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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 107: Knowing of the True
Walt Disney Corporation was a relatively small company, valued at just under a billion dollars. Yet, the Huxleys had poured billions of dollars into crushing it, determined to bring it down.But the Sinclairs refused to back down. If the Huxleys wanted to destroy Walt Disney Corporation, the Sinclairs would do everything in their power to ensure its survival.Over the next two days, both families engaged in an all-out financial war, pumping hundreds of millions into the stock market to counter each other. The battle raged as massive amounts of capital flowed in and out, each side determined to outlast the other.However, when the markets closed on Friday, the stock price of Walt Disney Corporation remained unchanged—neither collapsing nor soaring. It was a stalemate.That same evening, Cayden received a call from his grandfather, Arthur Huxley."Grandpa..." Cayden answered, his voice hesitant. He had already funneled nearly a billion dollars of the Huxley family’s fortune into this fi
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 108: Ethan's plan for Divorce
Charleston sighed deeply, his voice filled with both understanding and wisdom.“Ethan, I had a feeling something like this might happen when the System first decided to place you as a live-in husband. Women are one of the greatest trials a man will face in his life, and experiencing betrayal isn’t necessarily a bad thing—it’s a painful but valuable lesson.”He paused before continuing, his tone more solemn.“I just didn’t expect you to fall so deeply for Maya Reynolds.”Charleston's words carried a hint of regret as he admitted, “She wasn’t the one I originally intended for you to marry. My plan was for you to wed an ordinary woman, someone simple and sincere. But your second brother thought that was unfair—he insisted on choosing a beautiful wife for you, thinking it was already difficult enough for you to endure three years as a live-in husband.”A bitter chuckle escaped him. “Now, it seems his good intentions have only caused you more pain.”Ethan remained silent, but deep down, he
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 109: Tailing his wife!
The audio file from the email echoed in Ethan’s mind relentlessly. No matter how hard he tried to push it away, it only grew clearer, replaying in his thoughts like a cruel torment.He exhaled sharply, forcing himself to find solace in the fact that it was only an audio recording—no visual evidence.But sometimes, words and sounds could be far more excruciating than a video.A video presented a fixed reality. But audio? Audio left gaps—spaces for the mind to fill with its own worst imaginings.And Ethan's imagination was merciless."That bastard, Tony West..."Fury surged through him as he slammed his fist against the sink, the impact rattling through his bones. He had already made up his mind—revenge was inevitable.Maya.Tony.Even Renee.Every single person involved in this betrayal would pay.Then, a nagging thought surfaced in Ethan’s mind.‘Why has Maya been leaving so early in the morning and coming home so late at night?’It didn’t make sense. She was pregnant—she should be re
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 110: Testing and Revenge
Ethan was seething with rage, his fury so intense that he couldn’t think straight. No man in his position would be able to.Without hesitation, he grabbed his phone and dialed Mr. Ferragamo."Mr. Sinclair, what can I do for you?" Ferragamo asked respectfully.Ethan’s voice was laced with venom. "I want Tony West found. Scour every inch of Los Angeles. And when you find him—castrate him."That bastard had humiliated him once, having an affair with Maya while they were married. Then, he had the audacity to run to New York and bring Cayden Huxley into the picture, making a fool of him all over again.He deserved far worse than just castration.Ferragamo hesitated. "Mr. Sinclair, but didn’t you already make peace with the West family? If I recall, Marissa Huxley even… offered herself to you as compensation for her son’s actions. Hasn’t this matter been settled?"He knew Ethan to be a man of his word—someone who never went back on an agreement. If Ethan had given Marissa his word, why was
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 111: Sophie's Evidence
