Chapter 128

THE NEXT few days passed like a blur. His suspicion towards Eionn continued to grow even more, making him feel such unwanted feelings that engulfed not just his mind, but especially his chest.

Eionn and Michelle were practically friends. Even though Ethan was trying to distance Michelle by giving her tasks outside his office, he just couldn’t stop the two from talking whenever they had a chance. Sure, it was nothing but pure friendship for Michelle, but the way he observed Eionn, he was convinced that the man didn’t just see her as a friend back in college. That, more than any other, angered him secretly.

The worst part was, he could not call Michelle out. She wasn’t doing anything bad. Her intention—which was friendship—was so pure and he could see it clearly.

And so he decided to confront the real problem.

Eionn Jackson...

"I don’t like the way you stare at my wife, Mr. Jackson," he said straight over lunch in a nearby restaurant.

Eionn, who was about to taste his pasta, stopped mid