Chapter 233

"Any amount is fine," said Simon, knowing that he'd never be at a disadvantage by working with Tristan. Tristan suggested, "I'll give you the amount of investment I initially put aside for Ethan." His casual comment sent Ethan panicking. Jumping up from the lounge chair, Ethan apologized profusely. "Tristan, I was wrong. Really." Tristan watched Ethan without a word. Simon was no stranger to Tristan's temper tantrums, which had drastically decreased in frequency ever since he married Cassandra. Such was the power of love. Simon said to Tristan, "Tristan, stop scaring him. He's about to cry." Ethan barked at Simon, "What's wrong with you? I'll never cry!" He snorted and nearly broke into a fight with Simon. However, Tristan's attention was on a lovely figure in the distance. Despite being a beginner, Cassandra could easily steady herself on the wakeboard. While she held onto the rope, she looked calm—lips pressed together in a cool, composed way, eyes fixed straight ahead. She l