Sophie had amassed millions of fans on Threads, all captivated by her stunning figure and effortless elegance.Today, she was dressed in a refined, sophisticated gown that exuded grace, a stark contrast to her usual bold and arrogant demeanor. The outfit softened her presence, making her seem almost demure.Her makeup was meticulously applied—her lips painted a striking tomato-red shade that matched her flawlessly polished nails."Ethan..."Her voice was soft, almost delicate, as she called his name, her eyes brimming with admiration and something deeper—something more intense.Ethan was well aware of Sophie’s infatuation with him. He had always kept his distance, refusing to entertain any possibility between them.But there was another reason he struggled to look her in the eye.Her brother, Alexander, had a twisted habit of secretly sending him private photos of her—pictures Ethan had never asked for, never wanted. Because of that, being around Sophie always left him uneasy.And yet
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 112: Sophie Dream's
Sophie was no saint either.Before Ethan revealed his true identity as the president of Walt Disney Corporation, she had been even more ruthless than Maya with her mockery and insults.Her claim of secretly loving him for three years? Nothing but a lie.If Ethan had remained poor, Maya might have still kept him around as a backup plan, a second choice. But Sophie? She wouldn’t have even spared him a glance.Ethan’s resolve hardened. ‘Since you think we should be together, and you've gone to such lengths to confess your love to me, then fine—I’ll grant you your wish!’Maya’s betrayal had pushed him into an emotional spiral.At that moment, all he wanted was revenge—on her, on the entire Reynolds family.But then, after ten minutes, Ethan abruptly pushed Sophie away.He couldn't let himself be consumed by impulsiveness. If he allowed things to escalate beyond the point of no return, he would be no better than Maya.Breathing heavily, Ethan sat on the floor and pressed his hands against
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 113: A Date with Clara
"Really?"Clara's excitement was evident—she almost lost her composure.For years, she had endured Maya’s arrogance, watching her flaunt her status as the president’s wife to get whatever she wanted.Clara, on the other hand, had been with the company long before Ethan even became president. She had worked tirelessly, dedicating herself to its growth.And yet, Maya, who had done next to nothing, had the privilege of occupying one of the best offices.A flicker of doubt crossed Clara’s mind. She hesitated before asking, "Mr. Sinclair… is everything alright between you and Maya?"Ethan, of course, couldn’t reveal the humiliating truth about his marriage.He smiled smoothly and said, "Everything is great. In fact, Maya just got pregnant recently, and we’re very much in love. But I’ve realized I’ve been too indulgent with her and, in doing so, I’ve neglected the rest of you here at the office. That’s not the mark of a good leader, is it?"Hearing that, Clara’s suspicions faded, replaced b
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 114: Ethan get kicked out
Cayden crushed his cigarette against the pavement, his temper snapping as he turned on Tony. His voice was raw with frustration. "Screw you, Tony! Stop throwing Maya and your bullshit in my face! You think I don’t want revenge on Ethan Sinclair? I live for it! But do you have any idea what it takes? Money! Power! And guess what? My grandfather won’t give me another damn cent. So tell me—how the hell am I supposed to keep fighting him!?" For the past two days, Cayden had been a shadow of himself—angry, restless, but above all, afraid. He had bolted back to New York, too much of a coward to face Maya Reynolds again. Hell, he couldn’t even bring himself to text her back. Two days ago, he had sworn on everything that he would take her back from Ethan. Now? That promise felt like a joke. But Tony wasn’t ready to let this war end. Not yet. Not like this. "If Grandpa won’t give you the money, then find another way," Tony pushed, his tone sharp. "Ask your parents. Hell, borrow from Shan
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They were drawn to wealth and power.When a man holds high status, it becomes nearly impossible to tell whether a woman loves him for who he truly is—or simply for what he can offer.That’s why Ethan had made up his mind: he no longer wanted to be the president of a company. He wanted to live a simple, ordinary life, searching for a love that was genuine and untainted by greed.Only after finding someone who could love him without knowing his identity—someone willing to weather life’s hardships by his side—would he reveal the truth.Only that kind of woman would be deserving of the Sinclair family’s vast fortune, worth hundreds of billions.Maya and Sophie clearly weren’t that kind of woman.Sophie’s expression dimmed. “What’s so great about being average? It’s so much better to be a company president! Maya hurt you so badly—don’t you want to rise again and make her regret it?”But Ethan shook his head with conviction.“No,” he said firmly. “I don’t.” He had already gone through that
chapter 132: Revenge was inevitable.
