Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“It’s just that Mr. Quarles has a lot of admirers in our company, not to mention that he’s an influential man. Just be careful, Wren murmured. At that moment, Josephine’s phone rang, cutting their conversation short. She glanced at the screen. “It’s him.”
“You should answer it. I won’t keep you any longer. With that, Wren returned to her work. Josephine answered the call in a sweet voice, “Hello?”
“I’ll be there in ten minutes. You can get ready now.” Ethan’s magnetic voice reached her from the other end of the line. Josephine hummed a response. “All right. See you in ten minutes.” She then went downstairs to wait for Ethan after grabbing her belongings. Since she made her relationship with Ethan public, she saw no point in worrying about others’ opinions anymore.
Josephine waited for Ethan’s arrival at the intersection. It wasn’t a long wait as the distant roar of the sports car’s engine grew even louder until the car rolled to a stop in front of her. The window lowered, revealing Ethan’s face. “Get in the car,” he urged.
Josephine did as she was told and informed him, “I want to go home first. I need to pack a few clothes.” A glint of surprise flashed across Ethan’s fathomless eyes. “Have you decided to move in with me?”
Pursing her red lips in shyness, Josephine nodded. “Yes, I want to get to know you, and have you learn new things about me too.” Dating was a process to spend time together and get to know each other. Josephine doubted they could maintain their relationship without understanding each other.
“I’m glad to hear that!’ It was exactly what Ethan had in mind. Ethan then sent Josephine back to her house. Her mother was currently out with friends. Meanwhile, her father was always on a business trip. Thus, Josephine spent most of her time with her mother.
Josephine rushed into the house and simply packed a few things before returning. downstairs. Even at this point, she was still a bit shy. After all, it was the first time she lied to her mother just for dating her boyfriend.
She got into the sports car and Ethan drove her back to the hotel. Josephine sighed in relief. She did not bring any work home with her, so she had more time to herself.
This morning, Ethan had snapped a few photos of the villa, and now he was sharing them with her. She was well aware that it was a rare opportunity to find detached villas downtown. “It’s beautiful.”
“Are you looking forward to moving in with me?” Ethan asked, reaching out his hand and putting his arm around her. Josephine nodded in excitement. “Of course!”
“We’ll pick out furniture and other stuff for our new home this weekend. You can decide what you want. Ethan was looking forward to decorating the house with the woman he loved.
He wanted to build a family with this woman and live a peaceful life with her. This was the first time in twenty-seven years that he wanted to do that.
She was moved by his words. She cuddled him as her mind filled with her future plan with him by her side. However, there were many blank spaces she struggled to fill. For example, his family and his career. All of them were located somewhere else. Will we last?
Even a calm and rational woman like her refused to think about it. All she wanted was to stay with him as long as she could and never worried about their future.
Josephine suddenly raised her head and locked eyes with Ethan. She saw desire deep down inside his eyes. It was lust-he was hoping he could make a move.
Josephine was blushing profusely at his clear intention. “I-I got my period.” She noticed it in the office this afternoon. Thus, even though she intended to make it to the next base, she had to wait.
Ethan burst into laughter before holding her tighter in his arms. He pressed a kiss intended as a punishment to her cheek. “It’s all right. I can wait.” What matters the most is that she’s ready.
Josephine was grateful for such an unstable factor. After all, she was falling head over heels for Ethan at the moment. She needed some time to think about it.
Josephine leaned into him. At that moment, Ethan’s phone rang. He grabbed it and glanced at the caller ID before answering, “Hello?” “Young Master, when are you coming back?” Ethan’s subordinate asked. “Half a year later.”
“What about the ongoing project at the North Pole? Don’t you need to supervise it yourself?” Ethan narrowed his eyes. “I have a more important task at hand than the project.”
Josephine was taking a nap as she curled up against Ethan like a kitten. When the words left him, her eyes fluttered open in disbelief. She allowed herself to immerse her emotions as she gazed at his sharp jawline. Is he referring to me? Does it mean he prioritizes me over his work?
He felt her gaze on his face. He caressed her head while he was on the phone. He even bent down to kiss her on the head. The intimacy. came out naturally, much like something a normal couple would do.
She curled her lips upward as she snuggled up against his broad chest, content with relaxing next to him. After a long day of work, she was extremely happy to be able to find security in his arms. At night, Josephine and Ethan slept in separate rooms. Due to Ethan having a video conference, he asked Josephine to go to sleep first.
Josephine got into bed early since she had to work the next day. However, she decided to read a book before sleep found her. After all, she wanted to prove herself worthy of the position of the news anchor.
She was aware that aside from Katrina, the others might also think that she got the position through connections. However, Josephine hoped to get it with a clear conscience. She wanted the others to know that she was capable of depending on herself. Others’ opinions don’t matter. The most important thing is for me to stay true to myself.
