NOVPUBChapter 1167: Chapter 1167: Curious about Our Relationship_1 Chapter 1167 -1167: Curious about Our Relationship_1 “If this is really what you’re thinking, then what if I don’t want to commit?” Ethan Zhekova sneered dismissively, “Can you walk out of this door right now, tell me you won’t see me again, that we’ll sever all ties?”
Wendy Clarke froze.
She did not have the courage to do so.
Having managed to hold onto Ethan Zhekova, how could she let go so easily?
Even if, by Ethan Zhekova’s words, she was not yet his girlfriend.
She still received plenty of benefits from him.
The restaurant formerly encountered many difficulties and obstructions during the preparation stage.
But ever since she met Ethan Zhekova, he helped her resolve a lot of issues.
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Allowing Wendy’s restaurant to finally get up and running smoothly.
However, running a restaurant in Belfard was not as smooth sailing as she’d hoped.
The business wasn’t as good as it was in Nork City.
In Belfard, regardless of how high-end the cuisine, or a small shop tucked away in the bustling streets.
Diversity was never lacking.
Be it upmarket dining or the taste of homey food, there were countless establishments to cater to your needs.
With so many options available, the competition was naturally intense.
And Wendy’s restaurant, in the competitive landscape of Belfard, was not particularly strong.
It was Ethan Zhekova who assisted her, although he didn’t invest money in her business.
However, he helped arrange gatherings and endorsed some food and beverage brands in her restaurant.
With these measures, Wendy’s restaurant till now has been quite profitable. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
It not only resolved her initial difficulties when she first arrived in Belfard, but she also made a handsome profit.
Allowing her whole family to live comfortably in Belfard.
However, she has still been unable to get closer to Cindy Clarke and Morgan Zhekova.
So even if Ethan Zhekova does not acknowledge her as his girlfriend, to ask her to leave now?
Wendy wouldn’t dare.
Wendy Clarke had no bargaining chip to control Ethan Zhekova.
“Do you have to be so harsh?” Wendy immediately pleaded, “I am just…curious about the nature of our relationship.”
“Isn’t that something every girl would ask?” Wendy said, forcing a bitter smile, “So I misunderstood.
I thought I was your girlfriend, but I was just…”
“A friend with benefits,” Ethan Zhekova bluntly cut her off.
“So, do you want to continue to be that?
If you’re not pleased, I won’t force you,” Ethan Zhekova smiled, “We’re both adults here.
We should depart on good terms if need be.”
Wendy behaved as if she was wronged yet deeply in love and unrepentant, she said, “You might see me as a friend with benefits, but my feelings for you are genuine.”
“You might be too accustomed to the girls who are all after your money because of your great conditions,” Wendy lovingly gazed at Ethan Zhekova, “But I’m not like them.”
“You may not believe it, but it’s the truth,” Wendy said with sincerity, “I want to be your girlfriend.”
“But it’s fine if you’re not willing.
I won’t force you.” Wendy gave a bitter smile, “The fact that you would go out of your way to find me shows that you do like me.
Maybe it’s just my face, or my physique that you like, but at least there’s something about me that you like.”
“And so I’m content.
Just being by your side makes me happy.” Wendy said with deep affection, “I believe that someday, you will truly understand my feelings.”
Ethan Zhekova felt like he was about to gag, though his face still held a casual smile.
As for Wendy’s overly dramatic confession, from her expressions to her words, he didn’t believe a word of it.
He had seen plenty of women like Wendy Clarke.
Moreover, does Wendy think he doesn’t know?
That she once had a child for money with some Mr.
Lopez.
The mere thought made him nauseous.
In Ethan Zhekova’s eyes, Wendy Clarke wasn’t even worth playing around with.
Ethan Zhekova lifted Wendy’s chin, holding her gaze as he said, “Alright, then I’ll wait and see.”
Wendy then crawled back into Ethan Zhekova’s arms.
After some activities, Ethan Zhekova tossed about idly, checking the family group chat records to see if he had missed anything.
As soon as Wendy saw the group name and the members in it, she was overjoyed.
Taking advantage of her position leaning on Ethan Zhekova, she took the chance to read the contents of the group chat.
She had never dreamed that she could contact the internal affairs of the Zhekova family so closely.
In the past, she dared not even think about it.
Even now, if she disclosed it, it would be enough for her to show off and leave others in awe.
Of course, if Cindy was willing to help her, she could have achieved this long ago.
Her own younger sister had married into the Zhekova family.
But she couldn’t claim any benefit from the Zhekova family.
Now, thanks to Ethan Zhekova, she was finally able to achieve that.
For this reason alone, Wendy could not easily let go of Ethan Zhekova.
Ethan Zhekova had long noticed Wendy’s little movements.
But there was hardly anything important in the family group chat.
It was mostly idle chatter.
Like the typical banter that people engage in within group chats.
The Zhekova family’s group chat was no different.
When the older generations had nothing else to do, they’d share some fun videos in the group.
If someone came across some current news, they would also share it in the group.
They also kept an eye on national and current affairs of the Star Stripe Nation, including what unexpected situations might arise.
Then, the older generation would usually voice their criticisms in the group chat.
This is the normal everyday interaction in a typical family, and the Zhekova family was no exception.
As a result, Ethan wasn’t worried about Wendy reading the chat, nor was he worried that she’d find any important or confidential information.
However, what Ethan Zhekova deemed unimportant had stunned Wendy.
Cindy had actually introduced her best friend to Lyke Zhekova, who had become Lyke’s respectable friend and even gained approval from the Zhekova family!
From the chat records, Lyke Zhekova was extremely fond of this girl named Peggy Lewis.
The Old Madam had even started planning dates for their wedding.
Lyke Zhekova treated Peggy Lewis with extreme seriousness!
A mixture of anger and shock seized Wendy’s heart, causing it to pound heavily with rage.
She had asked Cindy for a tiny benefit from the Zhekova family, but Cindy refused.
Yet, she turned around and introduced an outsider to Lyke Zhekova!
Such a thing, Cindy didn’t think about her as the older sister but favored an outsider!
By being with Ethan Zhekova, even though Ethan didn’t respect her much, Wendy indeed learned a lot from him.
She was naturally aware of Lyke Zhekova.
Although he did not have the right to inherit the Zhekova family, neither did Ethan Zhekova.
Compared to Ethan Zhekova, Lyke Zhekova was far superior.
While Ethan Zhekova was still being suppressed under his father’s thumb, Lyke Zhekova was already managing a large company, where he called the shots.
He also held assets under his name, including his own industry and food and beverage brands.
Moreover, Lyke Zhekova’s mother had passed away long ago, so Wendy would not need to deal with any mother-in-law relations if she were to marry him.
As for his still-living, wheelchair-bound father, he was not much of a problem.
Most fathers-in-law would not cause trouble for their daughters-in-law anyway.
