The Night I Let Go

Two and a half hours later, Zachary went downstairs with a frown and headed to Yel Corporation with Anya.

Not long after, the car arrived at the company's parking lot. Zachary insisted on letting Anya enter the company building first, while he waited and entered five minutes after she did.

He did so mainly because he didn't want to spark needless troubles and rumors.

After all, when he had first officially joined the business department, curious coworkers had asked him about his relationship with Anya. Back then, Zachary had stated that they were just friends and that it was thanks to Anya that he had found this job.

His coworkers never doubted his words, simply because Zachary's resume showed no work experience. Moreover, a large company like Yel Corporation couldn't possibly have recruited a novice with no working experience.

"Zachary, you're quite impressive! That lady from the Stewart family is notoriously difficult to handle, but you managed to deal with her with a single trip!"

As soon as Zachary sat at his desk, the manager of the business department came over and greeted him warmly before showering him with praise.

Hearing that, his coworkers looked at him with surprise.

"I simply got lucky." Zachary smiled and nodded, but he felt bitter on the inside.

For the sake of this mission, he had been forcibly kissed by Ellen for the second time. He was even stripped naked and was almost violated.

He couldn't help but recall the past.

His ex-wife, Wendy, was quite the germaphobe. Even after they got married, they would, at most, only hold hands or share a hug. Aside from that, they had no further intimate interactions.

His first kiss had been forcefully taken by Ellen three years ago. That was the reason why Wendy had flown into a rage and broken ties with Ellen.

He had his second kiss with Ellen as well, which had also been forcefully taken. Come to think of it, it was pretty ridiculous.

After a brief chat with the manager, Zachary buried himself in his work again. His tasks were not heavy. All he had to do was organize some clients' data.

At the Yelbric airport, Wendy stood in the arrivals hall, looking somewhat tired with noticeably bloodshot eyes.

She stared blankly ahead. Everything that had happened last night was still playing in her mind.

The thought of Zachary betraying her and getting it on with Ellen all night made Wendy feel glum. It felt as if someone had taken away her favorite toy, and she was struggling to accept it.

"Wendy!"

Possibly because she was so lost in thought, she didn't even realize that Ethan was in front of her.

Ethan placed his hand on her forehead naturally.

"You look unwell. Are you sick?" he asked in a caring voice.

Startled, Wendy frantically took a step back. It was only when she recognized the man before her that she finally relaxed.

She smiled. "It's nothing. I just couldn't sleep last night. I'll be fine after getting some rest."

Ethan asked, "Was it because of the company?"

"Well, you could say that." Wendy didn't want to talk about Zachary and just nodded.

"Don't worry. I said that I'd help you, and I will. I came home this time to attend to some family matters." Ethan paused and smiled before adding, "And to ask my uncle for help."

"Hm?" Wendy furrowed her brows slightly and gave Ethan a somewhat inquisitive look.

"My uncle works in real estate. He's been preparing to invest in other industries recently. So, I've approached and asked him to invest in Jennings Corporation."

The furrow in Wendy's brows deepened. "What Jennings Corporation needs is partners and business opportunities, not investments. Besides, the company is well-funded."

"Wendy, did a lack of rest dull your mind?"

Ethan raised his hand to stroke Wendy's head.

Wendy's body stiffened. She was going to move away, but then she remembered what Zachary had done and changed her mind.

"My uncle has some connections in Celesea City. But if we want him to bring some business to you and help form partnerships, we have to give him a good reason, right?"

Ethan stroked Wendy's head with an adoring look.

"At first, I came up with an idea, which is to tell my uncle that you're my girlfriend."

At that, Ethan looked into Wendy's eyes.

Wendy was about to refuse when Ethan suddenly let out a self-deprecating chuckle and continued, "But after giving it some thought, I realized that it's

inappropriate. After all, you and Zachary have yet to get a divorce.

"If I were to do that, it would seem

like I'm stealing someone else's

partner, and it'd be as if I'm a

homewrecker. If my uncle finds out that l'Obecome a homewrecker choice, he'd surely ignore the fact

by

that I'm his family member and beat me to death."

Ethan put on a terrified expression, making Wendy laugh.

"Although I don't mind getting beaten up for your sake, I gave it more thought after that. You haven't divorced Zachary yet. If my uncle meets you and learns about that, he'd surely say some horrible things to you."

Ethan sighed deeply. He looked at her with a wistful smile, and his expression was complicated as he said, "I don't mind getting beaten up, but I don't want you to get hurt."

"Thank you."

Sensing Ethan's ardent affections, Wendy blushed and looked down. She didn't dare to meet his eyes.

"It's no problem. I promised you that I'd be by your side. I'm a man of my word," Ethan said firmly.

Wendy felt a warmth in her heart.

After that, she drove Ethan to a fine dining restaurant to celebrate his return.

The two chatted happily at their table. Ethan talked about his plan as well.

His plan was simple. Wendy would transfer a portion of the Jennings Corporation's stocks to Ethan's uncle at market value, making the latter a shareholder of Jennings Corporation.

"No, my father won't agree," Wendy immediately refused, her expression shifting.

Jennings Corporation could thrive mainly because Wendy's father was the sole decision-maker. There was no need for him to hold meetings and consult with any shareholders.

As her father, Harold, had stated, the company only needed one voice. And that was his voice as the chairman.

"Wendy, calm down and let me finish."

Ethan appeared to have expected Wendy's rejection.

With a confident smile, he continued, "Even if my uncle becomes a shareholder, Jennings Corporation will still have just one voice. Don't forget. My uncle has his own business too. There's no way he'll come to Yelbric.

"Even though a portion of the company's shares will be his, I'll be the one in charge of everything here in Yelbric. I won't question or oppose any of your father's decisions."

"But..." Despite Ethan's words, Wendy remained apprehensive. Moreover, knowing her father, he wouldn't agree.

"Wendy, do you still not trust me?" Ethan grew slightly anxious.

Wendy stayed silent.

Ethan clenched his teeth and let out a sigh, seemingly disappointed.

Then, he said, I've already talked to my uncle. As long as Jennings Corporation agrees to the transfer of shares, he'll help pull a few strings. He happens to have a lot of ends working in the medical field. For him,

they're just a phone call away.

"Besides, this is the perfect opportunity for Jennings Corporation to enter Celesea City's market. Célesea City's market is on par with Yelbric's market. I'm sure you're well aware of that. If everything goes well, Jennings Corporation could even set up a subsidiary in Celesea City!"

Ethan's plans for Jennings Corporation's future were somewhat tempting to

Wendy.

After thinking for a while, Wendy nodded gently. "I can't give you an answer right now. I have to go back and discuss this with my father. He has the final say." "Alright. I understand. I just want to help you, that's all. But whether or not my help is effective is beyond my control." Ethan smiled nonchalantly.

"Ethan, thank you."

Wendy was moved.noveldrama

While Jennings Corporation was at its lowest point, Zachary was fooling around with Ellen. Ethan was the only person to make a genuine effort to help her.