Ethan pushed through the crowd in the bar, looking for his wife.The bar pounded with loud music. The air reeked of sweat, alcohol, and cologne.The kind of place where drinks flowed as fast as bad decisions. Ethan’s hands curled into fists.His fingers curled around his phone, a photo still glaring on the screen: Madeline Reed, his wife of three years, stepping into this very bar with another man.A man in a tailored suit, oozing money and arrogance. His hand resting way too comfortably on her hip.Ethan felt something sharp twist in his chest, but he forced himself to keep moving.He needed to see this for himself. Needed to hear it from her own lips.The moment he spotted her, his stomach dropped.Madeline was in a private booth. Her back to him, unmistakable.She wasn’t just talking to the guy.She was kissing him. With togues.The man’s hand gripped her, holding her close. The Rolex on his wrist flashed under the dim light.Like it was mocking him.Ethan clenched his jaw. Rage su

Ethan sat in the backseat of a Maybach. He was flipping through the files Lewis had handed him.From the front seat, Lewis glanced at him through the rearview mirror."Sir, are you staying in Atlantis City for good?" He asked in a curious tone.Ethan rubbed his temples, exhaustion lacing his voice."Yes, I will. Atlantis is my home base. I’m done running."Lewis nodded.“Understood. I’ll notify the five major companies here. They should prepare for your return.”Ethan paused a second, then asked,"How’s Brightstar Corporation doing these days?"Lewis adjusted his glasses, admiration in his tone.“They’re the king of Atlantis now. They’re expanding fast, including real estate, finance and technology. The market value has already surpassed thousands of billions.”“They’re on the verge of becoming a giant."A flicker of emotion flashed in Ethan’s eyes.Brightstar Corp was the first company he ever built.It meant a lot to him."Schedule the executive meeting at Brightstar’s headquarters,

Madeline saw the flicker of confusion in his eyes and smirked, mistaking it for guilt.“Wow, Ethan. Just when I thought you couldn’t sink any lower.”She jabbed a finger at his chest.“I thought you were just poor. But a thief?”“Stealing from my friend? Have you no shame?"She folded her arms, like an arrogant hen.“Honestly, I was already being kind asking for two million in alimony. If I take you to court, you’ll lose even more. You should be grateful for my generosity.”Ethan snapped out of his daze.He swatted her hand away. His voice was as cold as ice."Enough, Madeline.""I have never stolen anything in my life."She flinched for half a second but quickly recovered, tossing her hair back."Oh, so now you're yelling at me? You really are insane! A broke lunatic who can't even admit when he’s caught!"Her voice rose, sharp and grating."Two million, Ethan. You promise to pay me, or I’ll make sure the entire Brightstar Corporation knows what kind of trash you are."Madeline tappe

Robert sat in the waiting room of Brightstar Corp, buzzing with excitement.Today was the day.Once he signed that contract, his money problems would be history. No more debts!Soon, his bank account would be overflowing again—like a broken ATM spitting out cash.Just as he was reveling in the thought, his phone rang.He snatched it up immediately.“Manager! I’m already here. When are we signing?”His voice was thick with flattery.But whatever was said on the other end wiped the grin right off his face.His expression stiffened.Then darkened.By the time he hung up, his hands were trembling with rage.Crash!The phone smashed against the marble floor, shattering on impact.“Fuck! Fuck! FUCK!”The deal was off.Robert's mind raced, heart pounding like a drum in his chest.What the hell went wrong?!***William stood off to the side, escorting Ethan toward the grand lobby of Brightstar Corporation.Just as Ethan reached the exit, the sharp click of hurried footsteps echoed through the

Edith stood there in an expensive Chanel suit. Well, it was at least two sizes too small.It clung to her oversized frame like Barbie clothes stretched over a balloon.When she crossed her arms, the buttons seemed ready to pop at any second.She blocked the doorway like an immovable wall.It was clear that she wasn’t about to let him in.Ethan let out a tired sigh.“I’m not here to cause trouble. I left something behind, and I’m here to take it. That’s all.”Edith let out a sharp, mocking laugh. Sounded like a deflating balloon.“Something? You?” she sneered.“Everything in this house! Everything you ate! Everything you used! All belong to Maddy!”“What the hell do you think you own anything here?”“You worthless, freeloading loser! And now you’re crawling back?!”She stepped forward, jabbing her finger into Ethan’s shoulder.Her spit flying in the air.Ethan’s eye devoid of any emotion. An oppressive aura surrounded him.When Edith met his gaze, she couldn’t help but shiver.Ethan l