Chapter 223

The thought startled even himself.

Ethan Roscente watching reality TV?

He had just reprimanded her for watching shows during work hours.

But those pink subtitles and the shattered computer—how to explain those?

Ethan's icy gaze swept over Zachary before landing on the ruined laptop. "Clean this up."

His voice was calm, yet the office temperature seemed to drop instantly.

Zachary shivered. "Yes, sir."

Soon, the office was spotless, a new computer placed neatly on the desk.

Ethan opened a file, his tone low. "Get out."

Zachary hesitated. He wanted to ask if Ethan had seen Sophia and Sebastian's interaction.

One glance at his boss's stormy expression made him swallow the question. He turned and left.

A notification buzzed on his phone—an entertainment news alert.

Against his better judgment, Ethan tapped it. His face darkened instantly.

The university had officially released footage of Sophia and Sebastian collaborating, meant to promote the architecture program.

But their striking looks and effortless chemistry had gone viral.

What infuriated him more was the edited fan video pairing them romantically.

The title glared back at him: [Playful Designer x Gentle Professor] | Sweetest Moments.

Views had already surpassed 300,000.

The video slowed their interactions, adding romantic filters and a sugary love song, amplifying the intimacy.

Ethan's grip tightened on his phone. Their lingering eye contact burned his vision.

The comments section—flooded with "So perfect together!"—made his chest constrict.

He summoned Zachary and tossed him the phone. "Erase all related content and discussions."

Zachary entered confused and left even more baffled.

Only at the PR department's door did it click—his boss was jealous.

So this was how the ice-cold CEO handled jealousy. Petty and passive-aggressive.

Back in his office, Ethan took a deep breath and dialed Sophia.

During her hospital stay, he'd quietly removed himself from her blocked list.

The line connected. No answer.

Thirty minutes later, he tried again. Still nothing.

Patience evaporated. He grabbed his coat and strode out.