Ethan stared at Marissa, utterly baffled, unable to grasp her intentions.
Marissa rose from the ground, her expression transforming completely. Determination burned in her eyes, as though she had resolved to risk everything, even her dignity, for her cause.
"Mr. Sinclair," she began, her voice steady despite the weight of her words, "Giovanni, Tony, the Walt Disney Corporation staff, and those from the West’s company all know I came here to meet you today."
Ethan nodded, his tone indifferent. "I know that. So what?"
Marissa took a deep breath, then suddenly said, "I can stay here tonight."
Ethan froze, utterly taken aback by her statement. What a brazen thing to say!
It was in that moment he finally pieced together her meaning.
The scandal of Tony sleeping with Maya—Ethan’s ex-wife—
