Anastasia's expression was horrified as she heard what Ethan had to say. She did not expect him to admit that he liked her.
Anastasia suddenly became agitated. After a long time, she only raised her head to apologize to Ethan, saying, "I don't feel that way about you yet." I'm very sorry..."
Ethan shook his head and whispered, "It's fine. It is entirely up to me to like you. You don't have to feel pressured. Please treat me as an ordinary suitor. If you believe I'm not too horrible and develop feelings for me someday, I'll consider myself fortunate. However, if you still don't think I'll cut, I won't force it."
After hearing Ethan's sweet and understanding words, Anastasia was speechless. Overwhelmed by a complex mood, she grasped the tablecloth with her fingers. Her mind was racing, but nothing was uttered in her voice.
Seeing this, Ethan smiled and shifted the subject. "Do not overthink. "Eat breakfast before it gets cold. Hope you like it." As he spoke, Ethan slid the bowl of porridge towards Anastasia.
"Okay." Anastasia grabbed the spoon.
Breakfast finished in a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Ethan planned to transport Anastasia to work at Spark Enterprises after breakfast, but she inquired nervously, "Can I drop by the Reed Corporation first?"
"Of course." Ethan nodded but didn't say much or ask why.
They soon arrived outside the Reed Corporation's door.
Anastasia gazed at the familiar signboard inside the automobile, her eyes clouded with confusion. But in the end, she opened the door and exited the car.
"Hey! Isn't that the woman that the Reed family chased out? How does she still have the audacity to come into our office?"
A caustic voice emerged when Anastasia exited the car and regained her footing. It belongs to Brendan Reed.
Anastasia gave Brendan a cold look, refusing to say anything.
Since Brendan conspired with Alaric Voss to kidnap Charlotte and bring her to the Pegasus for him to taint her, Anastasia's animosity for Brendan has grown to an extreme.
But he stood before her, asking how she dared to show up here. Brendan was the one with the thickest skin and the most horrible appearance!
At this point, Ethan left the driver's seat and looked at Brendan indifferently.
Brendan's body immediately became frigid as a result of the glance. He remembered being terrified of Ethan and wetting in his trousers. He even remembered the nasty episode between him and Alaric Voss after Ethan drugged them. The very thought of it caused him excruciating pain.
"Y-you're not dead yet?" Brendan took two steps back, horrified. But when he realized he was at the Reed Corporation's door, he felt more courageous and glared at Ethan while gritting his teeth. This man is something.
After Ethan had done that to him and Alaric that day, Alaric made it evident that he would never let Ethan go and would make Ethan die a painful death!
Brendan endured the ache in his body and waited anxiously for two days. But why is Ethan Knight still alive and kicking? Is Alaric Voss still working on his revenge plan?
Anastasia told Ethan, "I'd be disgusted if I spoke to him again! Let's not waste anymore time to him. Let us look for Grandpa.
When Brendan heard this, he instantly blocked them. "Hmm, do you want to go into the Reed Corporation office? Forget it! You've already been cast out and disowned by your family. You have no right to join our family's business again!"
Anastasia sneered as she heard this. "If you don't want the Reeds to make a comeback, just stop me for all I care. When Grandpa finds out, you'll have to face the consequences."
"What do you mean by that?" Brendan instantly asked.
Anastasia removed a document from her backpack. "This is a letter of intent for Spark Enterprises' cooperation with the Reed Corporation. If you don't need it, I will leave right away."
A letter of intent to cooperate with Spark Enterprises?! Brendan's eyes widened as he examined the document in Anastasia's palm.
"How did you get this?" "Where did you get that?" Brendan asked eagerly, his eyes burning with zeal. He wished he could immediately seize this document from Anastasia. He needs to tell Mr. Reed senior of this good news and get some credit.
Gideon Boysen had invited numerous families to the sumptuous and spectacular banquet a few days prior, during which he announced that Orion Industries would shortly enter into a long-term strategic relationship with Spark Enterprises. Many people envied Spark Enterprises for quickly growing to prominence and acquiring the trust of innumerable businesses of all sizes.
Spark Enterprises was on a whole different level than it had been when the Reeds managed it.
Now, a single letter of intent from Spark Enterprises would entice several small and medium-sized families to compete for it, let alone a small family like the Reeds, who had recently overcome a catastrophe. This is surely a good collaboration and opportunity for the Reed Corporation.
Anastasia raised the document in her hands. "I'm now working for Spark Enterprises and am in charge of the Reeds' cooperation. If you decline on behalf of the Reeds, you can forget it."
Brendan didn't dare to declare he didn't want it, despite his desire to never see Anastasia again at his family's business.
However, if he genuinely refused, his grandfather would never let him go after finding out!
Brendan, frustrated, looked at Ethan, who was beside Anastasia, and suddenly laughed. "Haha, Ethan, do you think Anastasia will willingly marry you just because you're following her around?"
Ethan responded with a raised brow, "That is between me and her. It's not your business."
"Hahahahaha!" Brendan burst out laughing, casting a hateful and evil stare. "Hmph, this woman has slept with numerous men. She then met Gideon Boysen to finalize the collaboration with Orion Industries. She must have again slept with a random man to reclaim the Spark Enterprises. You're just an idiot who believes Anastasia will accept you since you're so dedicated! You need to wake on from your dream."
Anastasia went crimson with rage and yelled, "Brendan Reed! What rubbish are you uttering?! "Don't believe everyone is as filthy and obscene as you!"
"Ah, am I wrong? Orion Industries bought up Spark Enterprises, and all Reeds who worked there were fired. Save you. Isn't this proof? "Don't be so shameless!" Brendan laughed hard as he glanced at Anastasia.
Smack!
She slapped Brendan hard in the face!