The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride (Ethan and Janet) novel Chapter 174

"Let go of me. I have to explain myself, or else it'll affect my work!" Janet struggled to shrug off Ethan's grip, looking up at him helplessly.

Ethan sighed and pulled her to a corner. In a gentle voice, he said soothingly, "Now's not the right time."

Janet shook her head stubbornly. "This is different from what happened with Fiona. This is usury. If I don't explain myself, it will prove that I'm guilty! Everyone who passes by will spread rumors about me all over the company!"

Janet sighed. Exhausted and defeated, her shoulders slumped. "The company's board must've found out about it already. These people might even attract the media and mar the company's reputation. The board will probably ask me to resign..."

"No, they won't. The Larson Group is huge. The board has bigger fish to fry. Plus, you didn't borrow the money. These scammers are just trying to stir up trouble for you. Come on. What are you afraid of?" Ethan squeezed her hand reassuringly.

"How do you know that? You're not the CEO of the Larson Group." Janet knew that Ethan was just trying to comfort her, and he was successful. The corners of her lips still lifted ever so slightly. She felt much better.

She raised her hand, which was holding Ethan's. "Let go of me first. I have to go now. I can't just skip work because of this."

"Just wait." Ethan lowered the brim of his cap over his eyes and stole a glance at the gate to the Larson Group.