"That's not possible, sir. I can't accept your offer!" Charlotte shook her head firmly, her expression resolute.
Ethan's brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on her. "And why not?"
She hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to phrase her concerns without sounding overly dramatic.
Finally, she took a deep breath.
"There are too many risks involved. If people find out about this… arrangement, it could ruin me. I don't have the kind of influence or power you do to control the narrative."
"Are you planning to tell anyone?" Ethan leaned forward slightly as he asked.
But Charlotte's lips parted in surprise. "Of course not!"
"Then how would anyone find out?" Ethan pressed, his voice calm but insistent. "Because I can assure you, it won't come from my side. I don't make mistakes like that."
Charlotte blinked, momentarily thrown off by his confidence.
