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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM 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
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM 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
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM 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
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM 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
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 93: They say once a cheater, always a cheater
As Maya spoke, Ethan played along, pretending to be the devoted husband she portrayed him to be.“Oh? That’s wonderful,” Lily said, nodding with a pleased smile.Maya continued excitedly, “Grandaunt Lily, I have even better news for you! Ethan isn’t from an ordinary family—he comes from an incredibly wealthy and powerful lineage! His family’s net worth is in the hundreds of billions, and he’s now the president of a major corporation!”Ethan watched Lily closely, expecting a look of shock or surprise.But to his surprise, her smile only grew, her expression remaining calm and content. It was as if she had already known.“Great… great… that’s wonderful,” she murmured, her voice filled with satisfaction rather than astonishment.She let out a small sigh. “All my children are doing well… Ahem…” Lily coughed a few times, and Maya quickly helped her take a sip of water. After a brief pause, she continued, “The only one I’ve worried about all these years… is Maya.”She reached out weakly, pl
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 94: Ethan and Maya are still married
Ethan knew deep down that he still had feelings for Maya, but that didn’t mean he could forgive her.Since their divorce, he had met plenty of stunning women—Clara, the elegant and intelligent deputy president of his corporation; Sarah, his alluring and confident secretary; and even Renee, the lively young woman with an incredible figure.With his current status, finding a new partner would be effortless.But despite the lingering emotions he had for Maya, and despite the fact that she hadn't physically betrayed him, Ethan had no intention of rekindling their relationship.Meanwhile, in Lily’s dimly lit bedroom, the two elderly women sat together in hushed conversation.The silence of the late night made their voices almost imperceptible. Their combined years nearly reached two centuries, and their words carried the weight of time and regret.Old Ms. Mimi held Lily’s frail hand, her expression heavy with sorrow. “Lily, you’ve known about Ethan’s true identity all this time… why didn’t
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 95: Giving Maya a second chance
Lily’s room was dimly lit, casting long shadows across the walls. She lay weakly on the bed, her eyelids barely open as she hovered on the edge of life and death.Old Ms. Mimi sat beside her, while the rest of the Reynolds family stood silently around the room, their expressions tense.All eyes were on Ethan, waiting for Butler Frank’s response.Given Ethan’s status as the president of the Walt Disney Corporation and one of the most influential figures in Los Angeles' business world, they knew he had the power to uncover the truth with ease.John and Ms. Julia, however, were restless with unease. The information John had received from his friend—was it truly accurate?“Please, let it be true,” Ms. Julia whispered repeatedly in prayer, her hands clasped together.Suddenly, the sharp vibration of a phone cut through the silence.Buzz…Ethan’s sleek Porsche-designed phone lit up, and the entire room seemed to hold its breath.He glanced at the screen—but instead of Butler Frank’s name, a
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 96: coveting Hundred of Billions In assets
Two days after the funeral, Ethan and the Reynolds family left Pasadena.Seated in the back of a limited-edition Maybach Landaulet, Ethan and Maya held hands, their fingers intertwined as they basked in each other’s presence. The luxurious interior of the car exuded elegance, but the true glow came from the joy on Maya’s face.She turned to Ethan, eyes twinkling. “Honey, I was thinking… I’d love to invite some of my old college friends over for a little gathering tonight. It’s been ages since I last saw them, and I want to celebrate with the people who were once such a big part of my life. Would that be okay with you?”If they had been returning to their upscale apartment in New City Residential Estate, she wouldn’t have even needed to ask. But she was clearly referring to Ethan’s villa in Beverly Hills, a place she now saw as her own.Since their marriage, Maya had firmly believed that his home was hers as well.Ethan let out a quiet sigh, though his expression remained neutral. He w
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Chapter 135: Cayden's plans
“What’s going on, Shane?”Cayden looked at his brother, confused and concerned. They were close, and he could tell something was off. Shane seemed unusually downcast, and it even looked like he had been crying.Letting out a heavy sigh, Shane said quietly, “Cayden, there’s something you need to know. Your symptoms may have eased for now, but the doctors found... side effects.”He hesitated, then continued, “They believe the virus you were infected with may have affected your fertility.”Cayden’s expression froze, the color draining from his face.To a man, losing a finger or even a limb was painful—but losing the ability to have children was a crushing blow to his pride and identity.Physically, he might still appear whole—but in this vital way, he was now broken.“You’re saying... I’ll never be able to father a child?” Cayden asked, grabbing Shane’s arm in panic.Shane tried to reassure him. “Cayden, don’t jump to conclusions. It’s just a possibility, not a certainty. The medical res
Chapter 134: Cayden's infertility
Cayden was in an exceptionally good mood today. He believed he had finally succeeded in toppling Ethan from his role as president of the Walt Disney Corporation, reducing him to nothing more than a broke nobody.Even better, he had forced Ethan to divorce Maya—the woman Cayden had been pursuing—effectively stealing her away.To Cayden, everything was going exactly according to plan.He’d never been one to lose in matters of love, and this felt like just another victory.Although Ethan had injured one of Cayden’s fingers, it wasn’t something that seriously disrupted his daily life.He had trained himself to be ambidextrous, so eating, drinking, or even playing games on his phone posed no issue.After chatting with Maya on the phone for a while, and feeling pleased with himself, Cayden finished his IV treatment and invited her to join him for a round of Call of Duty: Warzone.Cayden couldn’t move the index and middle fingers on his right hand, but luckily, he only needed his thumb to pl
Chapter 133: Castrate Tony West
If Tony and Cayden had stayed in New York, Ethan might have found it harder to deal with them. The Huxley family still held considerable influence there, and Ferragamo and Salvatore wouldn’t have had the freedom to act as boldly as they did in Los Angeles. But Tony and Cayden had foolishly come to L.A., stepping straight into Ethan’s territory. In doing so, they had sealed their own fate. It wouldn’t be Ethan’s fault if they left the city broken and ruined. He dialed Ferragamo and said calmly but coldly, “It’s time. Handle it.” Ferragamo replied, “Understood, Mr. Ethan. Do you want me to eliminate Tony West?” Given that the West family was already nearing bankruptcy and Tony had the audacity to sleep with Maya, getting rid of him wouldn’t take much effort. But Ethan didn’t want to go that far—at least not for now. He remembered Tony’s mother once tearfully begging him for mercy, and he wasn’t completely heartless. “Don’t kill him,” Ethan said flatly. “Just make sure he can never
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
