Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 179 Ethan continued, âIâve asked around and Iâm sure 500 million dollars is more than needed. Cathy, I donât want to see you lowering yourself to that level. I disappointed you in the past for failing to protect you but Iâll do better starting from today.â
He had been struggling lately. Although there might be a chance that Catherine was no longer pure, he realized it was not her fault. After all, he only had himself to blame.
A complicated look flashed across her face as she returned the card. âIâm not going to accept you.â
âCathyâ¦â he replied impatiently, âDo you want to stay by Shaunâs side forever? You donât even like him.
Besides, think of how he looked at you the other day. He doesnât even respect you. The man only thinks of you as a toy.â
âItâs not true that I donât like him.â
She frowned. âHe was just furious the other day.â
âWhy are you taking his side?â
The shock was evident in Ethanâs voice, but he also sounded sorrowful at the same time. âAre you still upset at me? This is not the way to seek revenge. Be a good girl and stop this right now. Cut off ties with him and letâs go back to where we were before. I can start planning for our wedding right away.â
âEthan, what nonsense is that? Have you lost your mind?!â Sonya dashed forward out of the blue and snatched the card from Catherineâs hand. Then, she slapped the man coldly across the face hard.
âThe two of us have fallen to this state yet youâre giving her 500 million dollars? Are you crazy? This money is a chance for you to make a comeback!â
âMomâ¦â His face was as pale as a sheet of paper. âI donât want to live with regrets anymore. Cathy is the only person I should treasure.â
âBut she canât be of help now that sheâs powerless and poor,â Sonya said between sobs, âYour dad hasnât been home lately. He only wants to spend time at that cheap womanâs place nowadays. Not to mention that youâre no longer in the picture to take over the company. How can I be satisfied? If you really marry this woman, that marks the end of your future!â
Ethan clenched his fists as his features grimaced in pain. âI donât want to be with someone I donât like just to fight for the Lowe Corporation.â
âEnough of that. You didnât like Rebecca before but you still wanted to marry her in the end, didnât you?â
Sonya retaliated without holding back. âIf you dare to be with Catherine again, Iâll kill myself today by running into this door!â
âPlease donât force meâ¦â
The mother and son duo that were arguing by the companyâs entrance caught passersbyâs attention.
Frustrated, Catherine said, âEthan, listen to your mother. Given your personality, youâll surely regret it in the future if you get back with me.â
A flustered look washed over his face. âCathy, donât listen to my momââ
âI donât like you anymore,â she interrupted in a serious tone.
âThink about it. Why would I still be interested after being hurt by you so many times? Shaun is amazing and even saved my life on several occasions. Donât get fooled by his indifferent appearance.
Heâs actually way gentler and thoughtful than you although he doesnât show it explicitly. I really like him now.â
She felt a heavy weight lifted off her chest upon saying that. Little did she expect how much Shaun had impacted her life.
Ethan stared at her blankly.
This woman had been pestering him to marry her since they were young. He never thought of hearing such words from her one day.
He could not accept this!
âNo, youâre just lying!â
He stepped forward to grab her wrist but she avoided it with a quick reflex. âPlease stop disturbing me again. Iâm living with Shaun at the moment. Your actions might cause a misunderstanding.â
Then, she left without looking back.
Ethan screamed hysterically and kicked at the wall as her receding silhouette disappeared into the distance.
âCome home with me. Your grandpa has arranged for you to marry the young lady of the Miller family!â
Sonya said.
â¦
9:20 a.m. Shaun finally stepped into the meeting room at Jennings Solicitors.
The morning meeting was going on in an orderly manner.