Jason shook off Ethan’s hand. “Ethan, let me give you some real advice. When it’s time to cut things off, do it, but don’t go through with the divorce. If you do, your life is basically over.”
Then, as if something just occurred to him, Jason gave a faint smile. “But honestly, whether you two get divorced or not isn’t even up to you anymore. Enna’s back, Ethan.
“If she says the word, it won’t matter what you want. So here’s my advice. Before she steps in, you’d better figure out how to make Nora grit her teeth and stay with you for the kid’s sake.”
Ethan turned his face away, his fists clenching so hard his knuckles cracked. He gritted his teeth and snarled, “She has no say in what goes on between us.”
The Hart Corporation wasn’t what it used to be anymore. No matter how much Sienna built herself up, there was no way she was going to be able to threaten or strong–arm Ethan overnight.
Jason straightened his jacket and let out a mocking laugh. “Man, you’re so naive, seriously. You think she spent ten years overseas just chilling on vacation?
“Since we basically grew up wearing the same pair of pants, let me give you a friendly heads–up. That woman with her, Lana, is the assistant to the CEO of SIE Corporation.”
Ethan’s eyes suddenly went wide. That night, he hadn’t really paid much attention to that woman. She just seemed kind of familiar. ‘Blonde hair, blue eyes, just missing a pair of glasses- Wait? That was her, he realized.
Ethan shoved Jason aside and bolted out of the room. As he was rushing downstairs, he ran into Aria Dalton.
“Ethan, you’re here, too. Could you give me a ride home?” Aria asked.
Aria had come looking for Ethan on purpose. After finally tracking him down here, she was determined to get some alone time with him tonight.
Ethan looked at Aria’s bright, expectant smile, then lowered his eyes. “Sorry, I have to go home. My wife’s waiting for me.”
Before Aria could even react, Ethan brushed past her and kept walking.
Jason wandered out of the room, bored out of his mind. The moment he spotted Aria, he made a graceful pivot and slipped away in the opposite direction.
Just as he was about to leave, he caught a glimpse of that unmistakable red hair–no doubt about it. It was her.
Jason smoothed out his jacket, checked himself in the nearby mirror, and strode over with all the confidence in the world.
“Hey, do you remember me?” Jason asked, giving her a gentle smile.
Anya’s crimson lips brushed the rim of her glass as she took a sip. At first, she thought it was that clueless guy again, but when she glanced over, she realized it was Jason.
‘Oh, right. The doctor from last time,‘ she thought, vaguely remembering him. ‘But what could he possibly have to say to
me?‘
“What do you want?” Anya said coolly, turning her gaze away without a hint of warmth.
Jason shamelessly plopped himself down beside her. “My name is Jason Everett, Enna’s friend. I’m guessing you know her too, right?”
Anya said coolly, “I’m Miss Enna’s subordinate. If you’re just here to make small talk, you can leave now.”
Jason’s expression froze for a second. “Mind telling me your name?”
“And what’s it to you?” Anya replied coolly.
She stood up, towering over him with a look of utter disdain. “Little boy, are you even legal yet? Out here trying to hit on me? Give it up, kid. I’m not into your type. Way too soft, way too pretty. Not my flavor at all.”
Jason’s eyes went wide, and he shot to his feet. “Who are you calling a little boy? And what do you mean, ‘too soft? Don’t judge a book by its cover, alright?” Jason protested, clearly unwilling to back down.
Anya just smirked, the corners of her red lips quirking up as she took in his well–defined and pretty fingers, and that gentle face of his–soft, but with a rebellious streak that still screamed youth.
Without another word, Anya turned and walked away, giving him a once–over full of contempt as she left. Jason could practically feel the disdain rolling off her.
“I’m already-” Jason protested, but Anya didn’t give him a chance to finish.
“Don’t bother. I’m not interested. Just be a little doctor, and that’s enough,” Anya said coolly, not even sparing him a glance. even look back.
“You–hey, wait,” Jason called after her, but Anya didn’t
****
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When Sienna got home, it was already pretty late. She rubbed her temples, feeling a bit worn out.
“Miss Sienna, you’re back. Do you want something to eat?” Elisa stepped forward to take her coat.
“No, thanks, Elisa. You should get some rest, too. Oh, by the way, nothing happened with Vivian and Amber, right?” Sienna asked.
Elisa filled her in on how Vivian and Amber had gotten into a fight earlier, but then made up and ended up sharing candy together like nothing ever happened. Sienna just smiled knowingly.
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