The next morning, Josephine woke up earlier than yesterday. Ethan hadn’t woken up when she left the bedroom. Gently pushing his bedroom door open, she locked eyes with the man who opened his eyes at the light noise.. Watching her slip in quietly like a cat, he put his arms under his head before asking with a smile, “What’s wrong?”
“You don’t have to send me off. My friend will be picking me up. Go back to sleep, hmm?” Josephine kissed Ethan on the cheek and added, ‘I’ll contact you later.”
Ethan checked the time and realized that Josephine had awoken half an hour earlier. He intended to send her off, but his alarm hadn’t gone off. Seeing that she was leaving, he suddenly reached out his hand and held onto her.
Josephine was dressed professionally, giving her the appearance of being both elegant and capable. Ethan really didn’t want to let her leave like this.
She fell on Ethan’s blanket, her face flushed. “What are you doing?” she coquettishly murmured as she fluffed her long hair. “I miss you! I’ve missed you all night,” Ethan said, blinking his eyes pitifully as if he were an aggrieved child. ‘Are you not going to compensate me for that?”
All sorts of images flashed across Josephine’s mind. Compensate? What does he mean by this? Just as she was having impure thoughts, the man sat up and drew her into his embrace. Then, he gave her a peck on the neck and said, “You can go now.”
Josephine’s face turned completely red. Fine. I’m overthinking! She then dashed out the door so that Ethan wouldn’t notice her flushed cheeks. Truth was, Josephine didn’t have any friends to pick her up, so she hailed a cab instead. After reaching the company, she devoted all her attention to her work.
Around 10.00AM, Ethan received Atticus’ call. Atticus asked Ethan if they could meet for lunch because he had some job matters to report. “Okay. I’ll meet you at a restaurant near the company. Bring Josephine as well.”
“I’ll surely bring Miss Jacobson along, Atticus replied. After hanging up the phone, he looked at the woman sitting on the couch and stated, “Mr. Quarles asked me to bring Josephine together for lunch.”
“Whatever for? It’s enough for him to have my company,” Tori said as she sat with her legs. crossed. She had dressed up on purpose today. since she had requested that Atticus set up a meeting with Ethan so she could get closer to the man.
Why should we bring Josephine along? She will only ruin my chance! “Are we not bringing Josephine then?” Atticus asked. “Of course not! When we reach the restaurant later, simply find an excuse and tell him Josephine is not in the company.”
“But Mr. Quarles will definitely probe.” “Fine. Send her out for some outdoor interviews. Mr. Kowalski, no matter what, I want to have lunch alone with Mr. Quarles today. Do you understand?” Tori declared arrogantly. She was now the most famous newscaster in the company, and even Atticus had to show her some respect.
Atticus went silent for a while before nodding his head. “Okay. I’ll arrange something outdoors. for Josephine to attend to later. I’ll also find an excuse to skip that lunch. You’re going to go by yourself!” Tori smiled in satisfaction when she heard that. “Thank you, Mr. Kowalski!”
Soon after, Josephine, who was in the reporters’ office, was assigned an outdoor interview. It was about a wastewater treatment issue at a company. Many reporters were dispatched previously to conduct interviews on the same issue, but none were successful. Hence, it was now Josephine’s turn.
Josephine quickly coordinated with the photography department and arranged for the company’s car to be in front of the main entrance by 10.30AM. She was always serious about her work.
They arrived at the interview location at around 11.00AM. However, as they were about to enter, the company’s security guard arrogantly stopped them. “Get lost! We do not accept interviews.”
“But the pollutants in your company’s discharge. far exceed the legal limit! We’ve come to seek clarification from the relevant department,” Josephine stated firmly.
“That’s not the truth! There isn’t such a thing. Get lost now, or I’ll have to chase you all away forcefully.” The security guard had been directed by his superior to prevent any reporters from entering at all costs, as the company’s upper management did not want this matter to be reported any longer..
Josephine, however, did not leave. Another security guard became agitated and started pushing the videographer. Then, he turned around and pushed Josephine hard as well, causing her to lose her footing and fall to the ground.
“Josephine, are you all right?” Her assistant quickly went over to support her. Josephine’s palm had landed on a sharp stone, resulting in a bleeding wound. However, she waved her hand and said, “I’m fine.”
“But you’re bleeding! Let’s go to the hospital. and get it bandaged now!” “I’ll beat up any reporters who appear in front of me from now on! Get lost right now!” the security guard yelled.
Josephine and the others had no choice but to return to the car to seek further instructions from their group leader. Their group leader instructed them to wait and when the company’s higher management appeared, they were to rush over and interview them.
Meanwhile, Ethan’s car stopped in front of a high-end restaurant punctually at noon. Atticus had already reserved a private room for lunch. Upon seeing Ethan arrive at the private room, the waiter opened the door and said to him, “Welcome, sir. Please come in.”
Ethan then entered the room. The instant he walked in, he noticed a woman seated on the couch inside the room, but it wasn’t Josephine..
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