Diana - Chapter 201

Hannah stared at the man in front of him, putting on a heavy pullover, which only reveal his face, pale face to be exact.

He looks so different from the man they had a meeting with a few weeks ago. ‘how can things change so quickly? It felt like yesterday when he still look so charming and energetic.’ Hannah thought.

Even though he’s pretending now, Hannah could tell he isn’t feeling too well, and also, ‘why is he all cloaked up?’ the thought popped up, but Ethan has asked that she shouldn’t get curious and only did as planned.

Shane look at the young lady sitting in front of him, dressed in a short creamy skirt, white shirt, which was fully buttoned, with a coat jacket of the same colour as the skirt. Her was styled in a bouncing curls and was cascading on her body.

She had a professional smile on her face, making her beautiful face more alluring to the eyes.

“I’m really grateful for your help and can’t thank you enough.” Shane spoke up.

“It’s fine. I just hope a situation like this won’t come up again, because my parents were really worried. It’s why I decided to help, so they will calm.” Hannah spoke up.

Shane gave a sincere smile, not knowing he was being played. “I’m back now, and I’m going to make sure, such never happens again.

But seriously, I never knew you were this good. If you don’t mind, I could consider any post you would like to attain in the company. I believe the enterprise could use your skill.” Shane proposed, but also tempting her to confirm if she’s for real.

Hannah crossed her leg and brought her juice cup to her lips, taking a sip. “Like I said, I’m not i interested. The whole week I spent here in this town handling the company was like bondage to me.

I just want to invest and gain interest. No stress.” she chuckled at the last sentence and Shane joined in.

“You’re very interesting miss Hannah. I would have loved to work with you.” Shane said, this time with sincerity, as he confirmed she’s not having her eyes on his company.

They kept having small talks. Hannah fed him the details of the new deal she sealed, so he could take over and leave the country as Ethan instructed, while the news about his dirty laundry will get aired, creating the trouble he just promise to avoid.

The two went on and on, sorting files and chatting happily like friends. If only the people he has hurt could see him now, they will clearly denied that this is the Shane they knew.

His beliefs were that he found a fool. He got all the help without Hannah demanding anything in return. He believes that she’s just a spoilt brat with skills that didn’t really understand what business is all about.

If she really does, she will demand something from this help, which he wouldn’t dare object to.

After their meeting, both left the place. Hannah returned home and take the days off as Ethan said, while she contacted the people with Shane’s file and asked them to release the news the next day.

After ending the call, she made another one to Ethan to feed him in on the details. Ethan was pleased and ask her not to involve herself in anything related to it again. She should act like a spoilt brat Shane must probably view her as, and kept waiting for her interest on the investment.

Hannah smiled at Ethan sarcastic words. He’s just so smart and funny. She heard a female voice called Ethan’s name and felt her heart hurt like the voice was some kind of needle that got shoved into her heart.

Even though she’s not doing anything to pursue Ethan and wanted to help as she promised, there’s this part of her that still hope there could be a possibility where Ethan will look at her as a woman.

She’s not going to act out of line, but really do love him. She knew she fucked up with her mistakes with Kyle, which couldn’t even give her the energy to attempt passes on him, but hearing a woman’s voice at the other side and Ethan’s voice taking a 360° turn, she knew it was over, she lost him.

“Come here.” Ethan said and guided Diana, who just showed up to sit on his lap, before returning to his phone conversation.

“Okay Hannah, take care.” he said and ended the call after Hannah replied that she will.

Immediately the call ended, Hannah’s expression sank and she couldn’t help tell herself to take heart. She doubted if she will be alive now, if Ethan does not council her then. She really did consider suicide.

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Back at Ethan’s side, Diana caress the man’s hair lovingly as he rested his head to her chest. “I have a surprise for you Diana, can you return early from work tomorrow?” Ethan asked.

Diana doubted, because she’s meeting with Jenny tomorrow, but couldn’t refuse him, so she agreed. It’s her birthday and Ethan has made plans for the celebration. Even though it won’t be grand, he planned to make it as memorable as possible.

Diana cleared her throat and spoke up. Since she said there’s no need to hide anything from him, she decided to share.

“I think Shane is involved in my grandparent’s death.” Diana spoke up.

Ethan pulled back and looked into her eyes, but saw that she didn’t appear to be sad. “Are you okay?” he asked.

Diana smiled, “I’m fine. There’s no point feeling bad. I just recalled hearing about the accident and hacked in his security footage. I checked the date of the death and scroll through the feeds from the day.

The technology hasn’t advanced much then, so there isn’t much to see, but I saw his assistant heading towards my grandparents car. I’m not sure what he did, but I think he messed with the car.” Diana said.

Without a second thought, “he certainly did.” Ethan said. That bastard is worse than an animal. He killed the parent, hunting the daughter, but claimed to love the woman and live under the same roof with her.

“You want me to prepare you something? cookies? steak? fried fish? ” Ethan asked worriedly, hoping to cheer her up, but Diana wasn’t sad.

“I want the pleasure of killing that bastard myself.” She didn’t know when she blurted out in a very cold voice. She looked into Ethan’s eyes immediately, hoping to see him freaked at the tone she used and the sentence itself.

She couldn’t say she missed them, because she didn’t know them, but again, they were victims of Shane’s craziness.

But she only met with his encouraging smile, “Name the weapon and I will help get it for you. I promise to surprise you soon, trust me and don’t involve with him for now. Do you trust me?” he asked and Diana nodded.

“Good! don’t forget to return early tomorrow.” he added.

Ethan had no idea what’s coming.