I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 350

Going against the government mandate would be corporate suicide, and even a powerhouse like the Thorne family would have to bow their heads eventually, or risk destroying their own future.

Garrett gave a tight nod. "Mr. Thorne, if you'll excuse me."

It sounded like a polite request, but his tone made it clear he was leaving immediately.

Garrett's mind was entirely focused on Zoe. Julian was still lurking around, and he didn't want to leave her alone for a second. He had seen the men Hayden ran with—Ethan Montgomery's gaze had been anything but friendly, and the other two were impossible to read. Garrett had no idea whose side they were really on.

As Garrett strode away, Hayden stared at his retreating back, aggressively crushing his lit cigarette into the palm of his hand.

Later, at the Win Lounge.

Hayden sat in a plush leather booth with Sienna close by his side. Ethan, Ian, and Quentin were all present.

Asher Kendall was, as usual, noticeably absent.

It hadn't escaped anyone's notice that ever since Zoe lost her memories, Asher had completely stopped showing up to their gatherings. He wouldn't even answer their calls.

Hayden took a slow, deliberate sip of his whiskey. He was the only one who knew the real reason behind the silence.

Asher firmly believed that Hayden had bullied his precious Nadia Fox, and they were one breath away from officially severing ties.

Ethan slouched comfortably against the back of the sofa, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. His posture was careless and arrogant.

"So, what did Garrett have to say about today? Still keeping it strictly business?"

He emphasized the words 'strictly business' so heavily that anyone could catch the biting sarcasm.

Hayden remained silent.

Ethan paused, pretending to think it over. "How about I get my old man to pull some strings and test the waters?"

Ian and Quentin both shot Ethan a look that clearly said they thought he was out of his mind.

Even Hayden was ignoring him, so why was he throwing himself into the crossfire?

Sienna glanced between Quentin and Ian, getting the distinct impression they were only here for the drama. Ethan seemed to be the only one genuinely offering to help.

She couldn't help but look at Ethan a little longer.

Ever since she joined Easton Group, Ethan's attitude toward her had shifted dramatically. Especially during the final months of their project, he had backed her up at every turn.

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