2024-04-07 03:44:18Ethan gazed at Maya's outward beauty, yet he saw her inner ugliness. "Haha, you betrayed me, accused me of infidelity, and now you wish to strike me? What a remarkable wife I have indeed. I've married a true rarity!"
Ethan's frustration knew no bounds. To everyone's surprise, Alexander seized the giant enforcement ruler and charged towards Ethan."You scoundrel! How dare you hit me? I'll ruin your face!" Alexander threatened, attempting to strike Ethan with the enforcement ruler.Ethan remained composed, swiftly evading the blow. He seized Alexander's arm with his left hand and deftly twisted it, causing Alexander to inadvertently strike himself in the face with the giant enforcement ruler.Smack!The forceful impact left Alexander's already grim visage looking even more distorted.The onlookers were left in utter astonishment at the unexpected turn of events."How dare a live-in son-in-law strike the heir of the Reynolds!?"Old Ms. Mimi rose to her feet, her voice booming, "Scoundrel! How dare you behave so recklessly and cause a scene here!? Do you realize the number of government officials present? They could have you arrested and thrown behind bars this instant!"Ethan pondered Old Ms. Mimi's words. It was common for the wealthy to have connections with high-ranking government officials, like the Reynolds. Their network extended to influential figures of power and prestige. Nevertheless, Ethan turned to the guests and calmly asserted, "I believe the officials should have witnessed that Alexander was the one who attempted to strike me with a weapon first, and I merely defended myself."The guests, dressed in casual attire rather than uniforms, listened intently. Among them, a tall, bespectacled individual spoke up, "However, you did pledge to accept punishment according to the family's law. Yet, when the time came to administer the punishment, you reneged on your word. What do you have to say for yourself?" "Do you believe it's appropriate behavior for a man?" As the words left his lips, the assembled crowd reacted with fervor, acknowledging his esteemed reputation. In response to the crowd's sentiments, a smile graced the lips of Old Ms. Mimi.Ethan calmly remarked, "I am prepared to abide by the Reynolds family's law of conduct, unless I am genuinely at fault."Old Ms. Mimi raised her voice, exclaiming, "Engaging in extramarital affairs behind Maya's back and harming my grandson is inexcusable!"Disgust evident on his face, Ethan retorted, "For the past three years, my love for Maya has been unwavering and true!""It was your own granddaughter who betrayed me! She was seen entering a room with Tony West at the Sunset Tower Hotel just yesterday. Feel free to verify the truth!"The only way to resolve this situation was to review the CCTV footage from the hotel room. If it isn't clear from the video, that was the only thing that can save the drama Upon hearing this revelation, the atmosphere in the hall became animated as guests engaged in lively conversation and exchanged pleasantries."Tony? Are you referring to Tony West, the scion of the West family?" "I've long heard that the Reynolds intend to let the scion of the West marry Maya seems like it's true.""The Reynolds and the West families do seem well-matched, but if Maya is engaging in extramarital affairs, it may be more appropriate for her to seek a divorce before considering remarriage. Such behavior does not align with their reputations," observed a guest. "It appears that the so-called most beautiful woman in Los Angeles may not be as innocent as she appears," murmured a member of the crowd.Upon catching wind of the whisper, Maya blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment."Grandma, everyone, please do not believe these baseless rumors. I met with Tony yesterday to discuss business matters. As you all know, Lucasfilm Ltd has been seeking investors recently, and that was the purpose of our meeting," Maya explained earnestly.Ethan chuckled sardonically and remarked, "Discussing business in a hotel room while dressed in a bathrobe? Are you trying to deceive everyone here!?"Just then, a familiar figure emerged from the restroom and strolled into the hall."Speak of the devil," murmured a spectator as Maya's supposed departed lover, Tony, unexpectedly appeared amidst the commotion. Tony was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events, as he was not accustomed to leaving the lobby in such a tumultuous manner.Upon spotting Tony, Maya hurriedly pulled him into the center of the commotion."Tony, this audacious relative of our family is accusing me of engaging in an extramarital affair with you. Please, quickly clarify that our meeting yesterday was purely business-related," implored Maya.Tony stood frozen, comprehending the reason behind the peculiar glances directed his way by the onlookers.Glancing at Ethan, Tony seethed inwardly, "How dare this worthless leech who lives off his wife expose my relationship with Maya in front of everyone."While it was not uncommon for members of the upper class to partake in scandalous behavior, the key disparity between them and common troublemakers lay in their ability to maintain a positive public image despite their transgressions. Tony spoke up assertively, addressing the gathered crowd, "Everyone, disregard the baseless claims made by Ethan. Maya and I are innocent. She visited me yesterday solely to deliver a document."Turning to Ethan, Tony challenged him, "Ethan, you accused Maya of infidelity with me, but do you have any evidence, such as videos or photos?"Tony was well aware that Ethan had not taken any incriminating footage at the hotel the previous day. Furthermore, the only video that could have confirmed Maya's presence in the hotel room had been deleted by Tony for unrelated reasons.So no matter how Ethan try to proof his worth there is no evidence."Perhaps many of you are unaware, but this so-called son-in-law also works part-time as a driver. I inadvertently left my phone in his cab, only for him to carelessly toss it aside due to a minor payment delay," Tony revealed, shedding light on Ethan's questionable actions.
