Godly Investor: A Hundred Trillion Dollars For Investment And Donations-Chapter 230 -

Ethan turned to her, his eyes sharp but composed.

"Do you know who I am?" he asked, his tone neutral yet probing.

Hearing what Ethan just said.

She tilted her head slightly, her playful smile returning. "Aren’t you the chief examiner?" she replied casually.

Ethan gave a quick nod, hiding his relief. So, she doesn’t know. His mind flicked back to the day they’d crossed paths, remembering her attempts to seduce him.

’ She didn’t see my face under the mask,’

he thought, reassured but still cautious.

At that moment The director stepped forward then, eager to move things along.

"Let’s kick off the scene," he announced, clapping his hands to signal the crew.

But Ethan wasn’t done. He turned toward her, his voice cutting through the buzz.

"Why were you late?"

The question hung in the air, silencing the room even more.

She raised an eyebrow, her smile faltering slightly, but before she could respond, the manager chuckled nervously, stepping in to diffuse the tension.

"Well, you see," he began, gesturing toward her, "she’s from the Nathaniel family" He trailed off, mentioning her prominent family name with a forced grin. "They’re always busy, you know. I prepared for this before even considering adding her to the movie."

Upon hearing what the manager just said.

Ethan’s gaze flicked to the manager, his expression unreadable. Excuses, he thought, though he didn’t voice it aloud. His eyes shifted back to her, noting the faint smirk returning to her lips. This is going to be interesting, he decided, his thoughts already moving ahead.

At that moment Ethan folded his arms, his gaze sweeping across the room before landing on the girl who had initially said the female lead came late every day.

"So," he said, his tone calm but firm, "does she come late every day?"

Immediately the girl froze under his sharp gaze, her lips pressing into a thin line. She looked down, avoiding eye contact, and said nothing. The silence in the room was suffocating, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife.

Before anyone could speak, the female lead broke into a laugh, her voice light and confident.

"Oh, that’s easy to explain," she said, her tone almost dismissive. "It’s basically under my contract."

Upon hearing what she just said.

Ethan’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t respond immediately. His mind raced with conflicting thoughts. She’s got nerve, I’ll give her that, he thought, though he couldn’t deny the weight of her words.

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She wasn’t just any actress—she was a top star Alex. And the director, as much as he seemed a mess, had a proven track record of creating successful films.

’Am I judging her too harshly because of what happened last time?’

Ethan wondered, though the memory of her behavior lingered like a shadow. Still, he said nothing, deciding to hold his thoughts for now. After all, if she was as good as her reputation claimed, perhaps her tardiness was a lesser issue.

Ethan gave the set one last glance before turning around.

"Carry on," he said curtly, his tone neutral but his mind already elsewhere. The room watched him leave in silence, the tension dissipating only after he was out of sight.

Back in his office, Ethan settled into his chair and began going through the reports Noami had flagged for him. The detailed notes kept his focus sharp, though a nagging irritation lingered from the earlier encounter. Why does it feel like everyone here is hiding something? he thought, flipping through another page.

At that moment a soft knock broke his concentration. Before he could respond, the girl who had spoken up earlier slipped into the office, closing the door quietly behind her. Her movements were hesitant at first, but as she approached his desk, her demeanor shifted.

There was something calculated in her posture now, the sway of her hips deliberate.

"I didn’t mean to interrupt,"

she began, her voice low and uncertain, yet laced with something more.

"But I was afraid to speak earlier."

At that moment Ethan raised an eyebrow, leaning back slightly in his chair. "Go on."

She stepped closer, placing a hand lightly on the edge of his desk, her fingers tracing patterns against the surface. "It’s about the female lead Alex,"

she said, her voice dropping into a conspiratorial tone.

"She’s not as good as everyone thinks. I thought maybe… someone else could take her place." Her eyes flicked up to meet his, bold yet suggestive.

At that moment Ethan’s expression hardened. Is she really doing this? he thought, watching her deliberate attempt to sway him, her tone shifting from nervous to almost sultry.

"And let me guess," Ethan said, his voice sharp with sarcasm.

"You think that someone should be you?"

Immediately She smiled, leaning in slightly. "I’d do the role justice. All I need is your support. Together, we could—"

"Get out," Ethan interrupted, his voice cutting through her words like a blade.

Her smile faltered immediately. "But—"

"Now," Ethan said firmly, his gaze unflinching. He pointed to the door, leaving no room for argument.

At that moment the girl froze in disbelief, her lips parting as if to say something, but no words came out. She had heard all about Ethan’s actions earlier that day—the way he had challenged the first FL and the director—and had assumed he was a ruthless man who despised the entitled behavior of super-status individuals. Surely, she thought, he would support her in taking down someone like the Alex.

Her confidence faltered under Ethan’s piercing gaze, but she still attempted to push her luck. "Mr.Ethan, I really think you should reconsider—"

"Enough," Ethan interrupted, his voice calm yet carrying an unmistakable edge of finality.

However She hesitated, looking for a crack in his armor, but what she saw in his eyes made her heart skip a beat. Ethan’s demeanor shifted, his presence suddenly overwhelming. It wasn’t anything physical, but the sheer intensity of his aura seemed to fill the room, pressing down on her. It was as if the air itself had thickened, leaving no space for argument.

"Out," Ethan said again, his tone as cold and unyielding as steel.

The girl’s resolve crumbled completely. She didn’t dare say another word, her legs carrying her out of the office almost on their own. The door clicked shut behind her, leaving Ethan alone in the silence.

At that moment he exhaled slowly, his expression unreadable as he turned back to his work.

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"People like her…" he thought, shaking his head.

"They’ll never learn."

At that moment The door creaked open, breaking the quiet focus Ethan had managed to reclaim. He sighed, his patience wearing thin. She’s back, he thought, already formulating the words to send the persistent girl away for good.

"I told you to—"

Ethan began, but his words caught in his throat when he looked up.

It wasn’t the girl from earlier. Standing in the doorway was the Alex, her presence commanding the room with an air of effortless confidence. She leaned casually against the doorframe, her lips curved into a knowing smile.

"Relax," she said with a soft laugh, stepping into the office.

"If you could’ve been easily seduced, I would’ve succeeded that day."