Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn)
Chapter 242

Chapter 242

Jack was my father, and that was something I couldn't change. But the fact that he was willing to sell me out for his own benefit, treating me like some tool he could use at will, was something I would never understand.

He had two daughters, yet we lived such drastically different lives. It was like I was an old pair of shoes-anyone could wear me, toss me aside. He never once had my best interest in heart.

Maybe it was because I had always craved love, or perhaps I longed for the family bond I never had that I kept driving myself to the edge over and over again.

The Wiley family got a lot out of me back then. I hoped things would work out the way I wanted, but I've come to realize that lite isn't so generous." Maybe this was the only setting where I could speak my mind, but not everything I said brought me peace. I felt like a walking joke, only able to share these deeply buried thoughts with someone sitting next to me.

He listened quietly, being the most faithful listener. And 1, in turn, slowly spill out the pain I've been holding inside for so long.

I wanted to cut ties with him a long time ago. But he's used me as a bargaining chip, time and time again, forcing me to do things for his failing company, all for the sake of getting it listed. But no matter how much you try, some things just aren't meant to be saved." Liam seemed to understand my struggles. Our first encounter wasn't exactly pleasant esther. For a while, I thought he wanted to take advantage of me, getting close just to get back at Ethan. But over time, I came to realize that some things can change, and some feelings can, too.

I'd

that he was

despected Leah to leave the country, but not like this-not under these circumstances. Maybe the next time we met, we would be sworn enemies, determined to tear each other apart. She only lost a relationship, but I lost the one person in this world who loved me most. "I'm not sure how to comfort you," Liam said after a long pause "But I do think you'll get through this. Anything I say now will feel empty and useless."

He wasn't trying to soothe me anymore, and that was how I knew he understood what I was after. Maybe that was why we became friends-because we've both been through similar pain

He came from a broken family, and I came from a shattered one. In a way, we were both just trying to survive the wreckage of our pasts

Gradually, we both calmed down, but the weight of our current project still loomed large, leaving us unsure and a little lost. I didn't know how to change the situation or how to turn things around. Even meeting Mr. Odom didn't guarantee we would win this contract. "Oh, by the way, I forgot to mention something." Liam said, breaking the silence. "We've got a project that requires us to win over a pretty demanding client. Without them, it'll be hard to secure the funding "

That was when I learned our company had taken on a new project. It wasn't huge but landing it would give us enough cash flow to buy some time and resources to develop our bigger plans.

Forbusinessmen, it was always about spending money wisely while ensuring the process felt sinnoth and rewarding.

"There's a dinner tomorrow night." Liam continued. "You'll need to dress up a bit, but it's goin drinking"

going to be tricky. I'll do my best to cover for you when it comes to the

I nodded, not saying much more. Liam remained quiet for a while, but he clearly wanted to say something else.

Finally, he spoke again, almost hesitantly. "I've been looking into things lately, and it turns out Ethan's been keeping an eye on you. He's been following

everything you do. And his feelings for you, well, they seem different. It's possible he's actually fallen for you."

I'd believe anyone could love me except him. Erhan? No way.