Ethan's POV
I pulled up to Jess's penthouse—no, my penthouse that I was letting her stay in.
As I stepped out of my car, the evening sun cast long shadows across the modern glass building. I smirked as I thought about dropping by unannounced. There was nothing like keeping tenants on their toes, even if they weren't paying rent.
The elevator ride up felt longer than usual. I straightened my designer jacket before pressing the doorbell.
A few moments passed before Jess yanked open the door, her eyes widening in surprise. She was wearing yoga pants and an oversized T-shirt, and her hair was pulled up in a messy bun.
"Ethan? What are you doing here?" Her brows furrowed as she leaned against the doorframe.
"Surprise inspection." I flashed her my most charming grin. "Got to ensure you're
