Chapter 5 As soon as I got off the plane , I saw Ethan Sterling leaning casually against a Ferrari , waiting for me . He flashed a carefree , confident smile and waved at me . In that moment , I felt like I was transported back ten years , to the day I sent him overseas . Seeing him like this , I couldn't help but smile . Even though we hadn't seen each other in years , being around Ethan felt oddly comforting . The drive from the airport to the company took several hours , and I didn't even realize when I had fallen asleep . To my surprise , it was the first peaceful sleep I'd had in years , even though I was in a foreign country . On my first night at the company , I sat alone in the silent office , handling business affairs . " You don't have to push yourself so hard , " Ethan said , noticing that I was the only one left in the office . After hesitating for a moment , he looked at me with concern . " I'm still here . The company hasn't collapsed . " I gently shook my head , my eyes filled with determination . " This is my first step in celebrating my new life . If I can't handle this much intensity , why would I even agree to take this position ? " I didn't notice Ethan's deepening smile as he watched me work , his eyes growing more affectionate . In just a month , I had expanded the company and opened up the domestic market . Some people who had initially seen me as just a figurehead began to recognize my real abilities , and started to treat me with real respect . They even hosted a formal welcome party for me . " Ms. Hart , now I finally understand why Mr. Sterling has been thinking about you all these years , " one of the female vice presidents said , a little tipsy as she spoke . " Losing to you , I'm convinced . " She continued with a smile , " Back then , when you were framed during that live stream , he couldn't be there to help you in person , so he invested money and resources to protect you and boost your popularity . He even revamped the company , his car , and his house based on your preferences before you arrived . " She laughed and muttered , " Who would have thought that a man who seemed so carefree and flirtatious was actually so devoted ? " I froze for a moment . Back then , I had been numb to the insults , yet I received a bouquet of Evolvulus and an encouraging letter every day . It wasn't until I found the same flowers and familiar handwriting from Ethan that realized the meaning of the Evolvulus- "always believe " . By the time Ethan arrived , the vice president had already revealed everything he had done for me , and then fallen asleep . Ethan's face darkened at what he heard . The atmosphere grew unusually tense . Maybe it was the alcohol , but I found myself asking boldly , " Ethan , do you like me ? " The carefree and unruly Ethan actually blushed slightly . After a long pause , he nodded . I looked at Ethan . If I hadn't fallen for Nathaniel Ford back then , my mother's choice for a husband would have been Ethan . I knew Ethan was different from Nathaniel . Nathaniel would destroy me just to have me , wanting all my attention to fall on him alone . But Ethan , he would only care about whether I was truly happy . I smiled softly , " Let's see how you act . " Meanwhile , Nathaniel had recognized the familiar handwriting on the threatening letter . Jessica Sinclair was leaning into his arms , tears in her eyes . Chapter 5 Nathaniel subtly pulled away from her , offering a few perfunctory words of comfort , his eyes lowered to hide the disdain beneath them . Jessica's clumsy acting was well - rehearsed . Nathaniel gently ran his fingers over the letter , his mind drifting back to the messages I received that morning . The content was truly shocking . Especially my emotionless , numb reaction at the time . Nathaniel furrowed his brow , opening his call history . To this day , I hadn't sent him a single message . Seeing this , Nathaniel couldn't help but laugh bitterly . In the past , he was the one who ignored me , but now I was playing the game of cold indifference . th He casually tossed his phone aside and let Jessica post those ambiguous updates on her social media . It was a way to show me how many women were lining up for the position of Mrs. Ford . He hoped it would make me learn my lesson . Seeing that the time was right , Nathaniel returned to the house we shared . But the villa was eerily quiet , and this was the second time I hadn't come out to greet him . His face darkened as he entered the bedroom . " Am I being too nice to you lately ? We've only just remarried , and now you want to get another divorce petition ? " But the bedroom was already filled with Jessica Sinclair's clothes , and all of my few belongings had completely disappeared . The whole villa felt like it no longer had anything that belonged to me . The only thing he found was the cold divorce certificate on the coffee table . Nathaniel's eyes narrowed as he stared at it , then , without a word , he ripped the certificate in half . " Impossible . She only has me . Where could someone with no job go ? " Nathaniel mumbled to himself , his disheveled hair blocking the panic in his eyes . He waved his hand and called for the soldiers . " Find out where my wife went . If you can't , you'll be punished . " Just then , Nathaniel's phone rang . His eyes immediately filled with anticipation as he shakily picked up the call . " Commander Ford , Miss Sinclair threw all of Mrs. Ford's things out . She's redecorating the place . "