesitated for a moment with a look of concern, before sitting down,“I think you should be careful about this Ethan thing.”Hannah’s brows twisted with
Last Updated : 2024-11-17Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife The Library Encounter
Author’s POVThe table remained quiet for a while. Ethan stared daggers at Julienne, just counting down the time till the breakfast was over so that he could tow her away. However, Julienne was not holding back her punches either. It seemed as if she was ready to unravel everything she knew about Ethan and Lily in front of Hannah. She shifted her gaze at Ethan, a wry smirk appearing on her lips, and started, “Ethan, which would you say is better, your time with Hannah or your almost chaotic time with Lily? You must have a favorite.”Ethan almost choked on his drink when he heard those words.“Julienne!” He yelled with a scorching look on his face.“We’re at breakfast, where are your manners?!” Julienne trembled at Ethan’s loud tone, but she did not mind, she was determined to force him to tell Hannah the truth before this whole thing came crashing down in front of them.Hannah on the other hand shifted uncomfortably, her heartbeat rising with a surge of temper. She despised Lily mor
Last Updated : 2024-11-17Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Hurt People, hurt People
Author’s POV“Ethan?” Hannah called, “What are you doing here?” She asked startled to see him there. Ethan walked slowly towards her, wearing a bland expression, “I’m sorry I startled you, I just came here to get some time away. Julienne has been stressing me out since the time she got here.” Ethan sighed heavily.Hannah approached with caution, a slight frown on her face. Frankly, she could attest to what Ethan was saying, Julienne was becoming a real pain in the ass and needed to go. Hannah reached her hands up, “Why don’t you just throw her out? I got to give it to you Ethan, I thought you were the most annoying person I’ve ever met, but now I’ve seen your sister and I stand corrected. I can understand why you barely talk about her. My God, she’s annoying.” Hannah blurted.“You don’t think I’ve known that?” Ethan replied, and for a brief moment, they chuckled.“I didn’t know you love to read.” Ethan started, changing the conversation. He brushed past Hannah slightly and reached ou
Last Updated : 2024-11-18Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife A Taste of Luxury
Author’s POVThe moment they had both dreaded the whole week had arrived. Today was the departure date for the merger party and contract signing in Vienna. Hannah and Ethan had avoided each other for the rest of the week since Hannah’s bold accusations, which Ethan found too true, and ended up feeling mocked.That morning Clint packed their necessary luggage and pulled the car over to the front entrance, waiting nervously for Ethan and Hannah.Evidence of their tension was visible enough for everybody to see, and no one dared to interfere.Hannah descended the stairs with regular pants and a shirt, looking shabby. When all the maids saw this, they feared that Ethan was going to blow over, however, as they stood around, waiting for his reaction, they were surprised. Ethan just heaved a sigh and ignored Hannah. He already had too much on his mind and did not need another reason just to pick a fight with her. For all he cared, Hannah could wear sweatpants and he wouldn’t mind.The maids
Last Updated : 2024-11-18Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Liam Returns
Author’s POV“Allow me to show you the inside,” Ethan said and led Hannah into the jet.After they entered the jet, Ethan gestured and the air hostesses brought a bottle of champagne.Ethan shifted his gaze to Hannah again and a smile flashed on his face. He could sense the shift in tension and the ease that was quickly settling in between them.“I know this week has been tense and difficult, but can we try to be relaxed around each other? We might just have a good time if we give it a try.” Ethan said earnestly.Hannah hesitated for a while, unsure what to say. Ethan drove a good bargain – the jet, the expensive wine. If she didn’t know better she would think that he was flirting with her. Hannah decided to temporarily ignore the rift between them, at least for the entirety of their flight. Surprisingly, the atmosphere of the jet suddenly changed. Hannah and Ethan engaged frequently in casual conversations, Hannah occasionally taking notes of certain things she liked about it.The w
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Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife A Life Worth Fighting For
