Chapter 99

Claire showed up at the office early that morning, bringing a homemade breakfast for Ethan. All day long, she kept sneaking glances at him, convinced that he was the one who had brought her a change of clothes before. The way she looked at him was filled with unspoken affection. Ethan, however, was swamped with work and didn't notice Claire's little gestures or gazes. After work, he simply told the driver to take her home and stayed behind to continue working late into the night. Claire really didn't want to go back alone, but seeing how tied up Ethan was, she didn't dare interrupt. So she left quietly, disappointed. "James, get ready. We're heading to South Africa tomorrow for an inspection," Ethan said plainly. "You're going in person, sir?" James looked genuinely surprised. For the past few years, he'd always been the one to handle matters in South Africa. Why the sudden change? "Yeah," Ethan replied curtly with no further explanation. James quickly left to make the arrangements. Me