CHAPTER 169: CHAPTER 169: THE MAIN POINT

The soft tape measure encircled her waist, and just as Seraphina Redgrave was about to look down to see if her waist measurement had really changed, Ethan Sterling pulled her into his arms.

Acting all cheeky.

Ethan Sterling’s hands wrapped around Seraphina Redgrave’s waist, measuring her up and down, left and right, blatantly taking advantage.

Finally, he furrowed his brows and looked at Seraphina seriously: "Too skinny, eat more."

It seemed as if he was earnestly telling Seraphina that he had no impure intentions, he was seriously measuring her waist.

Ethan Sterling’s approach was truly clever; Seraphina didn’t even know what to say.

She could only speak helplessly: "Are you done?"

"Almost."

Reluctantly lingering his hands on Seraphina’s waist for a while, Ethan Sterling tossed the tape measure aside, took Seraphina’s hand again, and reported her size to Nathan Ayers.

Nathan Ayers noted it down seriously, Ethan Sterling looked back at Seraphina: "Anything else you want?"

"No."

If possible, she wanted to go home right away, forget about what they just picked.

"No way, when have I, Ethan Sterling, ever done something so petty, just giving clothes isn’t enough."

Ethan Sterling was full of nonchalance, his gaze lingered on her lips, suddenly speaking: "I know what you want."

After speaking, Ethan Sterling pulled Seraphina out of the clothing store.

Seraphina looked at Ethan Sterling’s fingers tightly intertwined with hers, really giving the illusion that they were a couple.

Ethan Sterling took Seraphina into the imported supermarket on the mall’s lower level.

Seraphina was at a loss, not knowing what kind of magical thought process Ethan Sterling had, being pulled to a shelf.

The shelf was full of candies, with various brands and flavors.

Ethan Sterling casually picked up a box of strawberry candies and tossed it behind him, caught by Nathan Ayers.

The brands were dazzling, Ethan Sterling simply picked up one box of each brand, then tossed them directly behind him, making Nathan Ayers and the bodyguards eagerly catch the candies.

This, she indeed liked.

"Done."

Seraphina spoke up.

"Okay."

Ethan Sterling stopped, opened a box of candies, took out one, twisted open the wrapper, and placed it at her lips.

Seraphina didn’t open her mouth, Ethan Sterling looked at her: "Haven’t you always eaten this brand?"

Ethan Sterling even knew what brand of candy she ate.

Seraphina opened her mouth and ate the candy, the sweet taste immediately melted in her mouth.

Ethan Sterling looked at her, smiling devilishly: "Do you like sweets that much?"

After speaking, he also took a strawberry candy, the sweetness made him frown, but he didn’t spit it out immediately, instead he kept it in his mouth, savoring the taste she liked.

If you don’t like it, it’s fine, no need to force yourself.

One could tell from his expression that Ethan Sterling didn’t like it.

Hearing this, Ethan Sterling suddenly leaned closer to Seraphina, his amber eyes fixed on her, speaking in a low voice: "You obviously won’t agree to kiss me now, so am I not allowed to taste what flavor is in your mouth this way?"

His voice was sexy, each word seemed to carry a hook.

Perhaps because he was too close, his body heat was spreading rapidly through the air, she actually felt her cheeks heating up.

Seraphina looked elsewhere, speaking: "Can we return to Hibiscus Garden now?"

"We’ve bought so little, not going back."

Ethan Sterling pulled Seraphina out once again.

That night, Seraphina realized just how wealthy Ethan Sterling was, while others might buy jewelry, clothes, or cosmetics at most while shopping.

Ethan Sterling almost ended up gifting her Apex Plaza.

Tired from shopping, the two randomly walked into a dessert shop to sit down and rest, Nathan Ayers studied the coffee machine at the bar, making two cups of coffee to bring over.

They sat on the top floor of the mall, looking out the window to overlook the entire mall.

Ethan Sterling sat beside watching Seraphina.

Seraphina added three sugar cubes to her coffee, then started gently swirling it, seemingly already getting used to Ethan Sterling’s constant gaze on her.

"I heard you formed The Defiance Society."

Ethan Sterling’s voice suddenly broke the silence, no hint of a smile left.

Seraphina’s hand paused, she looked up at Ethan Sterling, sitting there with his deep amber eyes, it was hard to tell if he was pleased or not.

That was what he really wanted to ask tonight?

Seraphina set down her coffee cup, directly meeting Ethan Sterling’s gaze and spoke: "Yes."

She knew that Ethan Sterling would eventually find out about this, so she didn’t hide it from him.

"When I saw the painting, I knew you still had your so-called dream on your mind."

Ethan Sterling looked at Seraphina without blinking.

So he had Nathan Ayers investigate what Seraphina had been doing at school, and sure enough, she really couldn’t stay out of trouble for even a single day.

According to Nathan Ayers, the students at Sovereign College were all fans of Seraphina.

The so-called dream.

Seraphina gave a wry smile, yet there was an unwavering determination in her eyes: "Yes, I am indeed still working for my dream."

"The Elite Society isn’t just controlled by a few students; going against them is like seeking death."

Ethan Sterling spoke up.

Seraphina said nothing; how could she not be aware, but she had to do it.

"Nathan Ayers."

Ethan Sterling spoke, lifting the coffee in front of him, the bitterness overshadowing the previous sweetness.

Hearing this, Nathan Ayers immediately stepped forward and spoke: "Miss, the Elite Society has a long history, initially proposed by consortiums, and over time it became recognized by society."

"People believe that members of the Elite Society can build Z Country better, which is what the consortiums want to see."

Those in high positions, aside from aspiring for immortality, another dream is for the business empires they’ve built to last forever.

If anyone tries to break it, those people would definitely unite to stop them.

Seraphina listened quietly to Nathan Ayers’ explanation.

"Even Z Country’s President came from the Elite Society."

Nathan Ayers stood and changed his tone towards Seraphina: "So, Miss, do you know how many people will hold a grudge against you for your actions today? If The Defiance Society isn’t successful, it’s fine, but if it really does take off, you could be in danger."

Seraphina still didn’t speak, listening earnestly.

Ethan Sterling raised his coffee with a cold smile: "By then, there won’t even be a need for me to disclose our relationship, your enemies will be so many you wouldn’t dare close your eyes."

"And you? Will you become my enemy?"

Seraphina suddenly spoke, looking directly into Ethan Sterling’s eyes.

Ethan Sterling looked at Seraphina, not saying a word.

The two quietly looked at each other.

Time passed by, second by second.

Seraphina sat in place, showing no sign of weakness, Ethan Sterling put down his coffee, his expression indifferent as he spoke: "What do you mean?"

Her words were indeed peculiar.

"You won’t have descendants, so you don’t care about legacy. Even if The Defiance Society rises, it won’t affect you."

Seraphina looked at him, almost directly saying, don’t get in my way.