The ocean stretched endlessly before them, its deep blue waters shimmering under the afternoon sun. The waves crashed rhythmically against the shore, filling the air with the scent of salt and freedom. The soft hum of distant laughter, the occasional cry of a seagull, and the warmth of the sand beneath his feet made Ethan feel something he hadn’t in a long time—at peace.He lay back in his beach chair, sunglasses shielding his eyes as he took in the scene before him. Hannah and Lily were walking along the shoreline, their bare feet sinking into the wet sand with each step. Hannah’s laughter carried over the breeze, light and unguarded.Ethan couldn’t stop staring at her. It had been years since he’d seen her this carefree. No worries, no burdens—just pure, unfiltered joy.Lucian, lounging beside him, sipped his drink and smirked. “Didn’t think you were the vacation type.”Ethan chuckled, shaking his head. “Didn’t think I’d get a second chance at this kind of peace.”Lucian nodded slow
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Time To Live
The evening air carried the soft scent of roses and freshly cut grass as the sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a golden glow over the garden. Strings of twinkling lights hung above, flickering gently in the breeze. It was simple, intimate—exactly what they needed.Ethan adjusted the cuff of his suit, taking a deep breath. He never thought he’d be standing here again, vowing himself to Hannah, not because they had to, but because they chose to.Lucian clapped a hand on his shoulder. “Nervous?”Ethan scoffed. “Since when do I get nervous?”Lucian smirked. “You’re literally sweating.”Ethan wiped his palms against his pants, rolling his eyes. “It’s just hot out.”Lucian chuckled. “Sure it is.”But the truth was, Ethan was nervous—not because he doubted what he was about to do, but because of how much it meant.He glanced around. The guest list was small, just their closest friends and family. Noah stood in the corner, ever the watchful guardian. Lily adjusted Hannah’s bouquet, whisper
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife A New Beginning
Ethan sat across from Hannah in their bedroom, the quiet between them stretching long and heavy, filled with everything they hadn’t yet said. The past few days had been a storm—one they had barely made it through. And yet, in this moment, it wasn’t the past battles that scared Ethan the most. It was this. Sitting here, looking at Hannah, knowing he had nearly lost her in more ways than one.Hannah sat on the edge of the bed, her hands clasped together in her lap. There was no anger in her eyes, but there was something else—something deeper. A sadness. A weariness. And maybe, just maybe, a little hope.Ethan exhaled slowly, rubbing his hands together as if that would ease the tension in his chest. “I should’ve told you everything from the beginning,” he admitted, his voice quiet but firm. “I thought keeping things from you would protect you, but all it did was push you away. I was scared of losing you.”Hannah sighed, running a hand through her hair. “Ethan, I knew you had secrets. I c
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife The Escape
The explosion was deafening. A wave of heat and force slammed into Ethan, knocking him off balance as shards of debris flew through the air. The ground beneath him trembled. Smoke curled into the night sky, filling his lungs with the acrid scent of burning metal and dust.Ethan coughed, trying to steady himself as his vision swam. He turned his head and saw Anderson slumped beside him, barely conscious, his breathing shallow.A few feet away, the man in the tailored suit—his enemy, his nightmare—stumbled back from the force of the blast. But even through the chaos, he recovered quickly, brushing the dust off his expensive jacket. A smirk tugged at his lips, as if none of this fazed him.Lucian, always the fastest to react, grabbed Ethan’s arm. His grip was firm, urgent. “Move!”Ethan didn’t waste time. He wrapped an arm around Anderson and hoisted him up, supporting most of his weight. Anderson groaned in pain, but he didn’t resist.Flames crackled from the black SUVs parked nearby. T
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Who Did This To You
A thick silence fell over the room. Ethan’s breath hitched in his throat, his pulse thundering as Anderson’s words settled in. “You should have left things alone.” What did he even mean by that? Ethan wondered.Lucian exchanged a glance with Ethan, his body shifting uncomfortably. He took a step toward the door, his hand instinctively reaching for the gun at his waist. Something was wrong. Very wrong.Ethan turned back to Anderson, whose face was pale, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His breathing was ragged, his chest rising and falling with effort. But it wasn’t pain that twisted his features—it was terror.“Anderson,” Ethan pressed, his fingers tightening around Anderson’s cold wrist. “What do you mean? Who did this to you?”Anderson tried to move, but his body was too weak. He clenched his jaw, forcing out a whisper between his shallow breaths.“They know.”Ethan’s blood ran cold.Before he could ask what Anderson meant, Lucian moved abruptly, shoving Ethan back.“Get down
