Chapter 29. Emotions Unleashed

Valerie managed to say, even though it came out as a muffle, but thankfully he heard her well. She could even feel his breath on her face. 

Disengaging the hold on her waist, Ethan turned his back against her. He couldn't tell what came over him to behave the way he just did.

“What the hell is wrong with me? Why do I have to do that?”

Clearing his throat noisily, he replied. “I… I just want you to bear in mind that I'm the one you are working for, and… you're not allowed to flirt with my cousin's brother. It doesn't matter how close you are with him, what's important is that you should know your place”.

With that, Valerie bowed her head. “I'm sorry, sir, it's just that Nicole and I are excellent friends. We've been friends for a long time, and that's why we are close”.

Snorting, President Ethan walked to the couch and sat heavily. Why was he feeling bad after hearing that Valerie and Nicole are actually good friends? “I don't care how close you are