Ethan and Maya locked eyes for a brief moment. She was still breathtaking—whether she was angry, smiling, crying, or even standing in the pouring rain. Her beauty hadn’t faded in the slightest. But Ethan knew—there was no going back for either of them. Maya kept insisting that Ethan couldn’t let go of her past with Tony, but that wasn’t the root of the problem. Her affair with Tony had taken place before Ethan revealed his true identity. It had hurt him deeply, yes—but it wasn’t something he couldn’t have forgiven. The real breaking point had been her entanglement with Cayden. By then, Maya was already his wife—married to the president of the Walt Disney Corporation and poised to become an heir to the Sinclair family. Even if nothing happened between her and Cayden beyond holding hands, that alone was inappropriate and disrespectful. And what hurt even more was how her attitude changed when Ethan lost everything. She treated him differently, coldly, as though his worth had disap
Chapter 131: Last question, are you absolutely sure about this divorce
Maya collapsed onto the ground, one hand clutching her stomach and the other covering her cheek as she broke down in tears. "You hit me? I can’t believe you actually hit me! In all three years of our marriage, you’ve never laid a hand on me—not even when you caught Tony and me together. You were furious then, but you still held back. And now… now you do this?" "Ethan, you’re not a man. You’re a coward—a monster!" It was true—Ethan had never struck Maya before. He had loved her. Even when Clara slapped Maya in the past, it had torn Ethan apart. He’d warned Clara never to touch her again. But now, as he saw Maya instinctively shield her stomach, a realization hit him like a truck—she hadn’t gone through with the abortion. She had lied to hurt him. Shaken, Ethan dropped to his knees and gently gathered her into his arms. "You… You didn’t go through with it?" Maya shoved him away, her voice trembling with rage and pain. "Even if I haven’t yet, I will—right after the divorce!" "And
Chapter 130: Divorce
Ethan looked at Sophie seriously and said, “Sophie, I’ve known you since you were seventeen. You’re not the kind of girl who throws herself at just anyone.”“Your parents raised you with discipline, and they never even allowed you to date boys. That’s why I think we should just put on a show to fool Maya — nothing more. Once she takes the bait, we stop. Agreed?”Sophie felt a twinge of disappointment, but she was also genuinely moved by Ethan’s integrity.“You’re a good man, Ethan. Men like you are so rare these days. Maya’s a fool for not treasuring you. She doesn’t deserve you,” she said softly. “Alright, I’ll go along with whatever you say.”“Good,” Ethan replied gently, brushing a strand of hair from Sophie’s face with a small smile.After that, he tidied up the shattered wineglass on the floor, then sat back and waited — knowing full well that Maya would be home soon.This time, he was going to give her a taste of her own medicine.At around 3:30 in the afternoon, Maya returned h
Chapter 129: Sophie's opinion
Mimi was a woman of pride and principle.Now that the Reynolds had risen to the ranks of a first-tier family in Los Angeles, every move they made was under the public’s microscope. Their reputation was steadily climbing, and they couldn’t afford even a hint of scandal.If Maya were to divorce Ethan immediately after his expulsion from the Sinclair family, it would spark relentless gossip and speculation. Such a move would damage the Reynolds’ image and jeopardize their hard-earned foothold in the competitive business world.Later that day, Maya returned to the New City residential estate in her sleek Audi. Inside, Ethan sat slumped on the couch, nursing a glass of wine, putting on a show of heartbreak and despair.Feigning nonchalance, he asked Maya about her meeting with Cayden. But Maya, of course, couldn’t reveal the truth. She fabricated a story, claiming she had only spoken to Cayden briefly before being kicked out of his hospital room.‘Really? You, the woman he’s obsessed with,
Chapter 128: I want to divorce Ethan
