Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 129

Ines and Ethan's interview video made quite a stir online. Underneath there were a lot of comments, some positive, some negative.

Some said she was sooo lucky to deserve Ethan's affection in this one.

Others claimed that there's no true love in wealthy families, and she's bound to meet a tragic end.

Ines just chuckled at these. Marriage and love are like drinking water, you know yourself if the water is warm or cold. As long as she's happy, she doesn't need to be bothered by what others say.

Just before knocking off, she got a call from Aaron.

"Aaron? Are you back in A City?" Her voice was cheery because she was in a good mood.

Although it was subtle, Aaron could tell. Having worked together for years, he picked up on her mood quickly. "Yeah, I got back the day before yesterday. We should catch up when you're free."

"Sure thing, just let me know when. I'm free most evenings."

"I saw the video of you and your husband." Aaron said calmly over the phone.

Taken aback by Aaron's remark, Ines brushed it off with a laugh, "I didn't set out to put myself in a spot. A dear friend of mine is the editor of that magazine. We essentially attended to lend our presence and assist in bolstering her sales."

"Ines, do you believe in love at first sight?" Aaron's question seemed to have a deeper meaning. "Why do you ask? Did something happen recently?"

"Nothing. Just a random thought."

Ines chuckled, "I didn't before, but I do now." She found all the proof she needed in Ethan. With his personality, the only reason he'd marry her after just one meeting would be love at first sight.

"Ines, you've changed. You used to be indifferent about these things."

Indifferent? So that's how she seemed to others. She smiled, "Every experience makes us grow. It's normal for me to change." NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

She wasn't cold by nature. It was her parents' issues that cast a shadow over her heart. But now, Ethan brought sunshine into her life.

After hanging up the phone, Aaron turned around and walked into a private room where Noel was waiting.

"Aaron, are you planning on staying this time?" Noel asked.

"I am. I quit my job overseas. My parents are getting old, so I'll be working in A City from now on."

Noel smiled and tentatively asked, "Can I invite Ethan over? It's been a long time since the three of us hung out together."

Aaron nodded, "Sure, I have some things to ask him too."

Noel was pleasantly surprised and failed to notice the unease in Aaron's eyes. He patted Aaron on the shoulder, "It's good that you've come around. It's been years since Leila Caldwell passed away, there's no need to compete with Ethan over her anymore. We've been friends since childhood. It's not like we can avoid each other forever."

After Noel finished speaking, he called Ethan, who was just about to knock off. Ethan was stunned for a moment before agreeing to come.

When Ethan entered the room, Aaron and Noel were drinking and chatting. Both of them had a cigarette between their fingers.

"Ethan, come on in. We've been waiting for you." Noel waved at Ethan.

Ethan walked in. Aaron looked up at him. They just looked at each other, neither saying a word.

Noel tried to lighten the mood, "Ethan, Aaron's staying for good this time. It'll be like old times."

Ethan just nodded, saying nothing. Aaron remained silent.

Noel was frustrated, "You two haven't spoken in five years. What more do you want? Another five years of silence? Aaron, Ethan has moved on from the past. He's even married now. You should look forward too."

Aaron seemed to be provoked by Noel's words. He looked at Ethan with a fiery gaze, "Why did you suddenly step into B City? Don't tell me you didn't know Ines and I were at the firm together. It was different with her."

Noel was taken aback, "Aaron, you know Ines too?"

"She's the newbie I personally trained. The woman I fell for. How could I not know her?" Aaron downed his drink after saying that.

Noel felt a headache coming on. He glanced at Aaron and then at Ethan, who didn't refute Aaron's claim. He felt a chill, realizing that Aaron was telling the truth.

He couldn't help feeling a sense of irony. How could these two friends have such similar taste in women? They had a huge fallout over Leila years ago. And now they're about to start again because of Ines.

Ethan also took a swig from his drink. He looked at Aaron calmly, "Believe it or not, on the night we got married, I had no idea she was your subordinate. I only found out when I looked her up later."

"Absolutely, Aaron, don't harbor any resentment. I can attest to his intentions. I was present on the night of the blind date. His decision to marry Ines came after meeting her merely once. He was completely oblivious to any previous connection between you two." Noel quickly stepped in, apprehensive that their reunion could devolve into another dispute.

"No way, out of all three of us, if there's anyone whose mind is a complete mystery, it's definitely him." Aaron's eyes were glistening with tears as he pointed at Ethan.

"Say whatever you want, I just got one thing to say, I really didn't know about her and you." Ethan stated with a poker face. If he had known, there's no way he would've gone after the girl his friend was into. "Now that you know, don't you think it's about time you did something? I want you to divorce her." With that, Aaron slammed his wine glass on the table so hard it shattered into tiny pieces, splashing red wine all over Ethan and Noel.