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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 81: The feminists nurse
Whether a nurse, doctor, pilot, or entrepreneur, all humans carry within them a natural inclination to empathize, especially with members of their own gender. The female nurse, however, took this inclination to another level, fueled by her staunch feminist beliefs and an active online presence where she advocated fiercely for women’s rights.In her eyes, Maya was nothing short of extraordinary—a vision of beauty that transcended the ordinary. She regarded Maya as a goddess, someone who deserved to be cherished and adored, not humiliated or made to beg for forgiveness."Men should treasure women like her. How dare he treat her with such cruelty, forcing her to kneel and plead? It’s appalling!" the nurse thought indignantly, her judgment of Ethan growing harsher by the second.This nurse had a history of calling out men she deemed unworthy or unjust. Her Instagram following, a strong network of feminists, often supported her lengthy, passionate posts. One notable instance was when she c
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 82: bond between Ethan
The Reynolds family collectively experienced a moment of realization.They finally understood the purpose behind Old Ms. Mimi’s seemingly cruel actions.For the past three years, Ethan had spent the most time with Lucky, the poodle. Lucky was the only member of the Reynolds household who had never judged or looked down on him.From Ethan's previous visits, it was clear how strong their bond was. Lucky's loyalty and affection toward Ethan stood out, something no other family member could replicate.Old Ms. Mimi recognized this and knew Lucky was the only leverage they had to draw Ethan back to the Reynolds' home. Her own influence, or anyone else’s in the family, paled in comparison to that little poodle.Though it was already three in the morning and still raining heavily, the Reynolds family remained wide awake, their minds racing with plans.Meanwhile, John couldn’t sleep either, though his sleeplessness had nothing to do with family matters—it was because he was following his mothe
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 83: The Ancestral Rules
Ethan ignored Old Ms. Mimi entirely, even though she was the matriarch and commanded immense authority in the Reynolds family. His presence here wasn’t for their sake but for Lucky’s."Where’s Lucky?" Ethan asked curtly, directing the question at Alexander—the only Reynolds he was willing to address directly.Alexander immediately replied, "Lucky is inside with Maya."Miss Julia stepped forward, eager to explain. "Ethan, don’t hold it against Maya for not coming out to greet you. She was on her knees for so long yesterday that she needed hours of emergency care at the hospital. She’s only just started to recover and can’t walk yet."Ethan knew Maya’s constitution well. She was indeed delicate and prone to fatigue. However, the claim of hours-long emergency treatment sounded exaggerated. For the three years they had been married, Ethan had been the one meticulously looking after her. He understood her health better than anyone else.Without commenting further, Ethan strode into the ho
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 84: reconciling
Ethan glanced at the bracelet but didn’t reach for it. "I don’t take back what I’ve already given. And let’s make one thing clear—I wasn’t freeloading off the Reynolds these past three years. I don’t want anyone thinking otherwise."His tone was firm, leaving no room for argument. The Reynolds had supported him during his time as a live-in husband, and Ethan wasn’t about to let them weaponize that against him now.Old Ms. Mimi gave a small nod of acknowledgment and took the bracelet back. She had always admired it, viewing it as a prized possession from her “formal son-in-law.” Now that she knew it was a gift from Ethan, she had been eyeing it with even more affection.As Ethan adjusted Lucky in his arms, he said flatly, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.""Wait!" Maya called after him, her voice soft but insistent. "I’d like to speak with you alone. It won’t take long."Before Ethan could respond, Miss Julia chimed in eagerly, "Yes, Ethan! You’ve barely been here a moment.
