Ethan nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, dad, that's exactly it. Sophia loves me for who I am, not for what I have. She doesn't care about material possessions or wealth; she values love and genuine connection."Williams smiled warmly and said, "She sounds perfect for you, son. It's a rare and precious thing to find someone who loves you unconditionally, regardless of your wealth or status."He then continued, "Actually, Ethan, I don't think you should reveal your identity to her now. Let your relationship grow naturally, let her continue to know the real you."Ethan frowned slightly, feeling torn. "Why do you say that, dad? Do you think she'll leave me if she finds out about my identity?" he asked with concern in his voice.Williams smiled reassuringly and said, "No, that's not what I meant. He sat with a serious expression, his voice carrying a weight of experience and concern. "Ethan, the business world can be a dark and unforgiving place. Being in a relationship while managing a
As the minutes passed, the shoplifter maintained his act, pretending to be interested in the phones while concealing his stolen goods. Ethan remained focused on his task, unaware that he was inadvertently aiding the shoplifter's scheme.Little did Ethan know that in just a few moments, his peaceful phone-shopping experience would take an unexpected turn, and he would find himself inadvertently caught up in a situation he never saw coming.Few minutes later, the guy in the hoodie swiftly left the store without making any purchases, disappearing into the bustling street. Unbeknownst to everyone, he had successfully stolen several items, including the phones he had deftly concealed in his pocket.At that moment, Ethan had also found the phone he wanted to buy, an iPhone 14, and called the sales lady over. As he pointed to the phone, he casually added, "And also add this Samsung Ultra 23, please."However, before the sales lady could respond, her eyes fell on the empty display shelf wher
The lady wanted to call the police, but after a second thought, she stopped. Fear of involving her boss in the matter and potentially losing her job overwhelmed her. Thud!"She fell on her knees in front of Ethan and started crying, explaining her situation. She pleaded, "Sir, please pay for the phones. I'm a student working here to earn money for my school and home. If I don't account for the lost items, I'll not only get fired but also be forced to work for months without payment or even face arrest." She held onto Ethan's leg, crying desperately.Ethan looked at the lady and sighed. He didn't want to pay for something he didn't do, but he couldn't ignore the distress he saw before him. Reluctantly, he asked, "How much are the lost items?"The lady quickly checked and replied, "It's $10,000."Ethan nodded and then added, "I want the iPhone 14 and the Ultra 23, both with the highest storage. How much for both together?"The lady did the math and replied, "It's $3,019, so the total
Giselle frowned lightly and said, "Boss, all orders have been delivered. The new orders are being cooked and will be served soon. The other waiters are also working diligently.""You bastard!" The boss's rage knew no bounds as he raised his hand and slapped Giselle once more. The force of the blow sent her sprawling to the floor, with red marks imprinted on her cheeks."Go and mop here and find something better to do. Believe it or not, I'll deduct this month's salary because of your behavior," the boss yelled furiously.Giselle slowly got up, feeling the pain in her cheeks, and walked out. She needed to go to the store room to pick up the mop bucket and supplies. To reach there, she had to pass by where Ethan was seated.When she reached him, she forced a smile and spoke quickly, "Ethan, please wait for me. I'll be back."Ethan was puzzled by her hurried behavior but assumed she had something urgent to attend to. He nodded with a smile and watched her walk away. A few minutes later, h
The boss, stunned and defenseless, could only cover his face in a feeble attempt to shield himself from the torrent of blows. His arrogance had finally met its match in Ethan's righteous fury.Giselle's eyes welled with tears as she watched the violence unfold. She knew Ethan was defending her and standing up against injustice, but she feared the consequences of such a violent outburst.Amidst the chaos, the commotion caught the attention of the hotel's security team. Within moments, they rushed into the kitchen to intervene and restore order."Enough! Break it up!" the security guards shouted, attempting to separate Ethan from the boss.Reluctantly, the guards managed to pull Ethan away, their combined strength enough to restrain him. Breathing heavily, Ethan's rage began to subside, but the fire of indignation still burned in his eyes.The boss, now red-faced with anger and humiliation, glared at Ethan and shouted, "You dare hit me? Who the hell do you think you are?"Giselle watche
The boss hesitated, still grappling with the shock of the situation. "This hotel is worth millions," he finally said, trying to regain some semblance of control.Ethan raised an eyebrow, seemingly unimpressed. "Of course, it is, but I need a specific figure."The boss took a moment to compose himself, attempting to assert his authority once more. "Fine," he said, his voice laced with defiance. "9 million dollars."Ethan's expression remained unreadable as he pondered the price. "I'll buy this hotel for ten million dollars," he countered, his voice resolute.The boss scoffed, assuming Ethan was playing some sort of game. "Ten million? Do you even have that kind of money?""I have what it takes," Ethan replied, his tone unwavering. "You have three minutes to consider my offer. If you decide to accept, let me know."The boss eyed the card skeptically, unsure whether to take Ethan seriously or dismiss him as a delusional dreamer. "And if I don't agree?" he challenged.Ethan's eyes flashed
The corners of Ethan's lips curled up into a satisfied smile. "That's right," he said calmly, "the $10 million is in your account now. I am now the owner of this hotel. Make the arrangements and leave."The boss was at a loss for words. The reality of the situation finally sank in, and he realized that Ethan's audacious claim was, in fact, true. The power dynamics had shifted dramatically within a few minutes. The shock on the faces of the workers was palpable. They exchanged bewildered glances, muttering words of disbelief and astonishment under their breath. "Did you see that?" one of them whispered, eyes wide with disbelief. "He just transferred $10 million like it was nothing!"Others nodded in agreement, their minds struggling to comprehend the swift change of events. "Who is he?" another worker wondered aloud, "And how on earth does he have that kind of money?""Could he be Giselle's boyfriend?" Another asked"No I don't think so, if her boyfriend was this rich she wouldn't b
Ethan frowned, looking sternly at the man who had stolen the phones. "You said I should forgive you. What did you do?" he asked with controlled anger.The thief was panicking, his voice trembling as he confessed, "I stole phones from the shop yesterday."Ethan's anger surged, and he couldn't contain it any longer. He angrily raised his hand and slapped the man twice, his frustration evident. "So you know the nonsense thing you did, right? Do you know a phone store would have lost $10,000 because of you? I had to pay for that money because you were near me?"The man fell to his knees at Ethan's feet, begging for forgiveness. "Forgive me, sir, forgive me. I didn't want to, but I didn't have a choice," he cried.Ethan's patience was wearing thin, but he continued to press the man for answers. He held his collar, raising him up to face him directly. "You didn't have a choice?" he questioned, his voice sharp with frustration. He slapped the man again, unable to comprehend the justificatio