Ring… ring…As Ethan waited for the organization’s representative to arrive, he suddenly received a phone call from his former company. After answering the ring, he turned to Mabel and her mother and said: “Mother-in-law, I need to step out for a bit! Please try to be strong. I promise I’ll find a way to save my father-in-law!”“Get lost! You’re useless! What good can you do by staying here?” Although she was sobbing, Mabel became furious upon hearing Ethan’s comforting words, as if she wanted to vent her anger on him.Ethan reluctantly sighed, gently patted his wife’s back, and whispered: “Melanie, don’t worry. I’ll figure out a way to save your father.” After that, he took advantage of the moment and left, while Melanie believed her husband was trying to console her.Not long after Ethan left the hospital, a commotion suddenly erupted outside. At that moment, helicopter engines echoed on the hospital rooftop. Before everyone’s astonished eyes, a military helicopter descended and la
Her name was Victoria Smith, a former junior at Pacific University, where Ethan studied. They were once a golden couple at the university, admired by countless people. However, no one expected Ethan to suddenly be kicked out of the Alexander family, while Victoria dropped out of school to settle abroad.This incident once became a hot topic of gossip at the university, with many students discussing and sharing the story.Today, seeing Victoria appear here, Ethan couldn’t help but recall a part of his memory that he didn’t want to relive again.“Why can’t I be here? This is my father’s company, and today I’m here to assume the temporary vice-presidency position he left behind. As for you, a once-prominent heir of the Alexander family, now reduced to working as a security guard at a shopping center? I even heard that you married into the Edwards family?”Facing Victoria’s scrutinizing gaze, Ethan couldn’t help but feel a little mysterious. He quickly shook his head and intended to turn
Lloyd’s eyes widened in sheer horror at this moment, never imagining that the female officer would dare to shoot. Moreover, her gun muzzle was only a few centimeters away from his crotch.“You... you dared to shoot me?”Although the gunshot didn’t hit him, seeing the smoking muzzle, Lloyd’s legs involuntarily trembled, with some dampness appearing below his crotch.Ethan, witnessing this scene, was also shocked and stiffened.“I’ll remind you once more. All of you sit down and immediately put your hands on your heads. Anyone who defies my orders, the next shot will not be a warning!”The female officer glanced at Lloyd’s group and sternly spoke to Ethan.“And you? Sit down and put your hands on your head too!”Although he knew he hadn’t done anything wrong, Ethan could only endure and decided to sit down and follow her instructions.“Hmph!”Seeing Ethan’s expression, the female officer snorted disdainfully. Ethan remained silent, wondering what grudge this officer had against him.“Al
Returning to the hospital, Ethan saw it was already 5 PM, leaving just over two hours until his appointment with Victoria. However, his mood was far from good.He had wanted to forget about the Alexander family. Still, today, Ethan felt enraged by the image of his mother pushed off a cliff by the wicked Emersyn Miller and learning that her son wasn’t his father’s biological child. He wanted to quickly return and ensure the crooked woman and her child received the punishment they deserved.“Ethan, where have you been all day? My father just had surgery, and the doctor said his health is improving significantly. In a few days, he’ll wake up quickly!”When Ethan entered the room, he heard his wife’s slightly scolding voice. However, a distressing sight caught his eye before his expression could relax, causing his eyebrows to furrow.“Son-in-law Toshan, without your help this time, my husband might not have survived. You could even invite a foreign doctor to treat him only because of your
Ring... ring...Just as Toshan’s gaze was captivated by Suri’s departing figure, his phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket. With astonishment, he took out the latest iPhone model and saw that the caller was the chairman of the Outstanding Development financial group.“Hello, this is Director Toshan speaking. What is the reason for your call, Mr. Chairman?”Before Toshan could finish, an angry voice erupted from the phone.“Damn it! What the hell have you done? Do you have any idea who just called me? You almost got me kicked off my chairman’s seat because of your actions! Do you understand, you bastard?”After scolding him for a while, the chairman’s tone became somewhat conciliatory.“I don’t know who you’ve offended, but you’d better apologize to them. If not, don’t bother coming back to the company. Go as far away as possible, and never return!”Upon hearing these words, Toshan’s face paled. He knew that the latter would not have necessarily said such things if it weren’t for the c
After Ethan’s figure disappears, Melanie hugs a pillow and cries. The pillow muffles her sobbing, leaving only the sound of choked tears.Unaware of this, Ethan heads toward the temporary office of Dr. Suri. However, when he arrives, he hesitates and sees armed officers surrounding the hallway. As he approaches them, he spots Audrey, the policewoman, among the plainclothes officers.At that moment, Ethan couldn’t help but frown, intending to turn away and leave. However, the soldiers guarding outside noticed Ethan’s sneaky behavior and quickly became alarmed. One of them swiftly approached to stop him.“Who are you? What are you doing here?”The officer’s voice caught the attention of the other undercover police officers, including Audrey, who saw Ethan’s mysterious face. Instantly, her eyes lit up with interest. She whispered something to another officer nearby, and the soldiers’ expressions changed. They soon surrounded Ethan with their weapons raised.“Ha ha, officers, I just got l
At 7 pm, the sea shimmered with lights, reflecting the image of a young woman standing alone, leaning on the railing and gazing dreamily towards the distant horizon. As soon as Ethan stepped out of the taxi, his eyes were quickly drawn to the girl's silhouette. After all these years, she hadn't changed a bit. However, in life, there are some things that, once they happen, can never be changed again. Just like a spilled water bowl, how can it be filled again? If it weren't for her mentioning their child, Ethan really wouldn't have wanted to come here to see her. "Have you been waiting long?" Trying to cast aside the turmoil in his mind, Ethan quickly approached Victoria's figure and laughed gently. Hearing his voice, Victoria finally turned around and looked back at him. Today, she deliberately wore a light pink dress. It was the same dress she had worn when they first met. Back then, it was pouring rain, and she was trying to ride her old Martin bike to her part-time job in the
Watching their backs as they left, Ethan turned back to the little girl: “Are you alright?” “Yes, I’m... I’m fine!” she replied timidly, seemingly scared when Ethan’s gaze met hers. At that moment, Victoria bent down to pick up the girl’s white rabbit-shaped hat and handed it to her. Her eyes filled with kindness. She smoothed the girl’s messy hair and smiled: “Little girl, don’t be afraid! He’s a good person and often helps people like you!” While saying this, Victoria playfully narrowed her eyes at Ethan. Knowing her intentions, Ethan could only shake his head and chuckle. Then, he turned to the little girl and asked gently. “Little girl, you don’t look very old. What grade are you in this year? Why aren’t you at home studying instead of doing a job like this at this hour?” Ethan knew that being a mascot was an extremely tough job, and the pay wasn’t much. Usually, only students with complex financial situations took on such part-time jobs in the evenings. Moreover, this job al