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 85: Blind date
Three years ago, Sophie was just a high school girl with a petite and modest appearance, far from the alluring figure she had now developed.Back then, Ethan had always viewed her as a younger sister and never entertained any inappropriate thoughts about her. However, things had taken an uncomfortable turn recently.Alexander, ever the troublemaker, had been sending Ethan provocative photos of Sophie—images she hadn’t even posted on her Instagram. Each picture was more seductive than the last, leaving Ethan increasingly unsettled.Now, Ethan avoided even glancing at Sophie. Those photos lingered in his mind, and he found himself battling thoughts he knew were entirely inappropriate.The very idea made him feel despicable. Regardless of how attracted he had been to Maya, it had been within the bounds of marriage. But Sophie? That was entirely off-limits.Resolute, Ethan ignored Sophie’s attempts to engage him and left the villa without looking back.As he walked to his car with Lucky s
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 86: sleeping over
Ethan stared at Marissa, utterly baffled, unable to grasp her intentions.Marissa rose from the ground, her expression transforming completely. Determination burned in her eyes, as though she had resolved to risk everything, even her dignity, for her cause."Mr. Sinclair," she began, her voice steady despite the weight of her words, "Giovanni, Tony, the Walt Disney Corporation staff, and those from the West’s company all know I came here to meet you today."Ethan nodded, his tone indifferent. "I know that. So what?"Marissa took a deep breath, then suddenly said, "I can stay here tonight."Ethan froze, utterly taken aback by her statement. What a brazen thing to say!It was in that moment he finally pieced together her meaning.The scandal of Tony sleeping with Maya—Ethan’s ex-wife—had been a public humiliation, tarnishing Ethan’s pride and reputation as the president of the prestigious Walt Disney Corporation. But if Ethan were to sleep with Tony’s mother, Marissa, the narrative woul
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 87: As Ethan Forgiven me
The next morning, Ethan didn’t arrive at the office until ten.He had spent the entire night captivated by Marissa’s singing.With a glass of whiskey in hand, he listened as her voice transported him to a bygone era of New York, immersing him in a world of nostalgia and elegance.Marissa’s talent was undeniable—her voice rivaled that of a true diva.Had she not come from a wealthy family, with no need to pursue a career, she could have easily achieved fame and stardom.Mesmerized, Ethan pulled out his phone and recorded a few videos of her performance, sending them to his grandfather and Butler Frank.His grandfather, impressed not only by her voice but also by her timeless beauty, couldn’t help but express his admiration for her.Butler Frank couldn't help but feel envious of Ethan—he had long harbored feelings for Marissa.However, despite having had quite a bit to drink, Ethan didn’t lay a finger on her.The only thing he asked was for her to try on every dress she had brought with
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 88: Setting a blind date for his ex
Maya was so thrilled that, in her mind, she already saw herself as Ethan’s wife.'If Butler Frank is Ethan’s servant, that means he’s mine too.'With that thought, she turned to him and said, “Butler Frank…”Ethan’s expression darkened slightly. He had expected her to address him properly as Mr. Romano Reyes, not so casually as Butler Frank.Ethan himself could speak to him that way because Butler Frank was his subordinate—but Maya had no such privilege.Without the slightest hesitation, Maya continued, “Butler Frank, I’m flattered by your kind words. Since Ethan considers you family, I’ll do the same from now on. You don’t have to worry about a thing.”Ethan nearly laughed. The way she spoke made it sound as if she were bestowing Butler Frank some grand favor—like she was magnanimously declaring she wouldn’t treat him as a mere servant once she became the mistress of the household.Butler Frank, ever the humble man, simply nodded politely. “Thank you… thank you.” Though he knew Maya
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Chapter 92: Meeting Grandaunt Lily
