Jazz: A Romantic Suspense Aladdin Retelling (Happily After When Book 1) by Emily Bourne

Author:Emily Bourne [Bourne, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fake relationship, secret billionaire romance, friends to lovers romance, second chance romance, healthy romance, sweet wholesome romance, fake engagement, enemies to lovers romance, stuck together romance, forbidden love romance, love triangle
Publisher: Halo & Claws Publishing
Published: 2020-10-25T05:00:00+00:00

Son

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. “Excuse me, Miss. I’m here to see Darius Abadi. How is he today?”

The nurse smiles, clasping her hands and rocking onto the balls of her feet. “He’s doing better, considering. His spirits need lifting, so a visit will do him well.”

Ethan lifts his chin, his smile sliding to the right as his gaze pivots to Darius’ room. “Excellent.” He turns back to the nurse and nods. “Thank you, Miss. You are a treasure.”

“Oh,” the young nurse blushes, touching her ash blonde ponytail. “It was nothing.”

Ethan gives her a wink, which makes her gasp enthusiastically, and then spins towards Darius’ room. His heart swells when his charms work to get people to act the way he wants. Jazz didn’t cooperate, and it was a misstep he didn’t expect. The good feeling quickly turns into a seething rage as Jazz’s face clouds his vision.

He knocks on the door twice as it creaks open. “How’s the patient?” 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. “You’re looking well.”

“What have I told you about lying?” 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.

“I don’t know if we’ve ever discussed lying,” Ethan says, moving to a chair and making himself comfortable. He places the bouquet on a table, saying, “I’ll have a nurse get a vase with water.”

Darius winces, batting a hand.

“So,” Ethan says, lifting his palms up and out. “Are we having a mentor session, or not? What is your wisdom on lying?”

Darius groans, staring intensely at the ceiling.

Ethan smirks, unbuttoning his blazer. “Ok, it’s your choice. Guess you didn’t impart that knowledge on Jazz either.”

Darius scowls, and the machine at his bedside intensifies with beeps.

Ethan stands and moves towards the window. “Thought I might run into her here.”

“No,” Darius says, his voice strained and hoarse. “My daughter has not checked in on her ailing father.”

Ethan moves to the bed and scoops Darius’ hand in his. “You know I’ll always stand by you.”

Darius’ face softens and his weepy eyes meet Ethan’s. “Thank you... Son.”

Ethan’s jaw flexes. He sniffs, purses his lips and nods. “You know,” he whispers, “the 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.”

Darius gazes at the ceiling, thoughts twitching his eyes.

“You know I can do it. And, actually... it might be better for your health if you stay away from Ultimate ME all together.” Ethan squeezes Darius’ hand. “Let me take over, officially.”

“We have to wait for the board meeting.”

Ethan leans over Darius and waits for him to lock eyes.

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