CHAPTER 6 A BILLIONAIRE’S OBSESSION

In the dimly lit, well-appointed lounge of Ethan’s luxurious penthouse, he sat back in a plush armchair, nursing a glass of single malt scotch. The muted tones of a jazz record provided a subtle soundtrack to the evening, and the golden glow of the city lights outside his floor-to-ceiling windows offered a stark contrast to the intimacy of his abode. As he swirled the amber liquid in his glass, he couldn’t help but think about her. The scent of her perfume still lingered in his mind, as vivid as if she were still there beside him. He took a slow sip of his scotch, savoring the notes of smoke and oak that danced on his tongue. “Bianca”, he murmured to himself, rolling her name on his lips. “What a fascinating woman.” Ethan closed his eyes, allowing himself to drift in the memories of her touch, her smile, and her intriguingly mysterious demeanor. As he indulged in these thoughts, Ethan found himself considering the unexpected direction that his life had taken. Here he was, a billio