Beseeched 254 Summary


    In this chapter, Ethan and Roxanne have a tense encounter marked by emotional distance and unresolved feelings. Ethan remains cold and professional, clearly drawing a line between their past and present rtionship. Roxanne tries to bridge the gap, hoping to reconnect and soften his stance, but Ethan insists their rtionship is strictly professional and shows his wedding ring, signaling hismitment and boundaries.


    Despite Roxanne’s efforts to maintain professionalism and focus on their business coboration, the emotional undercurrent between them is palpable. Ethan’s refusal to engage personally frustrates Roxanne, who still harbors feelings for him and longs for some form of friendship. Ethan’s cold demeanor contrasts sharply with her vulnerability, highlighting the emotional conflict between them.


    The chapter ends with Ethan leaving the dinner invitation behind, choosing to go home to his wife instead. Roxanne follows him briefly, pleading for some warmth or acknowledgment, but Ethan remains distant, leaving her speechless and hurt. Micah, a bystander to the scene, notices Roxanne’s heartbroken expression and Ethan’s unreadable face, capturing theplex emotions in photographs that hint at the unresolved tension between the two.Continue Regr Chapter Reading Below


    254 Drawing the Line


    Chapter 254: Drawing the Line


    “What exactly are you looking forward to?” Ethan’s voice was t, his face betraying no emotion.


    Roxanne frowned. “Looking forward to work?” she guessed, her tone tentative.


    “No,” he replied curtly.


    A shadow of disappointment crossed Roxanne’s face, her hopes visibly deting. “Why are you acting like this? It’s one thing that you refused to give me your contact details, but now, after I’vee all this way, you’re still so cold and distant?”


    “Ms. West,” Ethan said, tapping his long, well-shaped fingers twice on the polished table between them, “I feel I need to remind you that our rtionship is strictly professional. Since you represent Stonewarden Group, I expect you to maintain professionalism and not keep dragging up the past.”


    Roxanne bit her lip, struggling to keep herposure. “It’s been so long since west met. Doesn’t it make sense to catch up? What’s wrong with talking about the past?”


    Ethan’s eyes shed with a cold, hard light. “The past…” he began, voice clipped, “I don’t really remember it clearly, nor do I care about it anymore.”


    Roxanne sighed deeply, the weight of his words settling heavily on her. She understood the reason behind his resistance all too well. After a brief silence, she softened her voice. “I’m not going to cling to you like before. Please don’t be like this. No matter what, I’m still your friend, aren’t I?”


    Ethan lifted a brow, raising his hand casually. On his ring finger gleamed a simple band—not shy or ornate, but unmistakably a wedding ring.


    “You’d better be,” he said quietly.


    Roxanne’s face paled as she stared at the ring for a long moment. Though she had been abroad during the Jacksons’ wedding, which was kept low-key, a quick search would have revealed everything she needed to know. She had known about Ethan’s marriage for some time now.


    Taking a steadying breath, she lifted her gaze. “Of course I’m a professional here. But as the host, shouldn’t you at least treat your guests properly? Let’s focus on business first. We can talk about personal matters once the professional side is settled.”


    Tony, standing quietly behind them, wiped a nervous sweat from his brow. This Roxanne was something else—bold and unyielding. The boss had made his position perfectly clear, yet she casually mentioned “personal feelings” without hesitation. Dawn might have finally met her match.


    Ethan narrowed his eyes, about to respond, but held his tongue instead. He called Tony over to summon everyone for a meeting.


    After they finished discussing the coboration details, it was standard protocol for Jackson Group to host a dinner for their distinguished guests from Stonewarden Group.


    Ethan nced at the clock on the wall.


    “Tony.”


    “Yes, sir!” Tony responded promptly.


    “Have the PR department take charge of the dinner arrangements. Make sure everyone from Stonewarden Group feels the sincerity and hospitality of Jackson Group.”


    “And what about you, boss?” Tony asked, curiosity flickering in his eyes.


    Ethan smirked slightly. “Me? I’m going home to my wife.”


    Tony was momentarily speechless but had a strong feeling the boss wouldn’t get off that easily tonight.


    His intuition proved urate.


