Chapter 21 The Price of Being Petty
Seeing that Ste remained firm and unyielding, her words were as sharp <b>as </b><b>knives</b>. Annoyed, he took a couple of drags from <b>his </b>cigarette.
“Then you tell me, what do you want to <b>do?</b>”
In his mind, he had already given her everything she could possibly want. She had taken all the benefits.
Now, all he wanted was for Rianne toe back.
Ste said. “As for the wedding, don’t even bother discussing it with me. We’repletely done.”
“You…<b>” </b>
Completely done! Where did she get the confidence to say that to me
Ste continued, “And as for Rianne, you can forget about that too. If you have the ability, then <b>go </b>and bring her back yourself to treat Lillian. You’re <b>so </b>rich, so capable–do you really need to go through me?”
Her words were dripping with sarcasm. Ethan’s face darkened with anger at her mocking tone.
If money or power could solve the problem with Rianne, would he still be <b>wasting </b><b>his </b>time here with Ste?
He had already called Rianne earlier when he was outside, and she had t–out refused. On top of that, the <b>man </b>backing Rianne made it impossible for him to force her into <b>anything</b><b>. </b>
Frustration clouded Ethan’s face.
Ste asked. “Anything else? If not, take me to the Oriental Grand Tower.”
It wasn’t exactly easy to hail a cab here, and since he had ordered Jason to drive her car away, it was only fair that he took her where she needed to go.
Ethan frowned. “<b>What </b>are <b>you </b>going to the Oriental Grand Tower for? Do you have <b>an </b>interview? Looking for a job as a <b>backup </b>n?”
“None of your business<b>.</b><b>” </b>
Her res
response was just as <b>sharp </b><b>as </b>before.
Ethan fell silent..
This woman, she was nothing but defiant.
He was itching to wear down her resolve, chipping <b>away </b>at it bit by bit….
Just then, his <b>phone </b>rang.
Lillian was calling. He nced at Ste, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately answered.
“Lillian, you’re awake?”
“Ethan, I feel terrible.”
Her weak <b>and </b>pained voice came through the phone. The moment Ethan heard it, he instinctively nced at Ste. His <b>impatience </b>was directed at Ste, but beneath it all, there was nothing but worry for Lillian.
“Don’t panic. Call the doctor first,” he said gently.
Chapter 21 The Price of Being Petty
“No, the doctor said I’m already on too many medications”
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It made sense. Her body was dealing with multiple conditions at once. She probably had to take medicine every half hour–it was enough to make anyone sick to their stomach<b>. </b>
Thinking about Lillian’s frail condition, a deep worry flickered in Ethan’s eyes. Tlle over right now.
“If you’re busy<b>, </b>it’s okay,” Lillian murmured.
Ethan nced at Ste again before replying, “Tm not that busy”
Ste scoffed. As <b>soon </b>as he hung up, the corners of her lips curled into a mocking smirk.
Just moments ago, Ethan had acted like he never wanted to see her again..
Now, he couldn’t even wait until the middle of the night before rushing over at the first sign of trouble? She had to admit- Lillian still had a <b>strong </b><b>hold </b>on him<b>. </b><b>Just </b>one phone call, <b>and </b>he was already eager to run to her side.
Ethan’s face darkened. He pulled out a card and handed it to Ste. “Take a cab”
It <b>was </b>obvious–he was trying to <b>get </b>rid of her.
Ste took the card, tucked it into her bag, but didn’t get out of the car.
“Drive me there.”
<b>It </b>was freezing outside, and besides, <b>she </b>hadn’t begged to get into his car in the first ce.
Ethan didn’t start the engine. Ste didn’t budge either, making it clear that if he didn’t take her to her destination, she wasn’t getting out.
She took the money, but she isn’t leaving? Ethan’s temple throbbed with <b>frustration</b>.
Left with no choice, he drove her there.
A she stepped out of the car, Ethan couldn’t help but give her onest warning. “Think carefully about the wedding. If the Reed family suffers begause of you, your job prospects won’t be looking too great either?
Ste raised an eyebrow but remained silent.
Still trying to threaten <b>her</b>? Her icy gaze locked onto <b>his </b><b>as </b>she <b>retorted</b>, “Lillian <b>was </b><b>raised </b>by the Reed family. Shouldn’t their losses be your concern?”
“It is, but that doesn’t mean you won’t bear the consequences of your actions.”
No matter what, the Reed family would take their anger out on her for any damage caused.
Ste let out a low chuckle. “Go on, then. Get to your <b>precious </b>hospital. Who knows? This might be thest time you see her.”
With <b>that </b>many illnesses, she could drop dead at any <b>moment</b>.
Ethan clenched his jaw. “You-”
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