Chapter 162
Chapter 162:
One executive pressed a hand to his chest, still visibly shaken. “That experience was absolutely terrifying. My proposal contained one minor miscalculation, and although Mr. Martin remained silent, the way his eyes dissected me… I genuinely feared I might lose control of my bladder p>
Ruben rolled his eyes. “Then eliminate your mistakes entirely p>
The executive raked his fingers through his increasingly sparse hair. “But here’s what puzzles me. I submitted a flawed proposal weeks ago, and Mr. Martin barely acknowledged the error. This time, it was practically insignificant, yet I felt as though I was staring death in the face p>
Ruben’s expression hardened. “Don’t spread ridiculous gossip. Mr. Martin has always been absolutely fair and impartial in professional matters p>
“I’m telling the truth,” the executive insisted, growing desperate. “This happened right after Mr. Martin distributed those generous raises to everyone p>
Ruben paused, mentally retracing the timeline, and understanding crashed over him like a revelation. That period coincided with Ethan’s marriage to Noelle. He had been walking on air, so content he’d showered the company with salary increases and overlooked numerous minor infractions. Ruben’s eyes widened as the pieces clicked into place.
Could Ethan’s current foul disposition stem from whatever had transpired with Noelle?
That evening, Ruben chauffeured Ethan back to Scenery Estate. After securing the vehicle, he immediately sought out Carson, lowering his voice to a whisper. “Have Mr. and Mrs. Martin engaged in some kind of battle p>
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Carson let out a weighty sigh that seemed to carry the burden of the entire household. “Something has been fundamentally wrong between them since last night p>
Worry began to gnaw at Ruben’s composure as well. Noelle wielded remarkable power over Ethan’s emotional landscape.
Carson, his weathered face creased with mounting concern, experienced a sudden burst of inspiration. His eyes blazed with newfound purpose as he shuffled toward his quarters, his arthritic legs moving with startling determination. He emerged moments later, cradling a collection of well-worn volumes he had safeguarded for more than a decade.
Carson had concluded that Ethan’s conflict with Noelle stemmed from one glaring deficiency—his complete inexperience navigating the treacherous waters of romantic relationships. Clutching his literary treasures, Carson hurried back to Ruben and proclaimed with unwavering conviction, “Present these to Mr. Martin. They will absolutely restore harmony between him and his beloved wife p>
Curiosity compelled Ruben to examine the offerings, and he immediately lapsed into stunned silence. The titles blazed across the covers: “Top Ten Strategies for Men to Captivate Women,” “One Hundred Sweet Techniques to Maintain Your Wife’s Happiness,” and “Twenty Methods to Soothe Her Fury When She’s Enraged.” Ruben found himself utterly without words. What manner of absurdity was this collection? If these books actually worked, he would eat his hat.