Chapter 179

Ethan continued, “I’ve asked around and I’m sure 500 million dollars is more than needed. Cathy, I don’t want to see you lowering yourself to that level. I disappointed you in the past for failing to protect you but I’ll do better starting from today.” He had been struggling lately. Although there might be a chance that Catherine was no longer pure, he realized it was not her fault. After all, he only had himself to blame. A complicated look flashed across her face as she returned the card. “I’m not going to accept you.” “Cathy…” he replied impatiently, “Do you want to stay by Shaun’s side forever? You don’t even like him. Besides, think of how he looked at you the other day. He doesn’t even respect you. The man only thinks of you as a toy.” “It’s not true that I don’t like him.” She frowned. “He was just furious the other day.” “Why are you taking his side?” The shock was evident in Ethan’s voice, but he also sounded sorrowful at the same time. “Are you still upset at me? This