The Grants: Choosing One Between The Two-Chapter 200: The Mastermind Behind the Real and Fake Heiress Case Is Out of Prison
Ethan felt a bit resentful. He brought Yvette here because Yvette suffers from social anxiety, dislikes seeing people, yet loves swimming, watching the ocean, and appreciating the scenery.
Originally, he planned to let Yvette relax, but she was working instead.
"Mr. Grant, look at this. A recently secured project in the renewable energy sector, the other party is a small company. Citadel invested a hundred million in the first round of financing and is currently in the experimental stage of the B round. If you can step in, could we secure cooperation on this project?" Yvette’s eyes were bright, and she spoke without any stammering.
Ethan soaked in the pool, helplessly watching Yvette.
Her serious working demeanor is beautiful, but right now, he just wants to swim with her...
"Mr. Grant, can you handle this?" Yvette was a bit anxious.
Just say something if you can or can’t.
If it can’t be done, she’ll think of another way.
"Citadel likes to dominate and doesn’t like sharing profits, especially with the Grant Group." Ethan shook his head.
Yvette was like a deflated balloon.
Then we’ll just have to wait for Arthur to resort to tactics.
What should we do...
With hopes dashed with Citadel, the only choice left is between the Bell Family and the Sterling Family.
But whether it’s the Bell Family or the Sterling Family, it would require sacrificing Ethan’s marriage.
He would have to either marry Wendy Bell or the eldest daughter of the Sterling Family or Paige Fulton.
Feeling a bit sorry for Ethan, Yvette sat listlessly by the pool, at a loss.
In the past, she thought that someone like Ethan was born on a pedestal, with a silver spoon in his mouth, destined to be strong.
Now it seems, even his marriage isn’t free, being treated as a commodity to trade.
Ethan saw the change in Yvette’s expression and smiled helplessly.
What was she being so sentimental about?
Quite cute.
"What are you thinking?" Ethan tossed the tablet from Yvette’s hand onto the nearby towel, reaching to pull her into the pool.
Yvette, startled, clung to Ethan’s neck, nervously holding onto him.
"If... Mr. Arthur pressures you to leave the Grant Group with stock issues, what will you do?" Yvette was fast becoming worried.
Right now, this is all she could think of.
Her abilities were limited, without family background, unable to help Ethan much.
That feeling of helplessness made Yvette anxious.
"You’ve already helped me deal with Lilith and Eric, that’s enough. Leave the rest to me, okay?" Ethan placed Yvette in the pool. "Trust me."
Yvette’s heart was racing, she believed in Ethan’s abilities, but feared that Arthur, the old fox, might be difficult to deal with.
Moreover, there are Melody, Jayden, and other wolves eyeing him covetously. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Ethan seems to have always been alone, moving forward in the murky waters of the Grant Family.
"I want to help you..." Yvette lowered her head, her eyes a bit watery.
She didn’t know how much she could benefit Ethan, but for whatever she could do, she wanted to try.
Ethan gave her what she couldn’t repay.
"Then stay by my side, otherwise... I’ll be too exhausted." Ethan leaned on Yvette’s shoulder.
All these years, Ethan moved forward alone, fighting wits with Arthur and Melody, truly exhausting.
Until Yvette appeared, he realized the importance of companionship on life’s journey.
Turns out, there’s really someone who can appear and sweep away all inner fatigue, giving you more passion and motivation to accomplish everything ahead, just to... become stronger and protect her fully.
"Can we not stop and swim back and forth?" Ethan pointed to the end of the pool.
Though this isn’t a standard pool, it can still be stretched out.
Yvette hadn’t swum in a long time, her body was a bit stiff.
Stretching her arms upward, Yvette looked at Ethan expectantly. "If I do it, is there a reward?"
Ethan was a bit surprised, somewhat pleased.
These few days in their little world hadn’t been for nothing; Yvette’s guard against him has become weaker, a good sign.
It’s just... Yvette’s change seemed too drastic, making Ethan inexplicably anxious.
He always felt Yvette was a bit odd but was delighted by her change.
She’s slowly lowering her defenses, revealing her vulnerable side.
"What kind of reward do you want?" Ethan generously pulled Yvette into his embrace.
Mr. Grant prided himself on being able to fulfill any of his woman’s wishes.
"Can you..." Yvette bit her lip.
"Speak." Ethan rubbed Yvette’s head.
"Take me and Summers to the amusement park..." Yvette nervously looked at Ethan.
This was Summers’ wish.
Originally, Yvette wanted to ask Ethan to join her at Summers’ kindergarten Parents Day on the 19th because Parents Day required both Mom and Dad to attend.
Summers, over the years, has never participated in a Parents Day event because he didn’t have a dad...
Mom is also incarcerated.
Yvette owed Summers, wanting to make up for it, but it wasn’t Ethan’s fault; he shouldn’t pay for it.
Moreover, the other parents at the kindergarten are either rich or influential, it would be inappropriate for Ethan to attend her and Summers’ Parents Day.
Ethan’s heart tightened, recently all his thoughts were on how to make Yvette fall for him, inadvertently neglecting the little one. "Alright, I’ll make arrangements."
Yvette was a bit excited, proactively hugging Ethan, then felt it was inappropriate and tried to pull away.
Ethan trapped Yvette, his voice teasing. "Don’t provoke."
Yvette’s face blushed, turning around, and dove into the pool, swimming toward the end.
After touching the wall, Yvette skillfully turned around, like a little mermaid.
Ethan sat at the edge of the pool, glanced at his phone.
Arthur had made quite a few calls, which he hadn’t answered, feeling irritated.
"I’ve swum over!" Yvette excitedly popped out of the water.
Ethan reached out and pulled Yvette, pressing her head down and kissed her.
Yvette’s heart was racing, scared she wanted to hide in Ethan’s embrace.
"Don’t be afraid... The hotel is not open, only the butler and a few servants, I’ve already instructed them to go elsewhere, they won’t come by." Ethan spoke alluringly.
Yvette’s face wasn’t thick, too... too embarrassing.
Yet her body seemed enchanted, more honest than herself, wanting to move closer to Ethan.
"Buzz." Just as their dopamine was rising sharply, Yvette’s phone rang.
"It’s, it’s my brother." Yvette wanted to answer, but Ethan didn’t agree.
Yvette had set a special ringtone for Caden, so she knew it was Caden.
Upon knowing it was Caden, Ethan had to let Yvette go for the moment.
Yvette picked up her phone and glanced at it. "Yvette, when will you be back?"
On the other end of the call, Caden was a bit uneasy.
"Brother, did something happen?" Yvette became a bit tense.
"No, I didn’t pick up Summers today, Michelle... my boss went, I’m at the detention center, Mom... was released."
Yvette’s heart skipped a beat, she... was released.
Actually, Yvette still held some resentment towards this mom, but also knew it was to save her life.
Yet, she still didn’t know how to face it.
"No rush... I just, wanted to let you know." Caden quickly said. "If you don’t want to see her, I’ll find a place to settle her."
"No..." Yvette shook her head, her voice hoarse.
"I’ve picked her up, Mom said... she wants to see you." Caden was somewhat in a bind.
"Okay..." Yvette also wanted to see this so-called mother.