    Just as Ethan stepped out of the elevator, the sharp click of high heels echoed behind him. Roxanne called out, her voice carrying a hint of urgency, “Ethan!”


    He stopped in his tracks, closing his eyes in weary resignation.


    Nearby, Micah was absorbed in a game but nced up asionally, intrigued by the unfolding scene.


    Roxanne paid no attention to him. Seeing no one else around, she hurried to catch up. “Why are you walking so fast? Aren’t youing to dinner with us?”


    “I’m going home,” Ethan said over his shoulder, ncing back briefly. “Ms. West, if you have more questions, I can have my assistant go over everything with you again.”


    His other hand stayed tucked in his pants pocket, his stance rxed but radiating a clear warning to keep distance. Compared to when he was abroad, his coldness was even more pronounced.


    Roxanne pressed her lips together, her earlier defiance softening into something more vulnerable. “Ethan, do you really have to be like this?”


    “Like what?” he asked, genuine confusion flickering across his face.


    “We’ve already finished the business talk. I even arranged for my team to give you VIP treatment. If you have any other needs, just say the word.”


    “Ethan!” Roxanne’s voice cracked with frustration and helplessness. “All I did was corner you in the men’s restroom to confess my feelings. You didn’t want me, fine, but I never forced you to do anything. Does it really mean we can’t even be friends?”


    Her impassioned words echoed in his mind, stirring memories of that moment.


    Ethan tugged at the corner of his mouth, a faint smirk ying there. “Does Ms. Westck friends?”


    “Ick you.”


    “That’s unfortunate. I don’tck anything.”


    Roxanne was left speechless, frozen in ce. By the time she gathered herself, Ethan’s figure had already vanished down the corridor.


    Micah wavedzily at her. “Hey, Roxanne, I saw Ethan head that way!”


    Roxanne forced a small, awkward smile but said nothing.


    She stared at the empty hallway, her hand clenched tightly at her side. After a long pause, she finally turned and headed back upstairs.


    Micah observed her closely, amusement and curiosity swirling in his dark brown eyes. He nced down at the two photos on his phone—the snapshots he’d just taken.


    In them, Roxanne looked at Ethan with a hesitant, almost heartbroken expression, as if gazing at someone who had deeply hurt her.


    Though Ethan’s face remained cold and unreadable, he hadn’t made any overt attempt to physically distance himself from her.Conclusion


    The chapter closes on a poignant moment where unspoken emotions linger between Roxanne and Ethan, underscoring theplex intery of professionalism and personal history. Roxanne’s vulnerability and earnest desire for connection contrast sharply with Ethan’s guarded demeanor and clear boundaries, painting a bittersweet portrait of two people caught between past attachments and present realities. Their interaction reveals the delicate bnce of hope, disappointment, and unresolved feelings that color their rtionship, leaving the air thick with tension and longing.


    Despite the emotional distance Ethan maintains, there is a subtle acknowledgment of their shared past, hinting at the depth of their connection even in silence. Roxanne’s quiet resilience and Ethan’s restrained responses speak to the enduring impact of their history, while the surrounding characters’ observations addyers ofplexity to the scene. Ultimately, this chapter draws a line between what is and what might have been, inviting readers to reflect on the boundaries we set and the ties that continue to bind us, even when words fall short.What to Expect in Next Chapter?


    The tension between Roxanne and Ethan reaches a palpable peak, leaving readers eager to see how theirplicated dynamic will evolve. Will Roxanne’s persistent warmth and vulnerability eventually break through Ethan’s guarded exterior, or will his cold professionalism continue to create an unbridgeable gap between them? The emotional stakes are high, and the subtle hints of past wounds suggest that their story is far from over.


    Meanwhile, the undercurrents of business and personal boundaries intertwine, promising that the next chapter may delve deeper into the challenges of bncing these conflicting worlds. As the dinner approaches and the characters prepare to navigate both corporate expectations and hidden feelings, unexpected developments could test loyalties and reveal new facets of their rtionships. The next chapter is poised to explore not only what lies beneath the surface but also how each character will choose to confront the lines drawn between them.


    Sara Lili


    <strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.