I gave him eight years, she gave him sugar babies:now I’m ceo and they’re bankrupt Novel

Chapter 2 I did a quick touch - up downstairs and arrived at the hotel thirty minutes early . The private dining room at Crown Terrace Hotel was lavish and elegant , bathed in gold and crystal light . Just thinking about those ridiculous kid dishes showing up here made me want to laugh . Before long , Ethan walked in with Mr. Lewis from Silvergate Group . I stepped forward with a smile , " Mr. Lewis , thank you for making the trip . Must've been exhausting . " The pleasantries were smooth and professional , and Mr. Lewis's smile warmed a few degrees . Just then , the door burst open .

Lila stormed in with two bags of potato chips in her arms . She was already crunching loudly as she walked . The room fell silent . Mr. Lewis's brow twitched , barely noticeable but there . Lila's outfit today was ... a statement . Bright pink eyeshadow , a giant matching bow clipped to her head , shredded jeans hanging by threads , and sandals that left all her toes out in the open . A crossbody bag clattered against her side - covered in blind box toys and novelty trinkets that jingled with every move . In this elegant setting , she sounded like a windchime in a landfill .

In my last life , I'd swallowed my anger and forced her to change into formal wear . She'd gone crying to Ethan about it afterward . This time , I couldn't care less . " Mr. Lewis , hi ! I'm Lila ! " She held out her hand , bold and cheerful , with a crumb of chip stuck at the corner of her mouth . Chapter 2 18.18 % Mr. Lewis glanced at her , his eyes pausing for two long seconds . The more he looked , the deeper his frown became . He didn't extend his hand . The air grew awkward . Ethan quickly stepped in . " Mr. Lewis , this is my assistant , Lila . She's young - bubbly , you Mr.

Lewis finally let out a polite " Oh , " then barely tapped fingers with Lila - a handshake , technically . He threw in a generic line . " Bright young lady . " Lila puffed out her chest like she'd won an award . " Mr. Lewis , you've got great taste ! I'm the best little bunny ! " " Little ... bunny ? " Mr. Lewis blinked , clearly confused . " Mr. Reed , is her last name Bunny ? " He had no clue what to make of that ridiculous nickname . Ethan's face flushed red . He immediately changed the subject . " Ahem , it's just a nickname . Mr. Lewis , shall we sit down ?

" I watched Ethan squirm and felt nothing but satisfaction . I deliberately slowed my pace , chatting casually with Mr. Lewis about market trends . VI know . " Sure enough , Lila , always the impulsive one , skipped ahead and plopped right down in the seat facing the door - the head of the table . " * V T She really didn't see herself as a guest. With zero hesitation , she patted the chair beside her and called out brightly , " Come on , everyone ! Don't be shy - grab a seat ! " My brow arched . That seat was clearly reserved for Mr. Lewis . I noticed Ethan's brows tighten .

He was just about to say something . But I beat him to it , my voice firm , " Lila , that seat's for Mr. Lewis . Please pick another . " Chapter 2 18.18 % Lila hated being told what to do - especially by me . If Ethan had spoken first , she might've listened . But just as I predicted , her rebellious streak kicked in . She pouted , big eyes turning to Ethan like a wounded puppy . " But Ethan , the AC hits best here . It's cool and breezy . I really want to sit here . " Ethan still had some sense of decorum . He forced a straight face . " Lila , be good . Mr.

Lewis is our guest - let him have the seat . " His tone was light as air , without a hint of reprimand . Mr. Lewis , ever the smooth operator , chuckled politely . " It's fine , it's fine . These days , young people don't bother with formalities . Let her sit wherever she likes . " That's what he said . But that smile never reached his eyes . Chapter 2 Goodshort .