Chapter 219
Chapter 219:
Ethan knew she was angry. He hadn’t meant to offend her or make her feel cornered. But her anger hit him harder than he expected, and for a moment, he felt apologetic without knowing how to make it right. After a while, he said, “That’s not what I meant. I just meant I’m happy with you. I hope you’ll think about the engagement. Us being together would help both the Mitchells and the Harpers p>
Brenna finally broke free from his hold and scoffed in frustration. “The Harper family has three daughters. And for the record, it wasn’t my dad who saved your father. It was Audrey’s. If you’re so determined to honor that debt, go marry Audrey! I don’t have time for these pointless promises p>
She then turned on her heel and walked away, leaving Ethan standing there, completely at a loss.
Jayceon approached from behind, still clinging to the smallest shred of hope. “So, did she tell you anything about Ellie?” he asked.
Ethan shook his head dejectedly. “No. I shouldn’t have brought you. Now she wants to break up with me,” he said.
Jayceon didn’t understand, and the two went back to their seats and resumed their meal.
“Why is she being so petty? I just asked her a question. Why take it out on you?” Jayceon said.
Ethan sighed and tossed back a glass of wine. “I don’t know. I’ll ask Neville. He’s got more experience dealing with women,” he replied.
Jayceon drained his own glass and set it down hard. He had already decided to arrange for his people to follow Brenna without telling anyone. Maybe that way, he’d find something that would lead him to Ellie.
He pulled out his phone and sent a few messages, making sure Ethan didn’t notice. There was no doubt Ethan would stop him if he knew.
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After Jayceon hit send, he leaned back in his chair and said, “I’ve got plenty of experience with women, too. You should be asking me. She’s probably just mad p>
Jayceon continued, “She’s probably just mad because you brought me here without asking her permission. That’s the kind of thing that would tick her off. But I don’t think she really means to break up with you p>
Ethan nodded in agreement. He started to feel a little better, but the relief was short-lived. Just then, his phone buzzed. He glanced down and saw a message from Brenna.
“Let’s break up. I’ll send the engagement ring to your office p>
Ethan stared at the screen, reading the message over and over. Moments ago, Jayceon’s words had given him hope. Now, it felt like the rug had been pulled out from under him.
He hurried to type a sincere apology. Neville had once told him that when a woman is angry, it doesn’t matter whose fault it is — just apologize.
Ethan typed a few lines, then deleted them and started again. He kept rewriting until he thought it was just right. Then he hit send. A second later, the screen flashed the one thing he hadn’t expected — Brenna had already blocked him. His heart sank.