Chapter 148

Ethan, who was sitting in the corner, raised an eyebrow when he was suddenly called out. Then, he smiled. The image of that face slowly began to resurface in his mind, becoming clearer with each passing second. Seven years had passed, and that memory hadn't faded one bit. He hadn't known she had this kind of personality—bold, sharp, and undeniably captivating. It was amusing, charming, and perfectly to his taste. Ethan's gaze lingered on Ella, the smile on his lips deepening. He never expected to run into her again after all these years. If this wasn't fate, what was? To him, it felt like fate had brought them together. It was an unbreakable connection. "What did you just say?" Sandra's voice broke through the moment, loud and exaggerated. "Did you say Ethan doesn't have the right to search your bag? You must be out of your mind!" She was clearly putting on a show, making sure her words were loud enough for Ethan to hear. She expected him to be furious. "Then why don't you exp