Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 77

Ethan's hand paused above his desk for a moment. Even if the patient was his good friend, there was no need for a doctor of his caliber to get his own hands dirty.

You see, most medical examinations these days depend on advanced technology. As long as you can operate the machine, the results are pretty much the same, regardless of the doctor's medical skills.

Kermit personally conducting the examination was unnecessary and could only mean one thing - he was hiding something. Ethan had been suspicious ever since he heard Ines's words. Hunter had been the CEO and chairman for so many years, his ambition for power was clear. Why would he suddenly let his publicly disowned daughter into the company, and put her in such a crucial position? The job was a golden goose and a training ground, able to groom someone quickly. It was clear he was looking for a successor.

He always knew his wife had potential, her future was limitless.

Apparently, Hunter might share his view.

Ethan had a bad feeling about this. The situation must be more complicated than it seemed. He wondered if Ines could accept the truth when it was revealed.

Although she seemed to hate her father, she cared about him deep down. Otherwise, she wouldn't have lost control after him passing out.

After work, as soon as Ines turned on her phone, she saw Ethan's ambiguous text, "My bad. Let me make it up to you tonight."

Her mind instantly wandered to some explicit scenarios, and her face turned red. She picked up her bag and left the office. Ethan's car was already waiting outside, she quickly walked over and got in. Ethan chuckled at her eagerness, "Can't wait to see me, huh?"

Ines rolled her eyes at him, helpless at his occasional shamelessness. "I just don't want to run into any colleagues."

"Am I embarrassing you?" Ethan seemed unhappy.

He was a catch, it was an honor to be seen with him. But somehow, he was something to hide from her colleagues.

Seeing his discontent, Ines teased, "Not at all. I'm just worried that Mr. Meyer's irresistible charm will dazzle all the girls in our office, and they'll be ready to steal you away from me."

Ethan nodded seriously, furrowing his handsome brows, "Well, it's a good thing Izzy finally realized her fate as Mrs. Meyer."

His words implied his undeniable charm. Even though she was used to his occasional narcissism, she couldn't help but laugh. Then she remembered their date and asked, "What are we doing tonight?"

"Dinner, movie, shopping." Ethan listed.

Ines was taken aback and blurted out, "That's so clichéd. You didn't just copy the tricks you used to date girls when you were young, did you? Times have changed, why don't you keep up?"

Sending flowers, dining, watching movies - these were all ways boys pursued girls a decade ago. She didn't expect him to use the same old tricks.

She had high hopes, thinking he would be different. But he turned out to be just like everyone else.

Young? Was she insinuating he was old? Was he really that old?

Ethan's tone darkened, his eyes narrowing, he emphasized, "I'm not even 33 yet."

Ines raised an eyebrow, recalling his birthday was not long after Christmas.