Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 195

Ethan was idly flipping through a book in the office, but he couldn't concentrate and felt a bit uneasy. He didn't feel better until he saw Izzy and Silas walk in together.

Judging by their expressions, Ethan had a hunch things went well, but he couldn't help asking, "How did it go? Everything went smoothly?"

Izzy walked over, smiling at Ethan like a kid who aced a test and couldn't wait to show it off to her parents. "It went pretty well. Those folks weren't as tough as they seemed." Silas had always seen Izzy as cold and aloof, always either making Hunter blow his top or ending up in a fight. This was the first time he saw her like this, reminding him of how she used to be, a jovially happy girl.

"Did you stir the pot again?" Seeing her like this, Ethan couldn't help but ask.

"Nope, just that the head of finance was a bit too cocky. I just put him in his place and made him a cautionary tale. Tough luck for him."

Ethan shook his head with a grin. He knew she was a whiz when it came to finance. "You always call me a narcissist, but you seem to be even more of a narcissist than me."

"It's all because of you! I've picked up your bad habits." Izzy shot back, glaring at him.

Ethan glanced at the time. It was getting late, and he had other matters to attend to with the Meyer Group. Just as he was about to leave, the office door swung open, and in walked Emma, her high heels clicking loudly against the floor. Her face was stern, clearly demanding an explanation.

"Izzy, what the hell is going on?" Emma stared at Izzy, her voice unconsciously rising in volume.

Silas' tone was stern. He had put a lot of effort into getting Izzy to take on this responsibility and he wouldn't allow anyone to mess it up, especially Emma.

"Ms. Emma, we're discussing important matters. If you don't have anything important, please leave."

"Important matters? I don't see you guys discussing anything important. My father is being hit with these horrible rumors. As his daughter, don't I have the right to know the truth?"

"The truth is exactly what was said in the press conference. Do you need me to repeat it?"

"Silas, you can fool outsiders with those excuses, but you can't fool me. I just want to know if those rumors are true or not!" Emma was getting emotional.

Ethan rolled his eyes, turning his gaze to Emma. Emma felt chills run down her spine under his gaze. She felt like she couldn't breathe under his oppressive stare. It wasn't menacing, just a calm gaze that made her feel uncomfortable all over.

"Ethan, is it true or not? Is my father really sick?" Emma finally managed to ask.

Izzy shot Emma a glance. "I don't know anything about what you want to know."