"Okay,” replied Ethan. “Send me the details on my phone.”
“Thank you, Ethan!" she said sweetly, her voice dripping with charm. "I knew I could count on you.”
“Of course you can,” Ethan said. “I’ll go with you.”
Vanessa was practically vibrating with excitement as she paced around her living room, her phone pressed to her ear. Ethan’s agreement to accompany her to the charity auction was more than she’d hoped for. She had been trying to pull him closer for weeks, and now, this event would give her the perfect opportunity.
“That’s great, Ethan! You won’t regret this,” she repeated, her voice high-pitched with excitement. “It’s a huge event, and having you there by my side will make it even more spectacular.”
Ethan, sitting in his office, rubbed his temple, already feeling the weight of
