Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam)

Chapter 773 Did He Want to Court Her?

Anna couldn't bear to see Ethan who had done so much for her ended up being hurt like this.

"Ethan, don’t worry, I won’t..."

"Okay, Anna, I have an important meeting to attend. I’ll leave first." Ethan interrupted her and turned to leave.

Anna leaned helplessly back against her office chair.

Both Ethan and she knew that Bryan had done so much to Lincoln Group, but in the end, it turned out no better than the effects brought by such a popular project.

Anna thought for a long time, trying hard to suppress the frustration and depression in her heart.

She could see very clearly the sadness and reluctance hidden beneath Ethan warm smile when he left.

She was loath to hurt Ethan.

But in the end, she still gave him the devastating hit.

Anna raised her head and took a deep breath," Guarding the Lincoln Group matters most now.

"It was a fruit of Grandpa's years of hard work so I certainly cannot see it fail because of me. I hope Grandpa would rest in peace in the heaven."

Anna called Liam, "I approve your proposal."

Liam had already known that Anna was going to agree with it.

"I have prepared the contract, when is it convenient for you to sign it?"

"Anytime. It's up to you."

"Today, then."

"So soon!"

"You still need to think about it?" Liam asked.

"Since you've made up your mind, then go and sign the contract."

Anna agreed and chose a place to sign the contract with Liam.

Ethan returned home alone and leaned against the liquor cabinet, drinking wine.

He felt that he had really done a lot but still lost in the end.

He wanted to give Anna more, but he really couldn't d o it.

For the first time, he felt that though he had already been excellent enough he still seemed nobody in front of Liam whom everyone looked up to,...

At the thought of the scene when Anna and Liam standing together, he felt that he was overshadowed and did not deserve to stand with Anna.

Ethan then raised his glass and drank the whole glass of wine.

He closed his eyes sadly and the corners of his lips produced a mocking smile.

It was a mockery of himself.

"Daddy.."

Little Gemma quietly came over.

She gently grabbed Ethan's sleeve and gently shook it.

"Daddy, what's wrong with you? Why are you drinking?" Little Gemma stared at Ethan with her big eyes, looking worried.

Ethan moved his hand and stroked little Gemma's cheek.

"Don't worry. Daddy is fine. Daddy just wants to be alone."

"But Daddy drank lots and lots of wine just now. Isn’t i t that Daddy will only drink to celebrate something when you are very happy? Daddy wants to be alone, so are you actually in a good mood now?"

"Yes, Daddy is very happy now." Ethan said in a gentle voice with his dotting gaze fixed on little Gemma.

"But why do I feel that Daddy is in a bad mood right now?" She blinked her eyes, which looked particularly naive and cute.

Ethan was lost for words at this moment, he held her little face with his warm palms.

But seeing little Gemma’s face resemble Liam's a lot, his heart hurt like being pricked by pins again and again.

"Gemma, Daddy is fine. I just want to be alone."

Little Gemma narrowed her eyes. "Is Daddy unhappy because Mommy is not at home? Daddy, don't be sad. Mommy is not here with you, but I am here."

Ethan chuckled and stroke Gemma's head with his big hands.

"Gemma did a good job. Daddy is fine."

Gemma pouted unhappily. "Daddy didn’t look good at all. Please don't have me worry about you, okay?" her tone was tinged with grievance.

"How could Daddy worry you? Daddy is okay."

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Little Gemma tugged Ethan's sleeve again. Her eyes were red. "Daddy, don't worry. Gemma will always be with Daddy." " I want Daddy to be happy. Do not drink."

"Hmmm, okay, Daddy won't drink."

Bending down, Ethan picked little Gemma up and had her sit on his lap.

"Thank you, my lovely princess. Thank you for keeping Daddy company." Holding little Gemma tightly, Ethan touched Gemma's soft little face with his.

Little Gemma nodded and her little hand tightly wrapped around Ethan's neck, "Of course, I am Daddy's little princess, I will always stay with Daddy."

It was lucky to have little Gemma here and Ethan finally didn't feel that lonely now.

On the day of the press conference, Liam and Anna announced that they would join in hands to launch a jewelry-sponsored entertainment program.

As applause and cheers cascaded through the venue, everyone became worried about the Dawson Group.

The Ackman Group lent a hand to the Lincoln Group, though the president of the former was related to that of the Dawson Group. The path ahead for Dawson Group must be bumpy and full of thorns.

As the audience was cheering for them, Liam and Anna walked off the stage with a powerful vibe.

At the backstage, looking at the beautiful face in front of him, Liam calmly handed over a delicate box.

"Anna, this is a gift for you."

Anna rejected directly before she took a look at the watch. She smiled at the man in front of her, "I'm already happy that you're willing to help our Lincoln Group. Forget about the gift."

"You must take it." Liam's tone hardened with his eyes tinged with pressing.

"Don't you think it will cause misunderstandings if we are seen together? I hope outsiders think Lincoln's Group is worth the favor of the Ackman Group."

Anna was firm in her principles.

"Forget it." Liam directly threw the box aside without a blink of eye.

Anna's lips quirked up. She didn't respond to Liam.

"Are you sure you don't want it?"

"Yes!"

Anna knew that one wasn't supposed to receive a reward for doing nothing.

After Liam opened the box, a diamond lady watch appeared before Anna's eyes.

Anna's eyes widened with amazement. "You are extravagant... this watch is a limited edition, and there are only six pieces in the world ..."

"You seemed to be fascinated with this watch earlier, s o I bought it for you," Liam said lightly, whose smoky voice was bewitching.

For a moment, Anna was lost for words in surprise.

'This watch isn’t what can be bought with money alone!'

'Only six in the whole world!'

She once saw the advertising picture of this watch in a fashion magazine. She loved it at that time, but she didn't expect that Liam would have noticed it.

This watch was set with heart-shaped diamonds and the body was also crafted by top masters, which was luxurious and showed the sincere love at the same time.

Therefore, this watch had a nice name - show of affection.

It meant the expression of love.

She didn't expect Liam would send her this watch.

Did he want to court her?