Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 828 Ethan stood by the desk, the office plunged in darkness, the only light coming from the faint glow of the computer screen. From outside, there was no way to tell anyone was inside-if Charlotte hadn't seen him go in, she would have assumed the room was empty. Her heart pounded as she held her breath, only to feel a hand clamp over her mouth. *'Mm-mm-" "Quiet." Ethan's voice was low, menacing. Charlotte struggled, panic surging through her. She had no idea what was about to happen. At that moment, a shadow passed outside the office door.

The figure lingered for a moment before pushing it open. Ethan immediately dragged Charlotte out of sight, pressing her down, his hands holding her tightly. She couldn't tell whether to scream or cooperate. His chest pressed against hers, and she could hear the rapid beat of his heart. What was he afraid of? Was the person outside not on his side? ---- Her mind raced. She tried to get a glimpse of the office, following the sound, but all she heard was the rapid footsteps approaching the desk, followed by faint keyboard taps.

She strained her eyes in the dim light, glancing at Ethan, who frowned and shook his head at her. Though she couldn't make out his expression, her instincts told her to stay still. After a long moment, the person shut off the computer. But they didn't leave. Instead, the office lights suddenly flicked on Luckily, Ethan had already hidden Charlotte behind a tall cabinet. From the center of the room, the intruder couldn't see them directly-but he seemed to sense something, stepping forward cautiously. Charlotte's chest tightened. A wave of fear coursed through her.

This person didn't feel friendly. Ethan closed his eyes, holding his breath. Just as the footsteps neared the cabinet, his phone vibrated. "Yes. Nothing unusual." "Good." The voice on the line was cold and sharp. ---- "Ethan is nowhere to be found. But don't worry, by tomorrow, he'll be gone for good." Charlotte's eyes widened. She looked at Ethan in alarm. Only after the person left did Ethan slowly release his grip. Charlotte gasped, stumbling back a few steps. She pulled out her phone to call the police, but there was no signal. "Listen to me. There's no time.

I'll find a way to get you out. You need to deliver this to the designated police station as quickly as possible." Ethan pressed a USB drive into her hand. Confused, Charlotte froze. "What... what's going on?" "No time to explain. Just remember-I'm doing this for Khloe. Someone wants to kill me right now. If you want to stay alive, obey." Without another word, he grabbed her hand and rushed out of the office, taking the stairwell through a secure route. Ever since Clarice had secured his release, Ethan had been in contact with Khloe.

This time, he was going to personally collect the debt owed to her. Clarice's plan was to seize the Morrison Group's patents. Ethan ---- had to make his actions convincing, helping Khloe secure the final evidence so that Clarice would be utterly defeated. He had initially considered fabricating data for Clarice, but Khloe had warned him: Clarice knew the Morrison Group too well-any forgery would be immediately exposed.