Chapter 5

I quickly pulled the curtains shut.

After tapping an electronic prayer bell for a minute to absolve my sins, I collapsed on the bed to relax.

Strange—my period usually left me in agony, but this time there was only a slight aching sensation.

Could it be because I'd secretly watched Ethan for two weeks?

So I felt completely justified scrolling through videos of hot guys for two hours before falling into a deep, satisfied sleep.

Today was my second day as temporary secretary. I didn't dare be late and got up ten minutes early.

When I opened my door, I came face to face with the female lead, who was also heading out.

She smiled at me kindly, and I returned a big smile.

After going downstairs, I saw that familiar, flashy sports car again.

【Who understands—to get one more glimpse of his precious female lead, the male lead has been waiting downstairs for an hour.】

【The male lead is wearing a casual outfit in the same color scheme as the female lead today. They're so in sync!】

【Serious stamina! Serious stamina!】

I wanted to pretend I hadn't seen it.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing that handsome, perfect face.

Ethan called out: "Sophia~ Get in~"

I hesitated for a moment, but he'd already gotten out and opened the car door for me.

Getting in the car, I noticed he'd changed his watch. Yesterday it was a Rolex, today a Patek Philippe.

My back teeth were about to crack.

Why couldn't the world have one more rich person—me!

Just as I was about to buckle my seatbelt, Ethan suddenly leaned over and fastened it for me.

A pleasant, faint citrus scent swirled around my nose.

I instinctively held my breath.

The comments filled with question marks:

【Why is the male lead being so intimate and ambiguous with the supporting character?】

【This action makes me feel like he's not waiting for the female lead, but the supporting character.】

【The male lead is being so improper with women. Deduct points! Must deduct points!】

I also felt this behavior wasn't quite appropriate.

What if the female lead saw and misunderstood?

Wouldn't I become a homewrecker struck down by heaven?

No way, absolutely not!

Everything Ethan was doing now was to get closer to the female lead. I couldn't be a stumbling block on his path to winning his wife!

I clutched the seatbelt and thought hard for a while, then suddenly turned to Ethan very seriously and said:

"Mr. Ethan, I have a boyfriend."

His fingers, which had been tapping the steering wheel, suddenly stopped.

Ethan stiffly turned his head, his dark eyes full of disbelief, something seeming to shatter in their depths.

"A boyfriend? You have a boyfriend?"

I nodded obediently.

A creaking sound echoed in the car.

It went on for quite a while before Ethan's eyes began to redden slightly: "I don't believe it!"

I was a bit puzzled. What was with this "my wife doesn't want me anymore" expression?

"Why don't you believe it?"

"I've never seen any men around you."

Me: ...

I patiently lied: "He's usually busy with work..."

"No matter how busy, that's no excuse to neglect you!"

He raised his voice, looking like he was about to cry.

【Who understands—the male lead thought everyone was single, and finding out the supporting character is in a relationship instantly broke his defenses.】

【It's like thinking we're all struggling students, then you get first place in the whole school on finals. Total betrayal.】

I thought for a moment, opened my phone's photo album, found a picture with my brother, and shoved it in Ethan's face.

In the photo, I was hugging the guy's neck from behind, smiling brilliantly.

"Look, my boyfriend's handsome, right? Everyone says we look like a married couple."

Ethan stared at the photo for a long time, his lips trembling violently several times before he finally closed his eyes, his tone very light.

"I'm sorry. My recent behavior has caused you trouble."

"But this is just a boss's concern for an ordinary subordinate. Please don't take it to heart."

With that, he silently started the car.

I looked out the window, vaguely feeling something was off.

When we entered the company, Ethan walked very quickly, as if dogs were chasing him.