Nicholas POV
Just then, someone walked into the conference room, and the instant our eyes locked, a deep frown appeared on my face. "What are you doing here?" I asked Ethan, who wore a smirk on his face.
"It's nice to see you again, Nicholas," Ethan replied, his words laced with a hint of mischief and a touch of tension.
"You two know each other?" Mr. Benjamin asked as Ethan and I gazed at each other intently.
"Yes, Mr. Benjamin. We do," Ethan uttered with a happy smile on his face.
"Well, that's great news. This meeting wouldn't be hard after all," Mr. Benjamin said with a happy expression.
I clenched my fists under the table, my nails digging into my palms. Ethan was the last person I wanted to see today.
"Nicholas," Mr. Benjamin continued, "Ethan is here to discuss the merger. Hi
