Chapter 261

Clara was a bit taken aback, and Ethan had already turned to look at her. He frowned and asked, “You not feeling well?” There was no trace of impatience in his tone—just pure concern. In a moment like this, Clara couldn't help the disbelief on her face. “Who was calling?” Ethan cut straight to the point, his voice carrying the unmistakable vibe of a guy questioning his girl. Clara didn’t answer, but David heard Ethan’s voice and let out a small laugh. “Let’s figure out a time that works for you and Mr. Blackwood. I’ll stop bothering you for now.” As soon as he finished, David hung up. Clara stared at the disconnected call, staying quiet. Ethan, having caught David’s voice, instantly pieced things together. Before Clara could say anything, he got in first. “You said you liked it, so I bought it for you.” His tone was casual, like it was the most natural thing in the world. Clara was left speechless by how blunt he was. “No need to stress about the business stuff,” Ethan added calmly. “I