Chapter 36
Ines practically blushed through breakfast. She was in a great mood on her way back, with a smile
on her face the whole time.
Ethan, seeing her happy, asked, "Do you believe me now?"
Ines nodded, "Erica seems really gentle." In her mind, people like the chairman were high and
mighty, giving off an untouchable vibe.
Ethan chuckled and shook his head, thinking that she hadn''t seen Erica in action. When she was
younger, she was known as the Iron Lady in her circle. When she was in thepany, everyone
was on their toes. "Mom''s just easier to get along with at home. She''s not what you think at work.
But since you passed her test, she''s all in for you."
Ines looked at Ethan, confused about when her mother-inw tested her. She hadn''t noticed
anything.
Ethan ruffled her hair, "Your every move is watched by mom.”
Inesughed, then suddenly thought about what Ethan had said and felt the check be heavy,
"How did your mom test me? Was she checking if I''d spend money recklessly?"
Ethan shook his head and gave her a hint, "Mom gave you the gift after grandpa. Compared to
grandpa''s, hers was the lightest, but your expression didn''t change."
Ines was shocked. With Ethan''s reminder, she understood his mom''s intention. She was testing
whether Ines was greedy. If she''d shown dissatisfaction, things might''ve turned out differently.
"Your mom is really..." She couldn''t find the right word to describe her. Erica’s actions were so
secretive and hard to guard against. It was a simple method, but it was indeed the best way to test
someone''s greed.
"What should I do in the future?" Ines''s smile disappeared.
"I told you this not to burden you, but to help you understand mom better. Don''t worry, she''ll only
test you once. Since you passed, you''re part of the family. She''ll treat you as her own and won''t test
you again. Just be yourself around her, no need to hide your true self. People like her trust their own
judgment, and only feel secure after personally verifying things," Ethan exined.
Ines nodded and felt relieved. She looked at the money andughed, "Who would''ve thought that
one visit home with you would make me a millionaire? Not bad.”
Ethanughed at her greedy expression. He knew she wasn''t really like this, otherwise, he wouldn''t
have hidden his family background. She wouldn''t have been so calm facing his mom''s test. He
handed her his bank card, "Add this, and you''ll definitely get a cramp. Take my sry card. I''ve
changed the password to your birthday."
Ines never thought this man would so willingly hand over his sry card. After all, he wasn''t an
ordinary person but the CEO of a multinational corporation. She didn''t like owing anyone favors or
money, it didn''t feel right. And especially not for a couple with no emotional foundation. Before she
could refuse, he''d already stuffed the card in her hand.
"Ethan." Ines wasn''t used to his domineering style.
"This isn''t for you, it''s for both of our living expenses. We''re married now, and you''re thedy of the
house. If we need to buy things for our house, we can''t expect you to use your own money." Ethan
said.
With Ethan''s words, Ines couldn''t refuse. She couldn''t help but ask, "How much is the sry of a
CEO?"
"Don''t worry, you''ll be satisfied," Ethan said.
She looked at him seriously, poked his shoulder and said, "This should be a big number. Aren''t you
afraid I''ll take the money and run away?"
Ethan was very pleased with her little action. Heughed happily, "For a guy like me, if I can''t even
control my own woman, I deserve to lose everything."
Hearing him say that, Ines was more touched than anything. She felt lucky to have a man''s
complete trust. She smiled softly and whispered, "You''re always so arrogant. But I must''ve had
good luck when leaving the house today."
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Ethanughed, "It''s not that you had good luck when leaving the house, it''s that you had good luck
when marrying me."