"Ethan's point of view,"
"Stella, I think you should shut off the television." The news was reported on the TV news station by a headless torso. People in the media are obligated to report the news by adding flavorings. Parker Industry is held accountable for the deal's termination even though no one is aware of the underlying cause.
Mr. Chang held a news conference in which he demonstrated his complete innocence. He didn't just talk lies and shady business-related stuff during the press conference; he also made false statements regarding Stella's character. How could he commit such a horrible deed?
Has he forgotten that he is speaking of Mrs. Stella Ethan Woods and not Stella Parker? He will need to learn a lesson from me for his arrogance.
I pulled out my phone and called Steve.
"Wait, Ethan, don't make a snap decision." From my hand, she took the phone.
"What do you mean? Do you expect me to tolerate that stupid man's foolish speech and watch blind news on TV?" I am unable to comprehend this girl's issue.
How can she be so composed in a situation like this when she always seems to be so irrationally angry?
"Yes, it is what I want. Because of me, you've already done enough harm to Woods Construction. It would be best for you to avoid this topic right now."
"However, I am your friend. I also wish to support you." I have no idea what's on her mind at the moment, but I don't want to see her in difficulty. My heart has given birth to an unidentified emotion for her.
"Okay, buy Parker Industries shares if you want to assist me."
"What? What advantages would you receive if I purchased shares in Parker Industries?" Her company's stock has already decreased significantly. By purchasing the maximum number of shares in her company, I can once again become a major stakeholder.
But why is she acting in this way?
Why does she want me to be the company's owner?
"Please only do what I ask of you if you truly want to assist me." She won't tell me anything right now, and I'm aware of it, but I'm not sure why I have more confidence in her than in myself.
"Stella, I will comply with your request and purchase shares of your company." I stated this while inhaling deeply.
"No, Ethan Woods won't purchase shares of my company; instead, a modest businessperson just starting in the construction industry will, especially in various industries in China."
"But how can I do this?" With confused eyes, I regarded her.
"Well, I suppose Ethan Woods won't have much trouble with it." She gazed at me while shrugging her shoulders. Although I have no idea what she plans to do, her composed demeanor makes it quite evident that she already has a plan in place to deal with this issue.
If I had been in her shoes and found myself in this predicament, I would have called a press conference and made Mr. Chang's reality is known to the world, but Stella responded in the exact opposite way.
Was she talking to me about this difference between us?
I called Jack and asked him to create a few fresh, fictitious business identities so I could purchase Parker Industries stock.
Can you please explain why you are assisting Stella Parker so much? My tendency to be helpful does not at all please my male ego.
She is my friend, after all.
And why did you become friends with her? Please let me know the secret motivation.
No, there isn't any specific justification for making friends with her.
Oh, so you'll now try to deceive your subconscious mind as well.
My powerful subconscious is well aware of my deceptions.
Okay, I admit that there is a specific reason why I chose to become friends with Stella, but I am at a loss for what to do. If I told her directly that I wanted to meet her boyfriend, she would never introduce me, nor would my male ego allow me to meet her boyfriend, and at the same time, I could not see Stella become someone else's in front of my eyes.
If you have a different emotion for her, why did you become friends with her? What would you gain by doing so, after all?
I can only get to know her well through friendship. For Stella, I merely serve as her hired spouse.
What exactly do you want to know about her?
Stella reminds me of an open book that not everyone can easily read. When I look into her eyes, I always feel like something is missing, and I wonder what it is that she's hiding deep inside. She will now readily reveal her partner to me as well. And I'll stick by her side no matter what to keep her away from her boyfriend.
Wow, Ethan Woods, you are very brilliant and clever. I could tell my subconscious was not at all pleased to hear me. I should thus tell Stella everything about the unusual emotions that are emerging within me.
"Do you want to play a game with me, Ethan?" I woke up from my reverie when I heard Stella's voice.
"Certainly, I waited a very long time for the cold devil." On my iPad, I immediately logged in to my gaming account.
"What if you lose this time?"
"I'll never lose, I promise."
Why is she staring at my face like this? What happened to her.
"Ethan, please tell me what will happen if you lose this game with me."She is stubborn.
"Will you exact retribution on me like you did the last time?"
No, I won't do that this time; instead, I'll just accept defeat gracefully, knowing full well that she's superior to me in any racing game.
Should I tell her that, though?
No, she won't have any faith in what I say. Stella is the type of person who will only have faith in me if I prove myself to her through my deeds, not my words.
"Mrs. Woods, you are entirely correct. You will undoubtedly have to compensate me if I lose that."
"Oh, what do you want this time?" The frown on her brow is very visible to me.
"You and I need to play another game."
"What?"
"Yes, the game will continue until I win."
"Really?" She still doesn't trust my word.
"Yes, Mrs. Woods. Is there anything more you require of me?" I'm curious as to what's going through her mind.
"Nothing, but I was just curious as to what led to the great Ethan Woods' drastic transformation."
How should I respond to this question now that I've become fond of her? And it was she who utterly changed me. Should I tell her about my newly discovered feelings for her, or should I wait for the perfect opportunity?