Chapter 17

Ethan savored the last drop of the expensive wine, feeling warm as its richness trickled down his throat and soothed his nerves.

Just as he was about to leave, his gaze fell on the other side of the bar, catching sight of his driver, Paul. What? His heart skipped a beat, hoping nobody else had noticed Paul there.

With a furrowed brow, he made his way over. He had a lot of questions to ask. Ethan remembered specifically telling Paul not to be seen.

"Hi, Paul. Um... what are you doing here?" Ethan's voice trembled slightly as he glanced around, checking for any prying eyes.

Paul, who had noticed his nervous employer coming, feigned ignorance, pretending not to recognize Ethan. "Sir, you didn't expect me to leave you all alone..."

Well, he is playing the part of ignoring me well, Ethan thought dryly. "I specifically told you not to come here.”

“You said I should keep the car out of sight.”

“I meant everything! including you!” Ethan whisper-shouted as he could no longer take the calm wor