Chapter 5 Ethan Took Cal To The Claire Family.

As Ethan returned to the private room, Cal's eyes widened in shock at the sight of his disheveled appearance.

"Ethan, what happened?" she asked, her voice laced with concern. Ethan's expression was grim, his eyes still blazing with anger. "I took care of Cain," he said, his voice low and menacing. "He won't be bothering you again." Cal's eyes filled with gratitude, her heart racing with emotion. "Thank you, Ethan," she said, her voice low and emotional.

Ethan's expression softened, his eyes filled with warmth. "You don't have to thank me, Cal," he said, with a gentle voice. "I'll always be here to protect you you can be rsst assured."

As they sat there in silence, Cal's mind raced with thoughts of the past and present. She couldn't believe how much her life had changed in just a few hours. From being a struggling intern at Creative Spark to being the fiancée of the heir of the prestigious Claire family, she had never imagined that her life would take such a dramatic turn.

But as she looked into Ethan's eyes, she knew that she had made the right decision. She was safe with him, and she knew that he would always be there to protect her from the likes of Cain Hutton and the mean girls at her former place of work, wgo wouldn't stop harassing her despite her not being a part of Creative Spark anymore. As they sat there, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes, Cal knew that she had finally found her true protector. And she was determined to make the most of it.

And just then, his bodyguard brought his phone to him, his grandfather was on the line, the bodyguard quietly and respectfully handed over the phone to him.

"Ethan, what's going on?" William Claire's voice was stern and commanding. Ethan hesitated, trying to downplay the situation. "Nothing, Grandfather. Just a minor disagreement with Cain Hutton." William Claire's laughter was dry and humorless. "A minor disagreement? That's not what I heard.

I heard you punched him in front of a room full of people." Ethan sighed, knowing he couldn't hide the truth from his grandfather. "It was a moment of passion, Grandfather. He was crossing the line and I couldn't just stand by and do nothing." There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Ethan could almost hear his grandfather's mind working. "Ethan, you know the rules.

We don't engage in physical confrontation with the anyone in public. It's bad for our reputation. You know our methods, Moreover don't forget the family that you are from, The Hutton's are no match with us and moreso i have a good relationship with Denzel Claire, he's been a loyal dog, so don't bother yourself with minor issues like that, moreso Cain Hutton is a subordinate it's wrong to get physical with your subordinate there several ways you can deal with such issue"

Ethan's grip on the phone tightened. "I know, Grandfather. But I couldn't just stand by and let him over step his bound." William Claire's voice was firm. "Ethan, you need to focus on the business. We can't have our reputation tarnished by your personal vendettas.

Meet me at the villa in an hour. We need to discuss this further." Ethan nodded, even though his grandfather couldn't see him. "Yes, Grandfather. I'll be there." As he hung up the phone, Cal looked at him with concern. "Everything okay?"

Ethan forced a smile. "Yeah, everything's fine. Just family business." But Cal's eyes narrowed. "Ethan, what's going on? You can tell me." Ethan hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something in Cal's eyes made him trust her. "It's just a long-standing relationship between our families," he said quietly. "But don't worry, I'll take care of it." Cal's eyes filled with determination. My Grandfather father wants me at the Villa in an hour.

Ethan turned to Cal, i have an hour to get to the villa how about we go to the registry to get a marriage licence.

Cal was shocked that's not what she was expecting to hear, but she was determined to go through this with Ethan, she nodded.

Ethan and Cal walked into the registry and few minutes later they walked out with a marriage licence, both smiling happily, Cal turned to Ethan, i need to inform my twin sister Emily we don't keep secrets from each other.

Cal quickly put a call through to Emily, immediately the phone rang she picked up, Hi Cal, how are you?

Cal turned to look Ethan, she smiled and said i'm fine Emily but i just got married.

Emily screamed no way, you what?

Where are you Cal?

Emily's reaction amused Ethan but he was really loving the bond between the twin sisters, Ethan watched and they converse on the phone, when Cal was done with her call she turned to Ethan and smiled can we go now?

Ethan responded sure, you're coming with me to the Villa, although our marriage is a secret for now you're my wife, Carl was surprised, she was already overwhelmed with this new life, the elite gathering, the billionaire way and nownshe was actually going to meet with the prestigious Claire family members. She turned to Ethan, are you sure? He said of course why not.

As Ethan and Cal arrived at the Claire family estate, they were greeted by Ethan's cousins, Lucas and Alexander, who were both tall and imposing figures with piercing eyes. "Ethan, good to see you," Lucas said, his voice firm. "Grandfather is waiting for us." Ethan nodded, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "Where's the meeting?" "In the study," Alexander replied. "But first, who's this?" He nodded towards Cal, his eyes curious. Ethan hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "This is Cal, my...friend," he said finally. Cal's eyes narrowed, but she didn't correct him. She knew that their secret marriage was not yet public knowledge. Cal was taken to the living room and Ethan called the domestic staff to tend to her needs. As they entered the study, Ethan's grandfather, William Claire, was seated behind his massive desk, his eyes piercing. "Ah, Ethan, good to see you."

"Well, let's get down to business. We have a situation on our hands." Ethan's mind raced as his grandfather explained the situation. It seemed that someone is trying to sabotage the Claire family's business dealings.

As the meeting progressed, the head of the Claire Family talked about their different businesses and their current projects. William Claire had given instructions and asked that a board meeting be arranged.

To buttress more on the Claire Family business and current projects more important on the project that was being sabotage.