Chapter 181 Hidden Agendas and Sudden Moves


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    One of the junior designers leaned toward Kimmy and whispered “Boss’s brother is so hot. That cold, aloof vibe–ugh, he’s perfect.”


    Kimmy rolled her eyes. “Don’t even think about it


    “Can’t I at least daydream


    “Careful or the boss might skin you alive?


    Abraham carried Ste


    ht into the car. Once they were seated, beid a nket over her legs


    Even though the temperature muude wasfortable.


    still felt move


    chenever the weather changed.


    Why didn’t <b>you </b><b>say </b>it hurt


    “I’m used to it. Ste replied


    Abraham’s hand <b>paused </b>on the nket. A flicker of something dark shed through his eyes, but he said nothing


    Instead, he asked, “Sull keeping up with your treatment?”


    At that, Ste’s eyes darted away


    Abraham looked at her. “You’re not, are you?”


    “I’m scared of the pain.”


    To be honest, the pain wasn’t that bad–but she <b>had </b>a phobia of needles.


    Just seeing them made her panic.


    Because of that, thest two winters in Rivermount had been especially hard on her..


    Abrahamn turned to the front seat. “Tell Eddie to bring the equipment


    Ste’s heart skipped.


    “Abraham”


    Be good


    His tone was gentle, calming her like nothing else could.


    She really was terrified of needles. One of the women involved in her kidnapping back then had been obsessed with stabbing people


    Abel called Eddie, then answered another call.


    Turning <b>back</b>, he said to Abraham, “Mr. Louis is already on his way to Pluchville Hill.”


    They had originally nned to review a contract today.


    Abraham had made the trip to Pluchville Hill ast–minute decision. Louis didn’t <b>dare </b>argue–he had no choice but Abraham’s lead.


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    When they got out of the car, Abraham reached for Ste again, but she quickly grabbed his arm. “I can walk”


    “Oh


    All grown up now, huh? Not letting me carry you anymore!


    Ste fell silent.


    At least he realizes. I’ve grown ae notas


    And that was exactly why he shouldn’t be carrying her around anymore


    Seeing the dazed look on her face, Abraham chuckled, then scooped her up into his arms again and strode toward the


    wooden vi.


    At the Keene Group offices-


    Jason rushed into Ethan’s office and knocked once before entering “Mr Q. Mr. Pri and his team went to Pluchville Hill”


    Ethan raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean


    They were supposed to review the contract today<b>” </b>


    Right <b>the </b>contract. Louis <b>was </b><b>supposed </b>to go over <b>the </b>deal with the Luke family.


    If he was heading out to Pluchville Hill right now, the meeting had to be set for there


    That had to be it


    Ethan shot up from his chair and grabbed his suit jacket from the back of the sofa


    “Your father is also en route,” Jason added,


    <b>Ethan’s </b>expression <b>darkened</b>. “My father too?“.


    Jason nodded. “Yes.”


    <b>Ethan </b>didn’t reply.


    So, the Luke family must be meeting them there.


    Thinking about <b>how </b>his father had been pushing hard on the hospital <b>situation </b><btely</b>, Ethan understood–if they couldn’t lock <b>down </b>the partnership with the Luke family, <b>Lillian </b>was going to suffer for it.


    “Let’s go. Bring a copy of the contract.”


    He had made up his mind–today, he would secure the deal, even if it meant pushing through the contract on the spot.


    Even if the Luke family wanted to work with Louis, he was determined to get a piece of the action..


    “Got it. I’ll have Legal draft everything now.


    Jason rushed out.


    Ethan didn’t stick around either–he left the office immediately.


    <b>Today</b>, no matter what, he had to win over the Luke family.


    His phone started buzzing.


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    Lillian’s choked voice came through the line.


    Ethan frowned “What <b>happened</b>?”


    “I can’t stay at this hospital anymore. Your father and mother-


    Her voice caught again<b>, </b><b>unable </b>to go on


    “My mother?”


    Hadn’t his father already sent someone over? His mother went too


    Ethan’s face darkened.


    “Your mother time to see me


    Her voice was still tearful, but nowced with a clear sense of humiliation


    Just from that alone. Ethan knew–Madeline must’ve paid her a visit, and she definitely didn’t say anything kind.


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