Ethan and Sophia took a seat beside Elora and Sophia's parents. After a moment, Ethan excused himself and stood up.Navigating through the crowd, he soon spotted Giselle. While Giselle appeared stunned and surprised to see Ethan, he wasn't, as he had personally requested Victoria to extend an invitation to her.Giselle greeted him happily, "Master, you're here."Ethan smiled and complimented her, "You're looking beautiful, Giselle. I didn't expect to see you."Giselle returned the smile, explaining, "I received an invite due to managing a big hotel."Giselle was the manager of Ethans hotel which was now named the Nightingale Enchanted Hotel, although Ethan was now her boss she didn't know that he was the CEO of Aureus. Ethan nodded appreciatively, "That's okay. I've seen your good work and the profits that reflect in my account. You're doing very well."Giselle acknowledged, "I'm living a good life because of you. This is nothing compared. I'll always be willing to serve."Ethan's sm
New release: Hello my dear readers I'm happy you guys been supporting me from day 1 till now. For the past few days I know you guys are aware of how I'm dropping chapters constantly and I hope you can keep supporting by dropping comments and sending gems. This is an announcement to inform you all that our new book, Rise Of The Student Billonaire is out and this is so nice and interesting different from all other rags to riches books. I'll be happy if you all could just spend a minute to check it out and drop an honest review in its comment. Thank you. #Dragonsly
Suddenly, the door of the chopper swung open, and a leg emerged before the person himself stepped out. Dressed in a sharp blue suit, adorned with expensive jeweled glasses and a Chopad 201 carat watch, the man was none other than William Blackwood, Ethan's father. Although the crowd couldn't see his face clearly, the opulence of his attire left everyone astonished.Following William was the Boss Lady, who served as his assistant, and two towering men, all equipped with guns. Observing this arrival, the audience couldn't contain their amazement."That must be the CEO. He looks around 40," someone speculated. Another added, "Even without seeing his face, just his attire alone must cost more than $10 million.""And look at those bodyguards with guns," remarked another, emphasizing the level of security.Lily, along with other ladies, had also risen to their feet, captivated by the spectacle. The only ones wearing expressions of shock were Sophia's parents.Elora turned to Ethan and inqui
Instantly, the room fell into a hushed stillness, every eye focused on the man who held the key to so many unanswered questions. William cleared his throat and offered a warm smile as he addressed the assembled crowd, "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, who are here to support this significant event. I believe most of you know me, and for those who didn't, you do now. My name is William Blackwood. Well, Blackwood isn't my real surname; it's a name I adopted in the business world for certain reasons. I'll reveal my true surname at a later time."He paused for a moment, allowing his words to sink in. "Many say William Blackwood is a millionaire, some say he's a billionaire, and others even venture to call him a trillionaire. But, in the end, what truly matters is that the man you see before you is a businessman."Ethan, watching his father with pride, turned to Sophia, who wore a slight air of concern. He gently wrapped his arms around her and pressed her hand softly, reassuring her.
Ethan, upon hearing his name pronounced, wasted no time. He rose to his feet, his stride purposeful as he made his way towards the stage.A collective gasp hung in the air, followed by a profound stillness that settled like a heavy shroud. The shock was visible, rendering the audience momentarily speechless.Sophia, her world suddenly a whirlwind of confusion, found herself unable to utter a word. Her gaze was fixed solely on Ethan, questions swirling in her mind, struggling to find answers.Elora and her parents, however, were visibly elated, their faces lit up with pride and joy as they watched Ethan ascend the stage.Lily and Charlotte exchanged incredulous glances. The question that echoed in their minds was one shared by many in the room: What was happening?Maxwell Carson, Olivia Lawrence, and Charles Fitzgerald, too, were left dumbfounded, unable to comprehend the turn of events before them.Giselle, her eyes locked on the stage, was equally bewildered, desperately trying to pie
"What the hell is going on Charlotte? How can Ethan be the CEO? Is this some kind of joke?" Lily's voice trembled with disbelief and confusion.Charlotte's brows furrowed, mirroring Lily's perplexity. "I'm wondering the same too, Lily. I'm utterly confused. Is he really the CEO of Aureus?"Lily vehemently shook her head. "No, this can't be. This poor guy was just a part-time cleaner and delivery guy. How could he possibly be the CEO? Besides, Ethan always told me his dad left home after his mom's death and never returned."Charlotte offered a speculative thought. "What if William Blackwood is his dad and he's now returned?"Lily's expression hardened. "No, this can't be. It's impossible. Why would they have different surnames then?"Charlotte attempted to rationalize, recalling William Blackwood's words. "Well, he did say the name Blackwood was just a business alias. What if Nightingale is their real surname?"Lily shook her head vigorously. "It's too much, Charlotte. I can't wrap my h
But dad, I'm still wondering how; this seems to be a joke; it's not possible," Charles said in disbelief.Meanwhile, Lily anxiously waited for a reply from her anonymous contact, but there was no response. She looked at Charlotte and expressed her concern, saying,"The anonymous guy isn't replying either. I don't know what to do."Charlotte sighed and tried to comfort Lily, saying, "Let's just be patient and watch what happens. We can't change anything now."At the same time, Olivia's dad returned to Olivia in shock and revealed, "I just confirmed that a young man named Ethan Nightingale purchased Blue Moon Villa 3.""Wow!" Hearing this revelation, Olivia covered her mouth in shock. She exclaimed, "That means he didn't lie. Moreover, when he told us the project belonged to him too, he wasn't lying. But how could he act poor?"Robert gulped and suggested, "Just like how in movies rich men go underground and act poor, I think that's what he did."Olivia, feeling a sense of regret, asked
There was applause, and Dera, seated there, was visibly pleased.Ethan then spoke about many aspects of the project and more. Looking at the crowd, he said, "There are a lot of enemies of mine even here. They all looked down on me, but to say it another way, you can never go on a strike with me, Ethan Nightingale, and gain the upper hand. Hearing this, the likes of Charlotte, Lily, Maxwell, Olivia, and Charles had ugly expressions.That aside, I'd like to thank all my team members for their good work, starting with Victoria Campbell, who is the manager of Aureus Group of Conglomerates. Please join me on stage."Victoria smiled happily, got up, and walked to the stage, accompanied by applause. Ethan continued, "Manager Campbell has done a lot of work on this project. I know how many nights she has stayed to make sure everything is right, and surely I, as her boss, won't fail her." He looked at Victoria and said, "Manager, I appreciate it."Victoria nodded with a smile and replied, "T