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Should Have Left Things Alone
As Ethan entered the room again, his heart sank as he saw Anderson. He looked even worse than he was before. Ethan hesitated for a moment, and then pulled a chair close to the bed and sat down, gripping the armrest tightly.This time around, Lucian stood by the door, arms crossed and his eyes scanning the room like he expected danger to come crashing through at any moment. Somewhere deep down, he knew Anderson was not in the clear yet. Not while he was still in this hospital.Ethan barely noticed, Lucian’s demeanor. He reached out, hesitating before lightly grasping Anderson’s wrist. It was cold. Too cold.His throat felt tight. “You have to wake up,” he whispered. “You have to tell me who did this.”Anderson didn’t move.Ethan exhaled shakily, his grip tightening. “I thought you were dead. Do you get that? I—” His voice wavered, and he clenched his jaw. “I grieved you. And now you’re back, but you’re barely here, and I—”He shook his head, frustration burning beneath his skin. “Damn
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife Hospitalized
The hospital room felt smaller, like the walls were closing in, pressing down on Ethan’s chest as he watched Anderson convulse on the bed. The shrill beeping of the heart monitor filled his ears, drowning out everything else. Nurses and doctors shouted, moving quickly, but all Ethan could focus on was Anderson—pale, shaking, slipping away right in front of him.“They know.”The words echoed in his mind like a warning, a scream he couldn’t ignore. Lucian was still gripping his arm, holding him back, but Ethan barely felt it. His entire body was tense, his breath coming in short, shallow bursts.A nurse shoved past them, her voice sharp and urgent. “We need to stabilize him now!”“BP’s dropping fast!” another called.“Charging to 200!”Ethan flinched as the defibrillator paddles pressed against Anderson’s chest.“Clear!”Anderson’s body jerked, then slumped.Ethan’s stomach twisted.“Again!”Another jolt. Another lifeless slump.Panic gripped Ethan so hard his pulse pounded against his
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Lucian paced. He couldn’t help it. His body was too charged, his mind too overwhelmed to stay still. His breaths came in sharp, measured inhales as he kept his eyes on Anderson.Ethan hadn’t moved. He was still kneeling beside his cousin, gripping his arm as if afraid that if he let go, Anderson would disappear again. His lips moved in whispers, too low for Lucian to hear. Maybe he was apologizing. Maybe he was making promises.Lucian clenched his jaw. He could hear the distant wail of sirens now, cutting through the silence of Greenville’s ruins. Help was coming. But was it fast enough? He didn’t know how Anderson had managed to survive this long, but one thing was sure, if he hadn’t gotten any help soon, he might not make it much longer anymore.His eyes flickered to Ethan. The man had barely reacted to anything else since they found Anderson. The emotions flickering across his face were too raw to name, shock, disbelief, agony, relief. All tangled into something indescribable.Luci
Hired My Ex's Sister as Wife I Should Have Died
The drive to Greenville was short, but every mile stretched on like an eternity. With each passing second, Lucian’s hand gripped the wheel tighter, his mind caught in an endless loop of Ethan’s chilling words.“The earthquake should’ve taken me, not him.” Those words replayed once again in his mind, followed by guilt, regret and pain.Ethan had been drowning in it, and Lucian had missed all the signs. This weighed heavily on him considering his welfare was one of the main things he was supposed to look out for. How could he have been so blind? Lucian groaned.He should have stopped him. Should have made him stay. Should have—He exhaled sharply. “No. No more should-haves.” He muttered. He was here now, and in a matter of time, he would find Ethan before it was too late.As he looked at the place now, the road cracked at the edges, debris scattered across the pavement like fallen memories. The photos had not done it justice, the ruins of this place was more than what was shown. Buildin