Maya was at a loss for words, finally realizing that it seemed inappropriate to drink champagne on such an occasion.Champagne was usually drink during celebratory event like weddings or when one's favorite's sports team has won a championship.Who would pop champagne when a relative is on her deathbed? Maya silently put away the champagne and said, "Hubby, can I connect my cell phone to the Bluetooth speaker of the car? I want to play a song in my playlist." Maya and Ethan had slightly different tastes in music. The trip this time would take close to two hours, and it'd be agonizing for her if they kept playing songs she disliked. Ethan would never force others to listen to the song he liked. Hence, he allowed Maya to connect her phone to the Bluetooth player and play her preferred songs.To his surprised, the first song that Maya played after connecting her phone to the Bluetooth player of the car was 'A thousand Reason to be Sad.' The familiar piano prelude instantly reminded b
Chapter 91: Ethan identity have be exposed for long
"No, no! Not like how we used to be! We have to act like a loving couple—completely affectionate with each other!"Maya’s voice trembled as tears welled in her eyes. She immediately regretted her words, realizing she had reminded Ethan of how poorly she had treated him in the past.Ethan chuckled, though his laughter held a tinge of sarcasm. "I don’t think that’s necessary. We can simply tell her we’re still married. No need for an elaborate act."Truthfully, Ethan had no objections to the idea of pretending. In fact, he might have suggested it himself even if Maya hadn’t. He knew how much Lily had wanted their marriage to last, and with her on her deathbed, learning they were divorced would only bring her heartbreak.Considering that Lily had once saved his life, Ethan couldn't bring himself to let her pass away in sorrow.Maya quickly insisted, "No, it’s absolutely necessary! Grandma told us that Grandaunt Lily found out about your real identity a long time ago. She also knows about
Chapter 90: pretending to be married
To create an opportunity for Maya and Ethan to reconcile, Old Ms. Mimi decided to use Lily’s critical condition to her advantage. The only uncertainty was whether Ethan would agree. After all, he had already divorced Maya and severed ties with the Reynolds. He had no obligation toward them, let alone a distant relative like Grandaunt Lily. Because of this, Klein and his children weren’t optimistic about the plan. Maya’s mother, Julia, sighed and said, "Maya, I know you’re hopeful, but don’t get ahead of yourself. Ethan has become so coldhearted. He left you standing in the rain for two hours without a second thought, and he even tried to set you up with a disabled man. Do you really think he’ll agree to pretend you’re still married—for your sake?" Maya bit her lip, silently acknowledging that Ethan had indeed grown ruthless. But despite her doubts, she gathered her courage and dialed his number. At that moment, Ethan was still at The Timeless Restaurant, finishing his meal with
Chapter 89: Grandaunt Lily
"Mr. Ethan…!"Liam and Butler Frank tensed as Maya splashed water onto Ethan’s face.As his subordinates, they felt responsible for failing to prevent such an offense against their master.Butler Frank quickly apologized, bowing his head. "This is my fault. I’m getting old and powerless… and Liam can’t stand to intervene either."Ethan remained composed, casually picking up a napkin and wiping his face. "Don’t worry about it. The water wasn’t even cold. Besides, I expected her to react this way."He had deliberately provoked Maya to ensure she understood—there was no future between them.---After storming out of The Timeless Restaurant, Maya immediately called Renee.Renee had only just driven away, but upon hearing Maya’s voice, she turned the car around and returned to pick her up, taking her straight to Old Ms. Mimi’s villa.As soon as Maya walked through the door, her family gathered around, eager for details about the dinner.Still fuming, Maya recounted everything that had happ
Chapter 88: Setting a blind date for his ex
Maya was so thrilled that, in her mind, she already saw herself as Ethan’s wife.'If Butler Frank is Ethan’s servant, that means he’s mine too.'With that thought, she turned to him and said, “Butler Frank…”Ethan’s expression darkened slightly. He had expected her to address him properly as Mr. Romano Reyes, not so casually as Butler Frank.Ethan himself could speak to him that way because Butler Frank was his subordinate—but Maya had no such privilege.Without the slightest hesitation, Maya continued, “Butler Frank, I’m flattered by your kind words. Since Ethan considers you family, I’ll do the same from now on. You don’t have to worry about a thing.”Ethan nearly laughed. The way she spoke made it sound as if she were bestowing Butler Frank some grand favor—like she was magnanimously declaring she wouldn’t treat him as a mere servant once she became the mistress of the household.Butler Frank, ever the humble man, simply nodded politely. “Thank you… thank you.” Though he knew Maya
