novelraw Chapter 252: You Have Me
Chapter 252: You Have Me
In order to prevent Young Master Sterling from leaving a bad impression in Miss Redgrave’s heart, which would cause their relationship to become strained again, he did this.As luck would have it, Miss Redgrave chose the one he recommended.
Nathan Ayers lowered his head and slowly stepped forward, "Miss Redgrave, this is a British Shorthair cat, not as rare as other animals, but very cute, with a gentle and easy-going personality, very good at pleasing its owner."
Seraphina Redgrave didn’t know what to say, she just picked the pet Nathan Ayers recommended.
Ethan Sterling looked up at Nathan Ayers, the curve of his mouth growing more sinister, "Special Assistant Ayers, you really have some skills, letting our Seraphina pick what you chose. How do you think I should reward you?"
"That’s really unnecessary..."
Nathan Ayers lowered his head even further, his voice growing smaller, wishing he hadn’t meddled.
"How about this, I’ll give you a new apartment?" Ethan Sterling’s voice carried a hint of mockery.
"Uh... huh?"
Since when was the boss this kind? He thought he’d be skinned alive, how come there’s a new apartment involved.
His apartment was just recently swapped by the company, from the fourth ring to the second. If it changed again, wouldn’t that mean...
"Yes, hand over the keys to your current apartment. I remember the company has several properties in the suburbs. You can choose one." Ethan Sterling said expressionlessly.
"!"
The second ring turned into the suburbs.
Nathan Ayers’s heart trembled fiercely, feeling as if someone was slicing him with a knife, but he dared not show it on his face, wanting to cry without tears.
"Alright, thank you, Young Master Sterling."
The remaining animals were carried away one by one, leaving only the British Shorthair.
The bodyguard opened the cage, and as soon as the little one gained its freedom, it ran to Seraphina Redgrave and circled her, already recognizing her as its owner.
Seraphina Redgrave looked at the kitten’s big wet eyes and was softened beyond belief, bending down to pick it up.
The British Shorthair felt its owner’s response and even smiled, so cute that one couldn’t help but hold it forever.
Seraphina was amused by it, the corners of her mouth gradually curving upwards, smiling for the first time in days because of a kitten, which irritated Ethan Sterling.
He snorted coldly, withdrew the foot Seraphina had stepped on, and left without looking back.
Nathan Ayers saw his boss’s sulking appearance and leaned painfully against Dr. Goodwin, no one able to understand his despair. There wouldn’t be a next time, not for something like this.
...
Seraphina Redgrave entered the villa with the kitten, seeing a very displeased Ethan Sterling sitting on the sofa as soon as she walked in.
Ethan Sterling noticed Seraphina still holding the cat, feeling even more depressed.
Seraphina walked towards his direction, still feeling very uncomfortable, moving extremely slowly.
Seeing this, Ethan Sterling got up and walked over to Seraphina, putting an arm around her waist to help her sit down on the sofa.
Then he sat beside her, turning his head away, showing a face that didn’t want to be bothered.
Seraphina sighed, "If you really can’t accept it, then I won’t keep it."
After all, it’s just a small pet, she didn’t insist on having it.
"You seem to like it," Ethan Sterling said flatly.
"Thank you." Seraphina genuinely thanked Ethan Sterling.
"Thank what, thank, it was Nathan Ayers who chose it; I’ve already thanked him for you. Want me to call him over to thank him again?" Ethan Sterling’s disdain was evident.
"Who’s choice is not the point, I want to thank you," Seraphina had never spoken to Ethan Sterling like this, feeling completely uneasy.
But this time, she was sincere, "Thank you for being willing to comfort me."
To keep her from feeling sad, from being uncomfortable, from overthinking, Ethan Sterling really did a lot for her.
Even now, he spent so much effort picking out these little animals for her.
Living up to now, from Veridian Isle to founding The Defiance Society, she met many great people, but no one could do what Ethan Sterling did, tirelessly coaxing her into happiness.
These words left Ethan Sterling stunned. He didn’t know that the always silent Seraphina Redgrave could say such things, gazing deeply at her, afraid he had misheard.
Seraphina, holding the British Shorthair, still looked very pale, but Ethan Sterling still felt that this Seraphina was incredibly captivating.
Ethan Sterling’s amber eyes flashed with various emotions, and after a while, he came to his senses, awkwardly coughed, raised his hand to ruffle Seraphina’s hair, then said, "Hmph, at least you have a conscience."
Not ignoring his intentions.
Seraphina withdrew her gaze, looking at the quiet little cat lying in her arms, "Actually, I’m not as bad as you think."
"Not that bad, yet you made yourself lie in bed for so many days?" Ethan Sterling got straight to the point, revealing the truth.
"Aren’t you trying to get the people to support you? Don’t you want to be the most well-supported councilor? Don’t you want to rebuild Veridian Isle? Can someone who lies in bed for so many days really achieve that?"
Zachary Zane’s death struck her too hard.
Hearing this, Seraphina’s hand stroking the kitten paused slightly, "I don’t know if I can succeed, or if I can help them all live a good life."
"Since you already think like that, you might as well give up, stay in Hibiscus Garden, and comfortably be my woman. I can give you everything you desire."
Ethan Sterling said lazily, his tone full of mockery.
"..."
Seraphina listened to these words and didn’t immediately respond, but a flash of unwillingness and discontent quickly passed through her eyes.
Ethan Sterling saw it clearly, saying, "You see, you don’t really want that. If that’s the case, why lie to yourself, lying in bed accomplishes nothing. You won’t bring Zachary Zane back to life, nor will the people of Veridian Isle die any less because of your despair."
Seraphina’s heart was scorched by Ethan Sterling’s words. She looked at him.
What he said she understood, but she wasn’t a saint and would encounter barriers she couldn’t overcome.
"If you’ve made up your mind, then go ahead and do it. Don’t let innocent people like Zachary Zane die again."
Ethan Sterling moved closer to Seraphina, almost nose to nose, "Besides, you’re not alone; you have me, your man, the most powerful here."
Seraphina was a little surprised, "Why are you so comforting today?"
"What? Can’t I comfort people?" Ethan Sterling was a bit annoyed, "Am I supposed to just stay in my office every day, either busy with work or inventing tortures for people?"
"That’s not what I meant." Seraphina frowned and shook her head.