Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 125

Ethan has always been a man of his word.

The next morning, Ethan asked Lucas to contact Silas. With Hunter's approval, Silas immediately responded that they could meet in the afternoon.

The duo agreed to convene at a coffee shop selected by Hunter. Both were timely, entering the café nearly simultaneously. This marked the first formal encounter between Hunter and Ethan. Hunter held a measure of admiration for the young man who emanated an incredible allure with his exceptional good looks and charisma. He couldn't shake off the thought that, if circumstances with Ines hadn't taken a bitter turn, Ethan could have been his son-in-law.

As Hunter looked Ethan over, Ethan was also observing Hunter.

Ines had mentioned that she had seen Hunter in the hospital, and it was clear that he did look a bit pale.

"Mr. Galeana, I suppose you know that I asked you here today because of my wife," Ethan said. His speech was always like this, only becoming more intimate when dealing with his family and Ines, occasionally showing a casual side.

Hunter, who was still fantasizing about Ethan being his son-in-law, felt a bit jarred by his cold tone. He couldn't help but lower his voice, "Is this how you talk to your elders?"

Ethan raised an eyebrow, simply saying, "This is how I treat strangers."

This caught Hunter off guard. He couldn't help but emphasize, "I am Ines' father."

"Wait until she acknowledges you before you say that," Ethan retorted, not seeming to care at all.

Seeing the tension between the two, Silas quickly stepped in, whispering to Hunter, "Chairman, let's get down to business."

Hunter's body really couldn't handle the burden of the Galeana Group any longer; every day was consuming his life.

Ethan naturally heard their conversation. Before Hunter could speak, he made his stance clear, "If by business, Mr. Galeana, you mean persuading Izzy to join the Galeana Group, to work her tail off for you, I suggest you save your breath. I won't persuade her. I married my wife to cherish her. I respect her choice to work, but that doesn't mean I'm willing to let her work her tail off for the Galeana Group. Of course, if she is willing, I won't stop her."

In other words, the breakthrough lies with Ines. Their only chance of getting her to work for the group is if she forgives them.

Hunter was taken aback, clearly not expecting Ethan to know his intentions. But every time he tried to communicate with Ines, he either passed out from anger or his blood pressure skyrocketed. There was no way to communicate with her.

With her stubborn personality, he wouldn't have to go through Ethan to get to her.

But having his intentions exposed by a younger man, Hunter felt a bit embarrassed, "I'm offering her wealth and status that she won't be able to achieve in her lifetime."

Ethan looked at the man in front of him, feeling a bit pathetic. He shook his head and sighed, "Mr. Galeana, you still don't know your daughter. She doesn't pursue wealth and status." All she ever wanted was simple: financial independence, a simple and happy life.