Chương 71: Do They Really Have a Relationship?
"Mr. Frost, what would you like to eat?" Amelia looked at Hodgkin. He was a nice person, and after several visits, they had become familiar with each other. A smile formed on her face as she addressed him.
Hodgkin felt somewhat surprised and looked at Amelia curiously. "Mrs. Frost, are you laughing at me? Did I do something wrong?" He asked while assessing himself from head to toe.
"No, not at all. We were just discussing how much money the owner of Chinchol Manor makes, and then you showed up. Could you kindly give us a little insight?" Amelia replied.
Hodgkin, taken aback by this request, glanced at Ethan sitting next to Amelia and smiled. "Mr. Frost, should I disclose that information?"
"Why are you asking him? I'm asking you," Amelia said, finding Hodgkin's tone a bit strange.
Ethan cleared his throat and looked at Amelia, saying, "I think that's Mr. Hodgkin's privacy. If you're really curious, I can give you an estimated figure and let Mr. Hodgkin confirm it."
An estimated figure? Can it really be estimated?
Amelia was momentarily stunned. Ethan whispered something in her ear. She smiled, and Hodgkin nodded with a selected menu in his hand before leaving.
"Really? They can earn that much?"
"Yes, they leave only one billion a year. The rest is all donated to charity."
"... " Hodgkin seemed quite compassionate, and Amelia fell silent.
Andrew, Michael and a few others went upstairs.
Amelia sighed. "I didn't expect to run into them."
"It's a public place, and everyone comes here to eat. It's not surprising to run into anyone," Ethan replied.
Before he finished speaking, Mike and Rosetta entered. Amelia looked at them, feeling surprised.
"Why are they here together? Do they know each other?"
Ethan nodded and whispered softly, taking Amelia upstairs.
"Let's focus on our own meal and not join in their gathering."
Amelia looked at the rooms upstairs, finding them pleasant with an elegant and clean environment.
"Why are they having a meal together? Who invited whom?" she asked.
"Perhaps Rosetta invited Mike, hoping he could introduce her to a good job," Ethan said as he got up and closed the door. Amelia sat there, nodding, appreciating the quietness that enveloped them once the door was shut. It felt like being at home, but with much finer dining.
"I'll go to the restroom for a moment."
Walking in the corridor, Amelia heard voices coming from one of the rooms, causing her to pause.
"I never expected Bella to marry Mr. Andrew Steele. Now Harper Group and Steele Group are truly one family."
The conversation in the room made Amelia stop in her tracks.
Steele Group, Harper Group, one family.
Andrew and his group of people must have entered the room.
Did Bella really decide to marry Andrew?
Amelia stood outside the room, carefully listening.
"Hahaha, that girl is really naive. I just hoped that Harper Group could help me sell those eco-friendly building materials. Otherwise, why would I bother with her? And that girl is so determined to become the wife of the Grand Group CEO. Ethan agreed to it too. It annoys me, so I wanted to let her know that she has no chance, to prevent any trouble from arising between us and the Grand Group."
Wife of the Grand Group CEO, Ethan agreed.
How is that possible? There are all sorts of rumors going around.
"Why would Mr. Frost be interested in her? It seems strange to me."
"What's strange about it? It's true. Bella said it herself, and Mr. Frost agreed. That night, Bella was very happy, talking and drinking. People speak the truth when they're drunk, can it be wrong?"
"You heard it, Michael?"
"That's right, I heard it loud and clear. She said she would become the wife of the Grand Group CEO. She was so happy, kept talking about it."
"So, Andrew managed to steal Ethan's fiancée. Ethan doesn't seem to have any reaction."
"Reaction? He must feel upset. Having a reaction would only make it more embarrassing, wouldn't it? How could he admit to such an embarrassing situation? Hahaha."
Amelia listened to all this, feeling somewhat upset. Could all of this really be true? There's no smoke without fire, and there must be some basis for these rumors.
And just now it was Michael who said it. Michael is timid and cowardly, so he shouldn't be making things up.
Could they really have a relationship?
Amelia was lost in thought when Hodgkin walked over.
"Mrs. Frost, the food is ready. Let's go inside and eat."
Amelia nodded, gave a slight nod to Hodgkin, and walked back to the room.
"Please have a seat. These are all dishes you like," Ethan said naturally as he served the food.
Amelia's complexion was slightly gloomy, different from before, and Ethan quickly noticed. He looked at her seriously and asked, "Are you feeling unwell? Your complexion doesn't look good."
Amelia snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head.
"No, it's nothing. Perhaps it's just stuffy in here. I'll open the window."
Amelia got up and Ethan pressed a button on the remote, opening the window automatically.
"There, sit down and eat. Once you're full, we can go back and rest. Today, you signed the contract, which means you're officially starting to work," Ethan said while looking at Amelia.
Amelia looked at Ethan and nodded. She ate her meal quietly, not saying a word.
Although Ethan felt that Amelia's behavior was somewhat unusual, he didn't inquire further, thinking that it might be due to just starting work.
"Are you full?"
Looking at the food on the table, which was mostly consumed, and Amelia had eaten a lot.
"I am full. Look, I ate more than you did," she replied.
"Alright, let's go back then."
As they descended the stairs, Rosetta and Mike were nowhere to be seen. They must have left after finishing their meal.
...
"Take a shower."
Ethan considerately helped Amelia take off her coat and handed her the pajamas.
Amelia took the pajamas and walked a few steps before turning back, giving Ethan a puzzled look, and then headed towards the bathroom.
Ethan entered the study, with Amelia's perplexed expression lingering in his mind. "Focus on reading the contracts. If she has something on her mind, she will talk about it." he spoke to himself.
He picked up a stack of contracts for the month and carefully reviewed and audited them.
Meanwhile, Amelia stood in the shower, as the water from the showerhead sprayed onto her body, resembling a gentle spring rain. It washed away the fatigue of the day.
"Do they really have a relationship?"
Amelia murmured to herself, revealing her concern about this issue. Recalling Bella's past boastful behavior and demeanor in front of her, Amelia couldn't help but feel restless.
But when she thought about it, Ethan treated her better, and he even called her his fiancée in front of Bella.
"Ah, ah, ah..." The more she thought about it, the more suffocated she felt, unable to hold back any longer, she let out a loud scream.
In the study, Ethan, who was focused on reading the contracts, heard her scream and was startled. He quickly rushed into the bedroom.
Through the faintly translucent bathroom glass, Ethan could see Amelia's figure. Worriedly, he loudly asked, "What happened to you? What's wrong?"
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