A Marriage Without Touch, A Goodbye Without Tears (Amelia and Ethan) novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288 Hannah’s Plan

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She had schemed, endured humiliation, and was on the verge of finally pushing Amelia out of the way, so she could rightfully become the next Mrs. Rowe.

But if Rowe Group ended up in trouble–or even went bankrupt–wouldn’t all her efforts be for nothing, leaving her with nothing but an empty shell?

Hannah’s expression grew more indignant by the second.

She sat down beside Ethan, her voice rising as she defended him. “They’ve gone way too far! Ethan, they only dared gang up on you because they think you’re easy to push around! You absolutely can’t give in like this. It’ll only make them think they can get away with anything!”

Every word struck precisely at Ethan’s most fragile sense of pride.

Yes, why should he give in?

He was the victim!

It was his wife who had wronged him.

A spark reignited in Ethan’s eyes as he turned to the only woman who shared his outrage.

“Do you actually have a plan?”

“Of course!”

Hannah nodded without hesitation.

“Ethan, listen. Right now, the upper hand is in Mason’s hands. Charging straight at them won’t do us any favors. So, you should just stall for a couple of days. Say you need time to think.

“Then immediately schedule a press conference.”

Her eyes glimmered with sharp intelligence as she laid out her plan, word by word.

“At the

press conference, you tell everyone that your marriage with Amelia has already been troubled. Then, you accuse Amelia of colluding with Mason–not only did they have a questionable relationship before, but now they’re teaming up, trying to use the Litginia Project as a business weapon to force you into a divorce.”

Her voice was soft, like a snake flicking its tongue, yet wrapped in honeyed charm.

Ethan’s first reaction was a shudder.

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“No way!”

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The words slipped out almost automatically, tinged with panic.

“I could never divorce Amelia!”

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The thought had been clenched in his mind like a vice since storming out of the studio today.

Divorce would mean defeat.

It would mean pushing Amelia into another man’s arms with his own hands, admitting total failure in a marriage he had thought he could dominate.

Even losing billions wouldn’t sting as much.

Seeing Ethan’s fierce resistance, Hannah’s eyes flashed coldly.

“Ethan, don’t get so worked up yet,” she said, softening her tone. “Just let me finish.”

She sighed slightly, her eyes full of empathetic concern.

“I know. I know you still have feelings for Amelia. Asking you to initiate a divorce would be cruel…

“I could never bear to make you make such a painful choice.

“But I worry about you…”

Ethan’s chest rose and fell violently. Hannah’s words gave his pent–up frustration what seemed like a morally acceptable outlet.

Seeing him ease slightly, Hannah continued, coaxing him carefully.

“Ethan, think calmly. Besides doing it this way, do you have any other option to protect the Litginia Project under Mason’s threat?”

Ethan’s breath caught sharply.

If he had another way, would he be trapped like a caged beast now, forced to roar helplessly?

Mason had him right where it hurt, and it was the most lethal soft spot of the Rowe Group.

“Have you considered why you’re in such a passive position? It’s because you’re too honest. You still care about your marriage to Amelia. But how have they treated you?

“Now you’re branded with the biggest scandal. Everyone laughs at you. Then they use ruthless business tactics to force you to comply. They press at every step, leaving no room for you at

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