"Pfft!"
Joanna spat out her coffee and immediately wiped her lips. She said in disbelief, "He's Mr. Iceberg, but he asked you for advice regarding these dishonest practices? Are you guys comedians? You must be kidding!"
'I'm not. I taught him my special skills of pursuing women. He's probably gained a lot of insights…"
He enthusiastically described his women-chasing techniques to her when he reached that point.
After comparing them, she found that it was indeed similar to Ace's recent odd behavior. For a moment, she was quite helpless.
"Ha! Ha! How hilarious! No wonder he applied for another account and chatted with me every day. He even promised to give me money. As for the other women, he… It turns out that there's a set of techniques behind it!"
At first, she was angry at Ace. But when she found that he was doing exactly what Ethan had taught him, she suddenly felt that this insensitive man was just too adorable. It couldn't help but abate her anger.
"No one knows. Although he claimed he's pursuing you because he hopes you can withdraw your lawsuit against Alice, I feel he more or less cares about you. If not, he won't do such a humble and shameful thing given his tough character."
So, it was because of Alice…
Joanna soon regained her wits and replied faintly, "Whatever… After all, it's all over now…"
"I think so too."
Ethan nodded and made a guess. "Cecy has broken up with Chris, so I think Ace will get back together with her. After all, they loved each other very much previously."
Joanna was in a slight daze before she said, "Then I wish them happiness."
Ethan said, "We're friends from today onward. Let bygones be bygones. I also wish you and Liam happiness. After all, you guys have a baby now. You guys are faster."
Joanna made no reply.
She smiled and said nothing else.
Yeah, that might be the best ending.
As expected, Zack was as capable as he came, successfully winning that lawsuit for Ethan.
He found a piece of key evidence to prove that the woman was suffering from heart disease. The main reason for her death was because of her illness, and the minor reason was that she had consumed a special drug. As the person in charge of that place, Ethan's place had to be suspended for half a month for rectification purposes. He also needed to pay a fine.
However, Ethan still gave a great sum of compensation to that woman's family out of pity.
"Murderer! You guys are murderers!"
"Ruthless judge and lawyer! You guys will be punished. You'll be haunted by my daughter!"
After the victim's parents gained the result of the judgment, they immediately made scene in court, collapsing and wailing.
Joanna was free, so she attended the trial. Ace happened to be there too.
However, she did not greet him at all. It was as if she did not know him. After the trial was over, she went to Zack and was about to return to the law firm with him when someone stopped them in their tracks.
"Let's eat together. I haven't thanked you guys properly for helping me out, keeping me out of jail."
Ethan stood before them and invited them enthusiastically.
At first, Joanna wanted to refuse him, but Ethan answered enthusiastically." Sure, this case wasn't easy. You should treat us to a feast."
Hence, the four of them left.
Their figures were reflected in the eyes of the dead girl, who was full of hatred…
They went to a western restaurant that featured a very refreshing and elegant environment.
At first, both Ethan and Zack did not get along well with each other, but after that lawsuit, they became good buddies and had a very close relationship.
"Mr. Ethan, let me raise a toast to you. I would've been ruined if it weren't for your eloquent speech that helped me win this case. My father would've had a field day, beating me to death!"
Ethan held his glass of wine up to Zack.
However, Zack never forgot about Joanna, his boss. He hurriedly said, "You don't have to thank me. I'm just my boss's employee. I wouldn't have fought in your case without her permission."
"That's right! Let's toast to Joanna!"
Zack raised his glass of wine to Joanna and said half-jokingly, "I won't see you as a young married woman who doesn't know anything. I'll call you… Joan. What do you think?"
While talking, he sang casually. "Joan, you're my darling… You're the moon high up in the sky…"
Hearing that, Joanna was overjoyed, and she smiled broadly. Even her eyes turned smiley.
"Sure, Ethan. I didn't expect you to sing so well. I was moved."
"Now you know!"
When he mentioned that topic, he became eager and started rambling." Back then, in our circle, I was famous for being the singer of romantic songs. I was good at singing and writing tunes. Women went
crazy for me, and I nearly made a debut. I even wrote songs for a famous singer. If you don't believe me, you can ask Ace…"
Ethan turned to Ace, who was sitting beside him. "Isn't that right, Ace? You've got to testify for me."
Ace lowered his head to cut the steak elegantly. However, he wore a cold expression, giving off a sense of distant nobility.
He seemed to be slightly unhappy as he cut the steak forcefully. He then snorted and said, "You talk so much. Why didn't you join a talk show?"
"Ace, do you have to…"
Ethan became slightly awkward. "I'm always so talkative. You know that. When did I offend you? Why are you angry for no reason?"
"I'm not angry!"
Ace was munching the steak and replied coldly.
The steak that day was quite hard. He was very annoyed while eating it.
"You have such a bad temper. You're just angry. Are you jealous because I talked to Joan more?"
Ethan asked seriously, but in exchange, Ace shot him a cold glare.
He was giving Ethan a warning. 'If you say any more nonsense, I'll throw my knife at you instead.'
Joanna felt slightly awkward, so she immediately gulped some orange juice to hide her awkwardness.
At the same time, she muttered inwardly, 'Ace is jealous because of me? That won't be!'
Ace put down the knife and fork before he picked up a napkin to wipe his lips. He glared at Ethan fiercely and coldly, "Didn't you always find her an eyesore? Why are you showing off now?"
Ethan quickly answered, "Ace, that's not right. I'm not showing off. Joan and I are good friends that care for each other. She admitted to it too… Isn't that right, Joan?"
"Yeah, that's right."
Joanna did him the honor and nodded. She said, "We became friends for life after you bought me coffee. After that cup of coffee, you and I are friends forever."
The most important thing was that Ethan was very straightforward. He leased that 1500 square-foot piece of land to her just like that. Besides, the rent was so cheap. Indeed, it was a rare occurrence in a world where greed got the better of everyone.