Later in the night, Ethan donned the new clothes he had purchased, dressing handsomely and exuding a sharp appearance. Stepping out, he made his way towards his car and settled inside, starting the engine. As he prepared to depart, he pressed the horn, prompting the security guard to open the door for him.The security guard respectfully inquired, "Master Ethan, are you planning to return tonight?"Ethan responded, his voice filled with assurance, "I'm going for an important meeting. If I won't be returning, I'll send you a message to inform you. You can rely on that."The security guard nodded, displaying his loyalty, and wished him well, saying, "Take care, master."Ethan flashed a warm smile in return, expressing his appreciation, and drove away into the night.After driving for some time, Ethan arrived at a larger hotel, where he parked his car and entered the premises. Following Cory's suggestion, he headed straight to the restaurant area. A waiter promptly escorted him to his de
Victoria confirmed, "Yes, I am. Congratulations, sir. I won't take up much of your time now. Just give me a call when you're ready to visit." With that, she ended the call.Overwhelmed by the news, Cory rushed towards Ethan and dropped to his knees. "Ethan, am I really a CEO now?" He gulped, his voice filled with a mix of excitement and disbelief.Ethan was taken aback by Cory's sudden reaction. "What are you doing, Cory? Yes, you are now the CEO of Nexus. Get up! People are staring at you. Don't make a scene. It's irritating."Cory got up from his knees and settled back into his seat, aware of the curious gazes from the onlookers. He smiled at them reassuringly, subtly signaling that everything was fine, and they should go about their own business.Turning back to Ethan, still perplexed, he inquired, "Ethan, the manager of Aureus just contacted me. Is this your doing?"Ethan nodded affirmatively, reiterating, "Yes, as I said, you are now the CEO of Nexus."Cory couldn't contain his
Taking a deep breath, Giselle began to explain her unfortunate predicament. "I tripped while serving, and the wine accidentally spilled on that man," she recounted, her voice laced with regret. "I've pleaded with him several times, apologizing profusely, but he simply won't accept my apology."Ethan's eyes narrowed with a mix of concern and anger as he listened intently to Giselle's account. He got up and turned to the young man. "Would you keep hitting a lady because of a small mistake?" Ethan's voice seethed with anger as he confronted the young man, his eyes blazing with intensity.The young man sneered dismissively and retorted, "Small mistake? Take a look at my clothes now. I'm having a date tonight, and do you know how long it took for the lady to finally agree to have dinner with me? And now she soils my shirt."Ethan's face contorted with a mixture of anger and contempt. "So, you want to bully her because of a mere soiled cloth?" He shot back, his voice dripping with disdain.
Gulp!" The young man swalloeed hard and nervously said to Ethan, "Yes, I've received it. Thank you."The surrounding people were astounded by Ethan's ability to pay $2 million on the spot. They whispered among themselves, expressing their shock and disbelief. Some of the things they said were, "Did you see that? He actually paid!" "I can't believe he has that kind of money!" "How did he do it?"Giselle, still in a state of shock, looked at Ethan with appreciation in her eyes. She couldn't believe that he had gone to such lengths to help her. She expressed her gratitude by saying, "Ethan, thank you so much. I will give you every penny of my salary from now on and work hard to repay you."Ethan shook his head and replied, "No, Giselle, you don't have to worry about that. Just focus on your own dreams and aspirations."Ethan was about to turn to the young man and speak, but the sight of the person walking through the crowd left him stunned and speechless.Dressed in a beautiful night d
Yolanda glared at Caleb, warning him, "Caleb, don't you dare touch me. I'll be forced to hit you."Caleb let out a frustrated sigh and retorted, "Yolanda, do you mean to say you trust him more than you trust me?"Yolanda chuckled sarcastically, shaking her head. "Trust you? Do you think we are that close or have any reason to trust you?"Growing increasingly angry, Caleb slapped his forehead in exasperation. He pointed accusingly at Ethan and questioned Yolanda, "Then who is he, Yolanda? Why do you believe him instead of me?"Yolanda struggled to find the right words to respond.Caleb, losing his temper, tried to grab Yolanda's arm. But before he could, Yolanda swiftly raised her hand and delivered a resounding slap across his face. "Don't you dare touch me! Ethan is my friend, so get out of my way!"Caleb, seething with anger, turned his attention to Ethan. He stepped forward, gripping Ethan's collar tightly, and seethed, "Damn you, man! Do you think you can just ruin my night bec
During the order of the food, Cory shifted towards Ethan and asked."Buddy, who's that Giselle lady? She's pretty."Ethan chuckled. "She was my colleague back then in school." He replied. "Colleague in school?" Cory frowned, repeating it. "We went to the same school, so how come I don't know her?" He asked.Ethan leaned in slightly, a playful glimmer in his eyes, and spoke in a reminiscent tone."Have you forgotten that we went to the same junior high school and university, Cory? Well, except for senior high school."Cory, caught off guard, slapped his thighs in realization. "Damn, that's true!" he exclaimed, a mixture of surprise and amusement coloring his voice. He continued, unable to contain his curiosity."Anyways, I'm curious. Is this lady really the manager at Luxuria? She's very pretty too." Ethan's smile widened, his eyes twinkling with a hint of mischief. "Of course she is," he responded, a note of certainty in his voice.Cory chuckled, shaking his head. "It seems like my
Later in the evening, Ethan arrived at the company to pick up Victoria. Getting there, he was stunned seeing her. Victoria looked exquisite that night, her attire a testament to refined elegance. She wore a stunning gown that hugged her figure gracefully. The rich color of her dress accentuated her complexion beautifully, while delicate embroidery adorned the bodice, adding a touch of intricate charm. Her accessories, like a necklace and earrings, subtly enhanced her natural beauty without overpowering her presence."I must admit, you look very beautiful." Ethan complimented. Victoria blushed in excitement. "Thank you, master." She saidAfter picking her up, they drove to the place where they were going to bid for the land.As they approached the auction location, a private venue tucked away from prying eyes, a sight greeted them that hinted at the caliber of individuals who had registered for the bidding. High-end cars were neatly parked in rows, a reflection of the esteemed partici
As the bidding reached a staggering amount of $950 million from room 5, a collective frown spread across the faces of those in the other rooms. The substantial bid had caught their attention, causing a ripple of astonishment and concern. The participants, realizing the magnitude of the competition, grew more determined to secure the coveted 50-acre land parcel.The voice in the speaker acknowledged the end of the second round and addressed the bidders, "Since round two has also concluded, we will proceed to the next round. Please refrain from stating small amounts that may waste our time. Let's make it a tough one."With a commanding tone, the voice continued, "We have $950 million. Participant one, what are you bidding?"Participant one's voice filled the room confidently as they declared, "I bid $1 billion."The bold bid resonated through the speakers. The stakes were now high, which showed that it was getting tough. As that round came to an end, only three participants remained o