Chapter 135

"Yeah, once I'm awake, I can't fall back asleep," Ethan said flatly, poker-faced as ever. Anyone else would've picked up it's a lie from a mile away. Honestly, he didn't sleep at all last night—just holed up in the study working. And just like that, Claire and Ethan hit a conversational dead end again. Claire had no idea what to say next, it was awkward all over again. They ate breakfast in silence. Finished their meal, got up, and left for work. Another copy-paste morning. Every day, rinse and repeat. Over at Grace Corp. "Ms. Grace, about that talk with Charles yesterday..." Max, her assistant, figured Emma had moved on from yesterday's drama—she'd put on makeup and looked much more refreshed. "Didn't go anywhere. Mr. Rivers said he doesn't talk business at social events. Keep following up with their team. The last thing we need is to lose Charles Group as a partner." "Got it, Ms. Grace." "Thanks. You can go now—just come in anytime something comes up." Once Max stepped out, Emma star