"Enough with the jokes," Ethan rolled his eyes.
Bella blinked and said, "Okay, let's get serious. By signing this contract, you must have scored some major points as the vice president, right? Did your boss give you any compliments?"
Ethan paused. He hadn't told Bella that he was now the owner of Grande Company yet. He thought, 'Should I spill the beans now?' After a brief hesitation, he decided to keep it under wraps for the moment.
He glanced at Bella, who was concentrating on driving, and said with a smile, "Bella, I'm planning a little surprise for you soon."
Bella was his friend, and he felt he should be upfront with her about most things going on in his life. He didn't want her sympathy just because of his recent experiences.
"A surprise?" Bella raised an eyebrow but didn't inqu
