Ariella sat down next to her mother, “Mom, you know the burial of the mother of Lopez Conglomerate's head of operations is the day after tomorrow.” Martha's eyes widened instantly, “Really? We have to be there!” Her eyes gleamed at the thought of all the top shots that were going to be present. “Yes, Mom,” Ariella responded with equal enthusiasm. “Jay would be making all the necessary arrangements so we won't be left out. All of Stanberry has been talking about it. It's really going to be big. Although it's quite a shame that it's a funeral,” Ariella opined. “Funeral or not, we have to be there. It's not such a big deal anyway. Everyone will die someday, so there's no need to be so sentimental,” Martha countered. Andrew suddenly walked in, looking lost in thought. “Andrew….Andrew!” Martha called him more than once before he responded. “Mom, did you just call me?” Andrew responded his thoughts still someplace else. “Yes, Son. Where has your mind been?” Martha asked, frowning. A

“And yet you wanted us to cast away the golden goose that has been laying the golden eggs. You should even be thanking him for the impressive work he's been doing at the company. He's the reason your wife's extravagant spending hasn't already ruined us.” Ian shot Sarah a cold stare as he spoke, causing her to heart to almost jump out of her chest. “What did he mean by that statement? Has Ethan already told him?” Sarah whispered to herself. Maurice’s face instantly contorted in a frown, “Father, my wife isn't that extravagant.” Maurice tried to defend her even though he knew his father spoke the truth. “Oh, come of it, Son. I'm your father, not some random stranger. I still don't know what it is she did before you met her. What was she…some princess from out of space?” Ian furrowed his brows. Maurice didn't see any need to pretend anymore. He simply remained silent. Sarah on the other hand, heaved a sigh of relief. When Ian had brought up her extravagant spending, she had thought

The attractive-looking lady was accustomed to speaking to everyone politely but looking at Ethan, she guessed that he was an ordinary fellow. But nonetheless, she spoke to him courteously. On the other hand, two other saleswomen who noticed Ethan first when he walked in, shook their heads and laughed when they saw the other saleswoman attending to him. “Hey, isn't that Ethan Banks?” One of the other two saleswomen asked her colleague. The second saleswoman took a second look at Ethan and screamed, “Yes, it is! Is he here again to beg for a job?” The second saleswoman asked disdainfully. Ethan had in the past come to the store to seek odd jobs to do, just to support his sick mother. The two saleswomen laughed when they saw their colleague running to attend to him with excitement. Ethan looked around from where he stood, observing the store. It appeared to have very exquisite outfits. “Give us two of your best outfits,” Ethan's voice permeated throughout the store causing everyone

"Mr. Banks? Is that really you?” The man exclaimed. The two saleswomen and even the customers in the store couldn't believe what was happening. Was lord Howard really trembling before Ethan Banks? Even Henry was confused when he saw the reaction of lord Howard. He knew Ethan was powerful but he what he didn't know was the extent of Ethan's power and connections. Lord Howard was shocked to see Ethan. “Yes, it is, Daniel,” Ethan responded casually. The two saleswomen stared at each other in disbelief. Ethan was on a first-name basis with lord Howard? How could that be possible? “You didn't inform me beforehand that you were coming, if you did, I would have been better prepared to receive you,” lord Howard frowned slightly. The store was the newest addition to the clothing stores owned by lord Howard’s family. “It's all right, Daniel. I didn't think it was that necessary but if you insist, I'll let you know beforehand next time,” Ethan responded, smiling. Lord Howard's face li

Ethan shot the gorgeous lady a piercing gaze before glancing at Loretta. “Huh….you definitely don't deserve to be treated the way you've been treated. It's really not fair and I can't sit back and watch that happen further,” Loretta replied, ignoring Samantha's outburst. “I can't believe you've been leading me on all along! So you've only been deceiving me and toying with my emotions! How callous of you,” Loretta lashed out at Ethan, shocking everyone in the restaurant. At that point, both Sarah and Nash were very pleased with the actress Sarah had hired. Her performance was top-notch. “That lady is such a good actress. How did you find her?” Nash asked, obviously impressed with the gorgeous actress's display. “This should make Loretta more vulnerable to your charms,” Sarah responded with a sly smile. Loretta sat down and turned to the gorgeous lady, “I have one question though since you've been with him for some time now, you must have seen him with little or no clothes, so, the