Chapter 17

Chapter 0017

He always told me that he wanted my gifts to be a surprise. He said it wasn’t fun if I already knew what I was getting. Because of this, I eventually stopped asking him for the necklace I really wanted, hoping he would surprise me with it one day.

I asked him to get it for me, but he never did. I thought he just forgot.

Then, I saw that he got that necklace for another woman. It hit me hard, and I felt like I was deflating right there. I felt sick.

“Isn’t it incredible?” she said excitedly.

“He’s truly the best.”

Ethan smiled widely and put his arm around her, pulling her close and kissing the side of her face.

“It’s certainly a sight,” Gavin said. “I’m glad you have your…”

“Priorities in order, Ethan,” the boss said firmly.

“Yes, Sir,” Ethan replied. He then turned to look at me and added, “My priorities are definitely in order.”

It was a relief to learn that Judy wasn’t there.

Gavin’s girlfriend had just gotten a job, and it made Ethan really angry. He couldn’t believe she had managed to find work after he had blacklisted her from the workforce.

When Ethan saw her standing next to Gavin, his anger boiled over. He felt furious and betrayed. But he knew he had to keep his cool for now.

Irene stood next to Ethan and felt unsure about his reaction when he saw Judy earlier. She gave Ethan a curious look, but he responded with a warm and reassuring smile.

Judy was truly a work of art; she was beautiful and captivating.

It was a shame that he was only using her to boost his status and become the new Alpha of the Redmoon pack. She was perfect in every way.

“We still have a lot of planning to do to make this wedding perfect,” Irene said.

She rested her head on his arm and said, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with this man.”

Gavin smiled and replied, “You two make a lovely couple.” He kept his gaze on Ethan, showing his approval. “I trust that you…”

“Of course,” Ethan said. He could feel Judy’s eyes glaring at him, but he kept his smile fixed on his face.

He knew he was hurting her, and he was aware that it wasn’t easy for her.

The necklace he bought for Irene would hurt Judy because it was the same one she had wanted. Judy had been asking for this necklace ever since she saw it in the store window last year. However, he didn’t buy it for her because he wanted to avoid causing any trouble.

Now that Judy was working for the Landry family, Ethan felt like he was losing the control he once had over her. He knew that he couldn’t interfere with her tutoring job. Although he had managed to get her blacklisted from other opportunities in the past, he realized he couldn’t do that this time.

Gavin Landry didn’t follow the same standards as everyone else in the working community. He was likely paying his tutor well for her help. According to Irene, her brother was not an easy kid to be around, especially for someone in a tutoring role. However, Gavin appeared to manage the situation well.

Ethan was feeling hopeful that Judy would do well in her new job. Matt also liked her, which made Ethan feel even better about the situation.

Judy sat next to Gavin and looked a bit uneasy. She was squirming in her seat, and that brought Ethan a small sense of satisfaction. He knew that he was the reason she felt so uncomfortable.

Judy still felt a connection to him, and somehow, he had the power to influence her. Whenever she looked at him, she found it hard to look away. The words he had said and the things he had done still hurt her deeply. Despite this pain, he remained a significant part of her life.

A smirk appeared on his lips as their eyes locked. He could see the pain and turmoil in her gaze, and it gave him a twisted sense of pleasure.

She might believe she had found the perfect job, but it wasn’t what she thought.

Ethan made a promise to himself. He was determined to ensure that Judy would leave her job as Matt’s tutor. He wanted her to drop out of that position for good.

**Chapter 0017**

Ethan couldn’t stand the school. It frustrated him to think about someone like Judy being stuck there.

Judy had a reputation for being good at only one thing.

Ethan knew a few people who might be able to help him with his plans. He wanted to convince Judy to not only quit her job but also stop attending school at the Royal Academy.

Judy had two choices in front of her. She could either become his mistress or risk losing everything she had. It was a difficult decision that weighed heavily on her mind.