Chapter 124


    "This isn''t just about me, aren''t you my husband? Are you seriously trying to make us make our own


    decisions respectively now?" Ines said, exasperated.


    Ethan had to admit defeat. This girl either didn''t speak at all or her words were razor-sharp and hit


    the nail on the head, leaving him no room for retort.


    "I apologize, Mrs. Meyer. We''re two peas in a pod." There was a yful glint in Ethan''s eyes.


    Ines blushed, knowing full well what he meant. "Ethan, I''m trying to have a serious conversation


    here, quit ying the fool."


    "A good husband is one who ys the fool with his wife." Ethan said, trying to keep a straight face.


    Ines found her more bold over time spent with him. She grabbed his handsome face, "Answer my


    question seriously." She really didn''t know what to do and wanted to hear his thoughts.


    Ethan took her hand, staring intently at her face, not missing any of her expressions. "Izzy, can you


    tell me what you''re truly feeling right now?"


    Ines was taken aback, then said, "Honestly, I don''t care about the wealth thates from the


    shares. You''ve given me so much more than that, more than I could ever spend. And I can''t forget


    what Hunter did. I don''t want any ties with the Galeana family. But I also can''t stand the thought of


    just letting it go. If I don''t ept, the shares could end up back in Hunter''s hands. Sooner orter,


    everything will belong to that mother-daughter duo, and it''s rightfully my mom''s. Why should I just


    hand it over to them?"


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    Ethan''s gaze deepened, his thoughts wandering: the ultimate fate of those shares, whether they


    would indeed fall into the hands of that mother-daughter duo, was yet undecided. Yet, this girl


    seemed to have made up her mind. "It seems," he mused aloud, "you''re seeking my counsel when


    you already possess the answer."


    "I..." Ines was lost for words.


    "Actually, you''re overthinking it. epting the shares doesn''t mean you''re tied to the Galeana


    family. You just have to sit back and enjoy the dividends. If there''s a shareholders'' meeting and you


    don''t want to face those people, just send someone else to represent you. It''s really that simple,


    you''re just overthinking it and making itplicated."


    Ethan fully supported Ines owning shares, but if Hunter wanted to burden her with the responsibility


    of managing thepany, he would definitely oppose it.


    Her thin shoulders can''t bear such a heavy burden. She hadn''t had a good life in the previous


    years, and he wanted her to livefortably in theing years.


    It seems it''s time to meet with Hunter and rify some things.


    After Ethan finished speaking, he noticed that Ines'' eyes, which had been heavy, had lit up. She


    looked straight at him, and he knew she had made up her mind.


    "Why am I so stupid that I didn''t think of this?"


    "Silly girl." Ethan murmured. She was too close to the situation to see clearly.


    "I''m not silly." Ines snuggled into his embrace, hugging his lean waist, feeling incredibly calm.


    Ines remembered Phoebe''s repeated requests and tentatively asked, "Ethan, would you be


    opposed to appearing on a magazine cover?"


    Ethan looked at her andughed, "What are you trying to say?"


    "As you know, Phoebe is the editor of the entertainment section of a magazine. The economy is on


    the decline, and their industry is no exception. All the major magazines areing up with new


    tricks, and thepetition is fierce. You''re rarely in the public eye, could you make an appearance


    for her? I believe with your help, it would be a great boost for her. She''s my best friend and she''s


    helped me a lot." Ines exined earnestly, her eyes pleading.


    Ethan raised an eyebrow, "Why doesn''t she ask Noel?"


    Ines paused, "Do you know something?"


    "Didn''t Noel try to pursue her a while ago?"


    "I forgot to ask Phoebe, but judging by her state, I don''t think Noel seeded."


    "With such a good resource, why doesn''t she use it? If she asked, Noel would definitely be willing.


    Noel is also more suitable to be on the cover of an entertainment magazine than me." Ethan


    chuckled.


    Ines pouted, "Is it really okay for you to use your good friend as a stepping stone like this all the


    time? Besides, I''m the one asking you now, stop bringing other people into this. Are you going or


    not? I need to give Phoebe an answer."


    "I''m serious, Noel is better at creating buzz. And Phoebe would have more creative freedom writing


    about him."


    Catching the subtle shifts in his countenance, Ines had a sudden realization. Entertainment


    magazines catered to an audience that thrived on gossip, predominantly women. If Ethan were to


    attend, he would undoubtedly face inquiries about his personal life, particrly the emotional chill


    that characterized his demeanor a few years prior. A question, no doubt, on the minds of all the


    women in A City. Registering this, Ines nodded and replied softly, "Alright, we won''t go then. I''ll


    inform Phoebe. When she transitions to the finance section of the magazine, we''ll extend our


    support."


    She understood his troubles and naturally didn''t want to stir up his painful past, especially in public.


    It would be too cruel for him.


    Seeing the change in Ines'' attitude, Ethan furrowed his brows. After thinking for a while, he said, "If


    you can go with me, maybe I''ll consider it."


    Inesughed and pushed him slightly, "Stop joking around. I''m a nobody, not a celebrity. What use


    would I be? Everyone''s focus would be on you, not me."


    "You''re my wife, are you sure they''re not interested in our story? After all, it''s rare for people to get


    married so quickly after meeting."


    While Ines thought Ethan had a point, she still didn''t want to pressure him. After thinking carefully,


    she decided to let it go, "Ethan, don''t push yourself, I really don''t want to put you in a difficult


    position."


    Ethan pointed to his cheek, "Then how about you give me a kiss? Maybe then I won''t feel so bad."


    Inesughed and lightly patted his chest, "You''re too old to be acting so childish."


    "Are you really not going to kiss me?" Ethan squinted.


    Ines chuckled, casually wrapping her arm around his neck and nted a passionate kiss on his


    cheek. Ethan, contented, said, "Izzy, don''t sweat it. It''s not like this magazine interview is a live


    broadcast or something, the ball''s totally in Phoebe''s court. I trust her to handle it. You can ring her


    up now, see if we can do the interview together. If she''s cool with it, let her pick a date."


    "You sure you''re okay?" Ines asked, a hint of uncertainty in her voice.


    "I''m fine."


    With the reassurance, Ines dialed Phoebe in front of Ethan, and Phoebe burst intoughter at the


    other end,mending Ines for still being such a go-getter, and the idea of them doing the


    interview together was right up her alley.