Chapter 325

Sunlight danced on the ocean waves, casting shimmering reflections.

The live stream chat exploded with rapid-fire messages flooding the screen—endless variations of "So sweet!"

Victoria Langley sat before the monitor, an unconscious smile tugging at her lips.

She shook her head slightly. "That boy..."

Ethan Sullivan's devotion to Evelyn Laurent surpassed even her wildest expectations.

When the mystery guest was revealed to be Ethan, her breath hitched.

The CEO of Sullivan Group had abandoned his empire to chase Evelyn onto a reality show set.

He'd even become the program's primary sponsor.

Richard Langley narrowed his eyes.

Ethan's arrival came as no surprise.

That young man wasn't the type to surrender easily.

Once he recognized his own feelings, the elders wouldn't stand in his way.

But those six brothers...

Richard lifted his teacup, lips quirking upward.

Consider this Ethan's trial.

Without the brothers' approval, Evelyn would never say yes.

And more importantly...

Evelyn herself remained blissfully oblivious.

Ethan's path would be long and arduous.

May he have the perseverance to endure.

Waves crashed against the shoreline.

Julian Langley whirled at the sound of approaching footsteps.

Xander Quincy and Ethan were walking toward the beach.

His eyes gleamed as he raised a wooden spear. "Care to try spearfishing?"

His gaze locked onto Ethan.

Take the bait.

Make a fool of yourself.

Xander already rolled up his pant legs with enthusiasm. "I'm in!"

Ethan methodically folded back his sleeves.

The motion carried the elegance of a gala dinner.

"Coming, third brother."

He waded into the surf, heading straight for Evelyn.

"The water's cold. Let me."

His voice dripped with honeyed warmth.

Evelyn thrust the spear forward without hesitation. "Do you even know how?"

Ethan shook his head, gaze intent. "Teach me?"

Julian lunged between them. "I'll teach you!"

No alone time for these two.

Ethan's eyes flicked to the iron pot onshore.

Eight fish lay in perfect alignment, each pierced through identical spots.

Clearly Evelyn's handiwork.

He turned to Julian with earnest curiosity. "Does third brother's method actually work?"

Julian's face froze.

That bastard!