“They can do whatever they want! I’m divorcing Maya Reynolds anyway. She means nothing to me anymore!”Ethan had repeated those words to himself over and over, trying to convince his heart to catch up with his decision. But no matter how many times he said it, his fingers still betrayed him—dialing Maya’s number at 12:10 p.m.When she answered, he kept his voice calm, pretending as if nothing was wrong.“Maya, where are you? I made lunch. Are you coming home to eat?”From the other end, Maya replied casually, “I’m still at the office. I won’t be coming home for lunch. Just eat without me.”Ethan’s eyes narrowed.Office, huh? If he hadn’t sent someone to follow her, he would’ve believed that lie. Again.‘Three years of marriage, and all she’s done is lie to me… over and over again.’But Ethan didn’t confront her. Not yet.“Didn’t you say you were going to visit Cayden Huxley at the hospital? How did it go?” he asked, maintaining his calm façade.“I did,” she replied quickly. “I apologi
Chapter 127: Chosing Cayden over Ethan
Maya blinked in surprise at his request. “Huh? Lock the door? What if a nurse comes in later?”Cayden flashed a sly, almost devilish grin. “That’s exactly why we should lock it—to make sure no one interrupts. I thought we could have a little pillow talk.”As he spoke, he got out of bed and moved over to the window, slowly pulling the curtains shut. The golden sunlight that had flooded the room vanished, replaced by a soft, muted glow that filled the space with a suggestive, almost intimate atmosphere.Maya understood what Cayden was implying. Her cheeks flushed slightly, a mix of hesitation and awareness flickering across her delicate features. Yet, despite her reservations, she quietly turned the lock on the door.She walked over to the bed and sat down gently. “Cayden, I’m truly sorry my husband hurt you. Are your fingers still in pain?”Cayden looked down at his injured right hand with a helpless sigh. “Pain is the least of it. The real tragedy is that I may never use them properly
Chapter 126: Chop off Ethan fingers for six million dollars
The index and middle fingers on Ethan’s right hand—those were the exact ones he had shattered on Cayden’s hand. It was clear now: Cayden was aiming for a poetic form of revenge, repaying injury with identical injury. He wanted Ethan to suffer the same fate. Ethan couldn't help but let out a cold, amused smile. He actually admired the symmetry in that approach. With a calm tone, he asked, "What did Salvatore say?" Ferragamo replied, "Salvatore agreed. He said he had no choice—if he refused, Shane Huxley would’ve just hired someone else." He added quickly, "But don’t worry, Mr. Ethan. I haven’t ordered any counteraction. You made it clear—no moves against the Huxleys or Wests until you give the green light." "Alright..." Ethan murmured, his voice low. He had no intention of making a move until after the divorce was finalized. He wanted everything to fall into place at the right time. Without another word, Ethan ended the call. But just as he set the phone down, it rang again—this
Chapter 125: Breaking Ethan's fingers
"Honey, how did it go? Is everything okay?" Maya asked anxiously as she stepped forward.Ethan let out a sigh. "I won’t be detained for now, and I can go home. But Cayden Huxley’s finger is broken, so I have to cover his medical expenses. Babe, I don’t have any money right now… I’ll have to use the Reynolds' funds."Maya's expression stiffened. She had always dreamed of enjoying a lavish lifestyle with her husband’s wealth, not the other way around. The idea of using her family’s money on his problems left her clearly displeased.Clara, watching from the side, scoffed in disdain. She knew all too well that the Reynolds had only risen to prominence in Los Angeles thanks to Ethan’s efforts. Without him, they wouldn’t have come this far so quickly.Stepping forward, Clara declared, "I’ll cover the medical expenses."Maya’s face darkened instantly, but before she could respond, her best friend Renee cut in sharply. "Miss Walport, what exactly is your relationship with Ethan? What gives yo