Chapter 87: As Ethan Forgiven me
The next morning, Ethan didn’t arrive at the office until ten.He had spent the entire night captivated by Marissa’s singing.With a glass of whiskey in hand, he listened as her voice transported him to a bygone era of New York, immersing him in a world of nostalgia and elegance.Marissa’s talent was undeniable—her voice rivaled that of a true diva.Had she not come from a wealthy family, with no need to pursue a career, she could have easily achieved fame and stardom.Mesmerized, Ethan pulled out his phone and recorded a few videos of her performance, sending them to his grandfather and Butler Frank.His grandfather, impressed not only by her voice but also by her timeless beauty, couldn’t help but express his admiration for her.Butler Frank couldn't help but feel envious of Ethan—he had long harbored feelings for Marissa.However, despite having had quite a bit to drink, Ethan didn’t lay a finger on her.The only thing he asked was for her to try on every dress she had brought with
Chapter 86: sleeping over
Ethan stared at Marissa, utterly baffled, unable to grasp her intentions.Marissa rose from the ground, her expression transforming completely. Determination burned in her eyes, as though she had resolved to risk everything, even her dignity, for her cause."Mr. Sinclair," she began, her voice steady despite the weight of her words, "Giovanni, Tony, the Walt Disney Corporation staff, and those from the West’s company all know I came here to meet you today."Ethan nodded, his tone indifferent. "I know that. So what?"Marissa took a deep breath, then suddenly said, "I can stay here tonight."Ethan froze, utterly taken aback by her statement. What a brazen thing to say!It was in that moment he finally pieced together her meaning.The scandal of Tony sleeping with Maya—Ethan’s ex-wife—had been a public humiliation, tarnishing Ethan’s pride and reputation as the president of the prestigious Walt Disney Corporation. But if Ethan were to sleep with Tony’s mother, Marissa, the narrative woul
Chapter 85: Blind date
Three years ago, Sophie was just a high school girl with a petite and modest appearance, far from the alluring figure she had now developed.Back then, Ethan had always viewed her as a younger sister and never entertained any inappropriate thoughts about her. However, things had taken an uncomfortable turn recently.Alexander, ever the troublemaker, had been sending Ethan provocative photos of Sophie—images she hadn’t even posted on her Instagram. Each picture was more seductive than the last, leaving Ethan increasingly unsettled.Now, Ethan avoided even glancing at Sophie. Those photos lingered in his mind, and he found himself battling thoughts he knew were entirely inappropriate.The very idea made him feel despicable. Regardless of how attracted he had been to Maya, it had been within the bounds of marriage. But Sophie? That was entirely off-limits.Resolute, Ethan ignored Sophie’s attempts to engage him and left the villa without looking back.As he walked to his car with Lucky s
Chapter 84: reconciling
Ethan glanced at the bracelet but didn’t reach for it. "I don’t take back what I’ve already given. And let’s make one thing clear—I wasn’t freeloading off the Reynolds these past three years. I don’t want anyone thinking otherwise."His tone was firm, leaving no room for argument. The Reynolds had supported him during his time as a live-in husband, and Ethan wasn’t about to let them weaponize that against him now.Old Ms. Mimi gave a small nod of acknowledgment and took the bracelet back. She had always admired it, viewing it as a prized possession from her “formal son-in-law.” Now that she knew it was a gift from Ethan, she had been eyeing it with even more affection.As Ethan adjusted Lucky in his arms, he said flatly, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.""Wait!" Maya called after him, her voice soft but insistent. "I’d like to speak with you alone. It won’t take long."Before Ethan could respond, Miss Julia chimed in eagerly, "Yes, Ethan! You’ve barely been here a moment.
