"Oh no, I'm so sorry!" Ethan said, feeling guilty for causing the damage.The lady looked up at him, and Ethan couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was. She was about the same height as him, and while she wasn't slim, she had a curvy figure that was quite striking. "My phone!" she exclaimed, looking down at the damaged device."I'm so sorry," Ethan repeated, reaching down to pick up the phone. "Let me make it right; I'll pay for the repair or get you a new one."She picked up the phone and sighed. "It's an iPhone 14, which is very expensive. Don't worry, I'll fix it myself. It's not your fault," she said, looking at Ethan.Ethan was surprised. "Are you sure? I can pay for it," he said, feeling guilty for causing the damage.The lady smiled. "Yes, I'm sure. Don't worry about it. Just be careful next time. Someone else might have forced you to pay," she replied, patting his shoulder.Ethan was touched by the lady's kindness. He couldn't believe that someone he had accidentally cau

Elizabeth's expression turned to one of suspicion as she read the message. She carefully removed the card from the machine and examined it closely, as if searching for any signs of forgery or tampering."What is the meaning of this?" she demanded, turning to face Ethan. "Is this some kind of joke?"What?"Ethan felt a surge of frustration and anger at Elizabeth's accusatory tone. He had been telling the truth all along, and he didn't appreciate being treated like a criminal."No, it's not a joke," he said, his voice rising in volume. "I told you that card is real, and you don't have the right to accuse me of anything.""So what now? Is the machine wrong?" She asked.Ethan thought for a moment and said,"Since it's your first time handling something like this, you might have made a mistake. This is a highly protected card; maybe you should have let me enter my password."Elizabeth bristled at Ethan's outburst, but she couldn't deny the fact that the machine had rejected the card. She kn

Lily sneered at him. "Do you think you're qualified to know his name?" She asked. "You're not worthy of even his shoes, Ethan." Lily continued yelling.Ethan chuckled. "Ah, I see," Ethan replied, feigning surprise. "Well, congratulations on finding such a wealthy suitor. I'm sure he must be quite the catch," he added, a playful smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. "Go and have fun with your boyfriend and leave me alone, then, Miss. I don't know if you want me back, but if you do, sorry, I won't accept you back."Lily's eyes blazed with determination as she clenched her fists. "Until I get you arrested, Ethan, I'm not leaving. You'll rot in jail for your crimes," she hissed.Ethan's patience wore thin, and his frustration bubbled to the surface. "Enough, Lily! You've crossed the line with your accusations. I won't tolerate your baseless claims any longer," he retorted, his voice laced with anger.Lily's voice grew louder as she shouted, drawing attention from other customers. "Th

After Ethan got back into his car, he let out a frustrated sigh."Damn that Lily," he muttered to himself. "She nearly caused me trouble today." He reached for his phone and opened the message from Lily on his other number. He quickly composed a reply, assuring her about the documents."About the documents, I'll arrange for someone to come and collect them. Don't worry," he typed. Within seconds, he received a reply from Lily. The message read,"Ok, sure. Thank you."Ethan pondered for a moment, contemplating whether or not to mention what he had witnessed at the boutique. Eventually, curiosity got the better of him, and he decided to inquire. He typed a message to Lily,"Actually, I was around the boutique earlier and saw you quarreling with a young guy. Who is he? Your boyfriend?" he asked."What?" A reply came from Lily. "Are you stalking me?" She asked.Ethan grinned and replied. "You can say that; just reply to me. Was that your boyfriend?"Lily's reply came swiftly, denying any

Sophia cleared her throat; her voice was tinged with a hint of nervousness. "The truth is, I've always lied to my family about having a boyfriend," she confessed.Ethan's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "You don't actually have a boyfriend?" he interjected.Sophia shook her head, her gaze fixed on him. "I haven't really focused on relationships," she admitted.Ethan leaned forward, his curiosity evident. "So, let me get this straight. Your family wants you to introduce your boyfriend to them, but you don't actually have one?"Sophia nodded, her eyes filled with a mixture of anxiety and hope. "Exactly. My father, in particular, has been insisting on meeting the man in my life. It's becoming quite overwhelming, and I need a solution.Ethan furrowed his brow, contemplating the situation. "But why me? Why do you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend?"Sophia sighed, her gaze fixed on a distant point. "I've seen how you handled the situation earlier today, how composed and confident you