The Paper Wife’s Empire novel Chapter 370

Without a hint of shame, he saved her best shot and replaced his own years-old landscape photo as his Twitter background. Before meeting Ramona, Ethan had also enjoyed scenery. Taking a moment out of his day to capture beautiful places was his way of de-stressing, a way of recording the fact that he was still alive.

The world was beautiful, but when he looked at it, he felt admiration, not connection. It was only when he saw it through Ramona’s eyes that the magnificent landscapes seemed to come alive, imbued with a soul and a lingering tenderness.

The courses were served slowly, and the meal stretched for nearly two hours, lasting until the sunset flooded the restaurant, painting the glass walls in shades of fiery orange and red.

Ramona gasped softly and pulled Ethan by the hand to watch the sunset. They sat side-by-side on a viewing cushion by the window. Ethan had booked the entire restaurant for the day, so they could enjoy the view however they wanted, for as long as they wanted. When Ramona grew tired of sitting up, she rested her head on his lap, playing with his hand as she chattered away about other things.

When she was with Ethan, she felt she could talk forever. He was a man of few words, but whenever she spoke, he listened with his full attention, committing everything to memory and always responding thoughtfully.

It was well after dark when they finally, reluctantly, left the restaurant. The night view from Skyreach was just as spectacular, but the lawyer Ethan had arranged to meet was waiting for them at the Jordon Group offices.

No matter how strange Ramona found it, Ethan was insistent on having their assets legally notarized. The process didn't take long; he had made arrangements in advance, so the lawyer had everything prepared.

After everything was finalized, Ethan took her on a proper tour of the Jordon Group building. She had been so busy with her own affairs that he hadn't had a chance to show her where he worked.

The Jordon Group was different from the Covington Group. As a pharmaceutical company, the Covington Group’s offices were more business-like—predominantly white, clean, and efficient, with a professional and open layout. The Jordon Group, however, felt like a luxury hotel, with opulent decor from the lobby to every floor, designed for maximum comfort.

After a general tour, Ethan took Ramona to two key places: his private dining room and his office. Before they were married, he spent most of his time at the Jordon Group, living a very simple life.