Diana - Chapter 229

Ethan was seen sitting in a private room, with his hands folded across his chest, staring intensely at the screen displaying the whole building he’s in, which belong to an acquaintance of his.

Shane drove into the premises, with the driver of the owners that went to pick him up from the airport.

He didn’t come with any of his boys, because he has planned to return before evening and has purchased a return ticket.

The weather isn’t cold, as it’s 10am and it’s sunny but not too hot. He was putting on a black tuxedo, looking frail as everything that has happened is too much for his body.

Even though he’s putting up a straight face and a strong heart facade, the blood lost, operation, Stella’s disappearance in his life and all was too much to handle.

He has lost weight, but still managed to maintain his imposing aura. His hair was permed all the way back, looking shiny from excessive oil applyment, as he needed to present himself well, if he wanted to convince those people.

His well polished shoe was the first to hit the floor of the building as he stepped out of the car. There isn’t anyone to open the door or welcome him like before, which he has gotten used to.

It makes him feel not so good and find the people rude, but for once, he told himself Hannah didn’t deserve him getting angry at this point, as the girl is a very good girl, which he believed deserve the honour.

At the thought of Hannah’s loyalty, his creased brows relaxed. The interior of the building is worthy for their rumored wealth.

It was the driver who asked him to follow him, which he did. They got to the entrance of the living room after walking for a while, making him wonder why the driver didn’t drive up to this place and made him walk.

He felt belittled no matter how hard he tried to take his mind off it. Ethan’s gaze locked on him through the screen. The temperature in the room seem like it could turn a lukewarm water frozen.

Just this individual. One single man. He couldn’t believe all those people suffered in the hand of this man that could be taken down with few shots if he has positioned some guys with rifles waiting for him.

He wouldn’t deny that Shane got easier to handle because of his present conditions from different angles, but he would still get these same results if they didn’t.

The only difference is that it’s going to take longer than today. He relaxed the fists he has subconsciously clench and kept watching.

Getting inside the living room, Shane was faced with an elegant woman in her 60’s, looking sharp with the imposing aura surrounding her.

Shane wasn’t moved by it, as people like this meant nothing if they go against him in the past. All he had to do was tolerate them at that moment, while his men delivered them to him within the week, that’s when he would show them who’s boss.

The woman was dressed elegantly despite being inside her house, looking 15 years younger than her actual age, except the tiny wrinkles that has started forming at the outer side of her eyes, which make up could cover up if she didn’t intend for others to see.

She was sitting on a smokey red couch which makes the room looks like it was decorated for Valentine’s days, as the walls were painted white, which aids the red to appear more flashy and also coupled with artwork designs hung around the walls, the whole place looks really nice.

Ethan smiled softly at the woman’s attitude. The woman is an old partners of her, whom he helped out while her business was on the verge of ruin, from a certain opponent targeting her.

Despite the woman returning all he lend her, she still felt indebted to the young and good hearted businessman, who could have taken advantage of her situation back then, and boost his own enterprise, yet he helped.

The woman is always smiling and all, making Ethan find it funny that she’s such a good actress. They were friends since then and she’s the one who helped him prepare the villa, he’s currently staying at.

He could have done it himself, but wouldn’t be so perfect in that short time he got the notice from Nathan, but after the woman knew he’s coming into the city, she gladly offer to help him find a comfortable zone and also capable workers.

Ethan knew he will be owning her this time, because this favour she’s doing for him is a rare one. Not everyone will give in to such request.

He watched as Shane was asked to take his seat and put on the headphones to listen to their conversation.

The woman claimed her husband wasn’t around, as he went for a business meeting, but would like to listen to what he had to say on behalf of both of them.

Ethan admitted to himself that Shane is good. He’s sure if the situation is real, the woman would really calm after his sweet coating tongue began dancing.

He was such a sweet talker, which fits for a businessman. Those empty promises when he’s on the verge of ruin. He hasn’t had a peaceful day since the incidents, yet he made it seem like it’s the other way around.

He sounds confident and mature, he’s really good. Ethan couldn’t help but raised his brow all the way through.

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Immediately Shane saw the woman aura relaxed and she has even started acting friendly with him, he heaved a sigh of relief internally, ‘that went well.’ he thought.

The woman started asking questions about the rumors about those children and adults that were being trafficking by him and his people and used for god knows what.

The tone in which the woman used to inquired isn’t a poke nose one. It was nonchalant as if she didn’t care and was just curious. As if they were all business men and women who have underlying source of income aside from the company they are running.

Shane denied flatly, but also glad the woman seem like a mature one. He would like to build a business relationship with someone like her, but first, he needed to work on the promises he made to not make her an enemy.

After a few discussions, the cook came to inform them that they can come to the dining room, while the woman stood up and gesture to Shane to come along.

They can continue their conversation after eating.