Ka was suddenly pulled into Ethaniel’s embrace, her instinct to push him away almost immediate.


    “Ka,” Ethaniel’s gentle yet firm voice stopped her, and she lowered her hands obediently, understanding the situation.


    Donald retracted his probing gaze and suddenly smiled, “In that case, I can only offer my blessings to you two.”


    “Thank you,” Ethaniel replied, then looked down at Ka. “Mr. Caden is wishing us well. Thank him.”


    Ka’s eyes widened,pletely baffled.


    “No need for thanks. We’ll have other opportunities to meet,” Donald said with a meaningful smile. He then turned to Clifton, who was standing quietly. “Clif, this is Mr. Han, the heir to the Lacroix Family and president of Goldenshore Group. Go shake hands with Mr. Han.”


    He pushed Clifton forward a bit.


    Clifton, looking into Ethaniel’s indifferent violet eyes, was so scared that he quickly grabbed Ka’s arm and said, “I, I don’t know him!”


    Ethaniel’s gaze swept over Ka’s arm before he lifted hisshes and slightly curved his lips. “Clifton?”


    “…” Clifton felt like crying. Although his brain wasn’t very good, he was the most sensitive to danger.


    Having taken care of her mentally unstable mother for years, Ka had a natural instinct to care for such people. She frowned at Ethaniel. “Don’t scare him.”


    “I’m not,” Ethaniel said calmly. “We should go. I found your mom.”


    As expected, Ka immediately tensed up at the mention of her mother. “Where is she now?”


    “I’ve arranged for someone to take her home. Don’t worry, she’s fine, just sleeping deeply,” Ethaniel said gently, knowing Essem had been sedated.


    Worried about her mother’s mental state, Ka urged, “Let’s go. I want to see my mom.”


    “Okay.” Ethaniel held Ka’s hand and raised his eyebrows. “Goodbye, Mr. Caden.”


    “Goodbye,” Donald nodded, pulling his son back.


    Clifton’s hand was suddenly empty, and he looked at Ka walking away with Ethaniel, pouting without saying a word.


    Donald patted his head gently and asked, “Do you like that girl?”


    Clifton blinked and frowned. “She was mean to me…”


    “Being mean to you doesn’t necessarily mean she’s bad. Someone smiling at you doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good,” Donald patiently exined to Clifton.


    Donald then turned to Sam and said indifferently, “Mr. Green, your daughter is truly exceptional, even Ethaniel wants her.”


    Sam hadn’t expected Ka and Ethaniel to have such a rtionship!


    If he had known, he wouldn’t have arranged this matchmaking dinner.


    Sam forced an exnation. “I’m sorry, Mr. Caden. I’ve been neglectful in disciplining this daughter and didn’t understand the situation…”


    “It’s fine,” Donald’s tone was indifferent. “The reason you wanted to form a marriage alliance with me was to cover the financial gap in yourpany, right?”


    Donald’s direct question was hard for Sam to ept, but he couldn’t deny it.


    “And I heard you’ve already been rejected by Ethaniel. Once he makes a decision, it usually doesn’t change, even if your daughter is with him now.”


    Knowing Ka well, Sam understood she would be happy to see the Green Family copse. With her around, there was no chance Ethaniel would change his mind.


    “But I’m different,” Donald said calmly, looking at Sam. “If your daughter were with my son, I wouldn’t let the Green Family go bankrupt.”


    “Mr. Caden, are you saying you’re still willing to choose my daughter?” Sam asked in surprise.


    “Not your daughter, just Ka,” Donald replied, adjusting his suit before turning to leave. “When Ka marries Clif, Taihee Group will invest in yourpany.”


    “… But, Mr. Caden! Mr. Caden!” Donald had already walked away with Clifton.


    But Ka was already with Ethaniel. Even if he managed to get Ka to marry Clifton, he couldn’t withstand Ethaniel’s retaliation!


    “Sam, what do we do now?” Eileen asked anxiously.


    Sam, equally anxious, turned to Aria, who stood frozen, and asked sternly, “I asked you and Violet to approach Ethaniel. Why is he with Ka?”


    “I… I don’t know,” Aria stammered. “I thought Ethaniel had long been tired of her…”


    “What?” Sam was taken aback. “You’ve known they were together all along?”


    “I…” Under Sam’s interrogation, Aria could no longer hide it. “That day, Violet and I sneaked into the venue and identally entered Ethaniel’s lounge…”


    …


    Ka was practically dragged out of the hotel by Ethaniel, almost running.


    “Ethaniel, slow down!” Ka protested, one hand holding up her dress. “I can’t keep up…”


    Ethaniel ignored herints, pulling her straight to the sports car parked outside the hotel.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    Ka almost tripped several times on the stairs, finally snapping. “Stop!”


    Standing on the steps, she yanked her hand free and red at him from above. “What are you doing? If you keep dragging me, I’ll throw you over my shoulder!”


    Ethaniel looked at her angry expression, his gaze softening. He poked her cheek and sighed. “With you, I shouldn’t expect too much.”


    He was jealous and worried, but she only threatened him with a shoulder throw.


    “Ethaniel!” Before she could react, Ethaniel hoisted her over his shoulder. “Put me down!”


    There was no romantic bridal carry; Ethaniel stuffed her into the car.


    “Ethaniel, you jerk! Don’t think I won’t hit you!”


    Ethaniel gripped the steering wheel with one hand, holding her small fist in the other. “Do you know how much I earn per minute?”


    “… I don’t know,” Ka said indifferently. “I don’t spend your money.”


    Ethaniel replied, “I mean, if you injure me and it affects my work, the loss is calcted in millions per minute. Can you afford that?”


    Already owing 1. 01 million, Ka didn’t care. “I already owe you so much. I can’t repay it in my lifetime. Fifty million or fifty billion, it makes no difference to me.”


    “Oh, it makes a big difference,” Ethaniel smirked. “The more you owe, the harder it is to repay. It’s best if it’s so much no one can help you, then you’ll be mine alone.”


    “… You.” Ka was always helpless against his strange and sweet words…


    Ethaniel chuckled. His strong possessiveness toward Ka had never made him feel so anxious before.


    The Caden Family was not weak. Both Donald, the head, and Brady, who had executive power, were formidable opponents.


    Donald and Brady were both very pleased with Ka.


    Only Ka herself didn’t realize how easily she could captivate people.


    The sports car sped through the night. Ka thought Ethaniel would take her back to the vi but was surprised when they stopped in front of her house.


    Ethaniel unbuckled the central lock and pinched her cheek. “Though I’d love to take you back to bed, you should stay with your mom tonight.”


    The dim streetlights shone through the car window, reflecting beautifully in his violet eyes.


    “Staring at me like that, are you nning toe back with me?” Ethaniel raised an eyebrow.


    “No,” Ka huffed. “I was just thinking, it’s not safe here anymore. Sam might try to take my mom again.”


    Ethaniel pondered for a moment. “Have you considered getting your mom treated?”


    Mental illnesses are difficult to treat but not impossible.


    “Of course,” Ka whispered, looking down. “But it requires long-term treatment. I don’t have that kind of money.”