Jazz by Emily Bourne
Author:Emily Bourne
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Love triangle, enemies to lovers romance, friends to lovers romance, secret billionaire romance, fake relationship, fake engagement, stuck together romance, forbidden love romance, second chance romance, sweet wholesome romance, healthy romance
Publisher: Halo & Claws Publishing
Published: 2021-10-25T00:00:00+00:00
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Ethan straightens his tie and smooths his blazer, twirling a bouquet of tulips as he strides the fourth floor corridor of Maiden City University Hospital.
He stops by a nurse and taps the bouquet against his chest. âExcuse me, Miss. Iâm here to see Darius Abadi. How is he today?â
The nurse smiles, clasping her hands and rocking onto the balls of her feet. âHeâs doing better, considering. His spirits need lifting, so a visit will do him well.â
Ethan lifts his chin, his smile sliding to the right as his gaze pivots to Dariusâ room. âExcellent.â He turns back to the nurse and nods. âThank you, Miss. You are a treasure.â
âOh,â the young nurse blushes, touching her ash blonde ponytail. âIt was nothing.â
Ethan gives her a wink, which makes her gasp enthusiastically, and then spins towards Dariusâ room. His heart swells when his charms work to get people to act the way he wants. Jazz didnât cooperate, and it was a misstep he didnât expect. The good feeling quickly turns into a seething rage as Jazzâs face clouds his vision.
He knocks on the door twice as it creaks open. âHowâs the patient?â he asks, stepping into the room. He walks to the foot of the bed, taking in the beeping sounds and LED signals on the machines. âYouâre looking well.â
âWhat have I told you about lying?â Darius answers in a raspy voice. He folds his arms across his chest, coughing weakly as tubes run into his nose and leads suction to his chest.
âI donât know if weâve ever discussed lying,â Ethan says, moving to a chair and making himself comfortable. He places the bouquet on a table, saying, âIâll have a nurse get a vase with water.â
Darius winces, batting a hand.
âSo,â Ethan says, lifting his palms up and out. âAre we having a mentor session, or not? What is your wisdom on lying?â
Darius groans, staring intensely at the ceiling.
Ethan smirks, unbuttoning his blazer. âOk, itâs your choice. Guess you didnât impart that knowledge on Jazz either.â
Darius scowls, and the machine at his bedside intensifies with beeps.
Ethan stands and moves towards the window. âThought I might run into her here.â
âNo,â Darius says, his voice strained and hoarse. âMy daughter has not checked in on her ailing father.â
Ethan moves to the bed and scoops Dariusâ hand in his. âYou know Iâll always stand by you.â
Dariusâ face softens and his weepy eyes meet Ethanâs. âThank you... Son.â
Ethanâs jaw flexes. He sniffs, purses his lips and nods. âYou know,â he whispers, âthe doctors gave me the impression you need to relieve yourself from massive stress. I can take the reins at HQ. You taught me well. Let me act as CEO in your absence.â
Darius gazes at the ceiling, thoughts twitching his eyes.
âYou know I can do it. And, actually... it might be better for your health if you stay away from Ultimate ME all together.â Ethan squeezes Dariusâ hand. âLet me take over, officially.â
âWe have to wait for the board meeting.â
Ethan leans over Darius and waits for him to lock eyes.
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