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In the presence of esteemed figures including the chief of staff of a well-known transportation company, Tony was already privy to Ethan's employee number visibly displayed on his attire. Without delay, a vigilant bodyguard accompanying the chief swiftly input Ethan's employee number into the company's application to review his most recent order.Upon completion of the check, the bodyguard affirmed, "Tony, you're correct. There appears to be a slight delay in payment."Before the bodyguard could elaborate further, Tony interjected, "The reason for the delayed payment stems from his unprofessional conduct, specifically his act of carelessly discarding my phone to the ground."With this revelation, the public sentiment began to shift, aligning more with Maya and Tony's perspective.Turning towards Maya, Ethan inquired, "Are you not going to clarify why I dropped the phone?"Maintaining an air of innocence, Maya crossed her arms, subtly emphasizing her point with a raised finger. ""You w
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At that moment, Ethan joined in the laughter and lifted a glass of wine before making his way towards Maya."Congratulations, Maya. You can now search for a man who truly suits you," Ethan remarked.Maya's response was chilly. She sensed that Ethan was concealing his inner turmoil and resentment behind his smile.With a cold huff, Maya said, "If you were to kneel down and plead with me now, perhaps Grandma might show you some leniency and refrain from casting you out, at least temporarily."Ethan chuckled in response, "You've betrayed me, and yet you expect me to kneel and beg to you?""Truly, they are the epitome of the pseudo-elite in high society!" Ethan swiftly downed the contents of his glass, adding, "You are far from deserving it!"Tensions rose as their exchange hung in the air, leaving both Maya and Ethan at a standoff."You..."Maya's stunning features were now a mask of anger. She had always held herself with regal poise in front of Ethan, like a queen in his presence.Yet t
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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM chapter: 14 Unknown Sinclair
She studied Ethan from head to toe, finding him rather handsome to her satisfaction.In a somewhat condescending tone, Clara inquired, "Name?"Confused, Ethan replied, "What name?"Clara clarified, "Your name."Ethan, puzzled, responded, "Didn't Klein just mention that my name is Ethan Sinclair?""Rogue! Show some respect to Miss Walport!" Klein scolded Ethan loudly.Clara waved her hand nonchalantly and remarked, "Ethan, considering you share the same surname as the CEO of Walt Disney, I'm willing to offer you a way out."The crowd was left in a state of shock, with the Reynolds family particularly stunned by the revelation in the previous sentence.The fact that the new CEO of Walt Disney also bore the surname Sinclair had captured their attention."I finally discovered the surname of the Walt Disney CEO," Old Ms. Mimi exclaimed, her spirits lifted."How can someone as insignificant as Ethan hold as much weight as a multimillion-dollar deal?" one person questioned incredulously.Soph
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The Reynolds family felt invigorated upon hearing Clara's words!"Hahaha, Ethan, you good-for-nothing, now you can't even be a bodyguard! There won't be any chance for you to survive in Los Angeles anymore. Hahaha!" Alexander laughed heartily.While Maya couldn't help but feel sorry for Ethan, she raised her head proudly and silently mused, "This is all your fault! You deserve to endure everything I've put you through!"Despite the taunts and laughter, Ethan remained calm and composed.Turning to Clara, he inquired, "Miss Walport, may I ask if your statements just now reflect your personal views or those of Walt Disney?"Clara crossed her arms and asserted, "I represent both, of course!"Undeterred, Ethan pressed on, "As the Deputy President of Walt Disney, not the President, what authority do you have to speak on behalf of the entire company?"Ethan's probing question left Clara feeling a tinge of embarrassment.While Clara's authority was acknowledged by all, she was not the ultimate
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Old Ms. Mimi's actions seemed contradictory to those observing the situation. Just moments ago, she had seemingly orchestrated Ethan's exclusion from the future prospects in Los Angeles's influential circles. Now, she was inviting him to stay for lunch, causing confusion among the onlookers. Clara, however, recognized the shrewdness behind Old Ms. Mimi's maneuvers and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for her cunning tactics. It wasn't merely a matter of using a carrot and stick approach; Old Ms. Mimi's motives ran deeper. By allowing Ethan to partake in the birthday banquet, she was asserting her dominance and simultaneously cutting off his potential future paths due to his altercation with her grandson. As Ethan was still legally the son-in-law of the Reynolds, Old Ms. Mimi upheld the family ties and insisted that he adhere to the tradition by staying for the banquet. Ethan, acknowledging the situation, complied and took a seat at the table alongside Maya, Alexander,
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Andrew's face instantly turned pale, his heart sinking like a stone in water. However, all the banquet guests were staring at him, their eyes fixed on his every move, especially the captivating Clara who stood right beside him, her gaze unwavering."I can't panic, I can't let them notice anything amiss," Andrew thought to himself. With a tremendous effort, he mustered a strained smile and replied, "Haha, thank you, Mr. Hewitt. I've always valued our relationship and look forward to continuing our successful cooperation. In fact, I've already prepared the renewal fee for this round. It's a substantial sum of one million dollars!"As Andrew spoke into the phone, the voice on the other end delivered a crushing blow. "I'm sorry, Mr. McDonald, but our company has dispatched a representative from the headquarters to assume control of taxi's operations in Los Angeles. We no longer require the services of a general agent like yourself."Despite the devastating news, Andrew maintained his faca
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After hearing the words of Ms. Julia and Sophie, the guests, who had been tense and nervous moments before, noticeably began to relax. It was intriguing how the affluent offspring had been pampered and privileged since youth. The idea of one of them willingly becoming a live-in son-in-law for three years seemed almost unbelievable. The decision to retain Andrew as the general agent seemed unrelated to Ethan in everyone's eyes. Perhaps it was mere chance that Ethan happened to be the one making the call, adopting an authoritative tone. Or maybe Ethan had been privy to the news prior to the call. Nevertheless, Andrew's professional future hung in the balance, an undeniable reality etched in stone. A subtle wink from Ms. Julia to Klein conveyed a silent message, prompting him to swiftly grasp the red roses gifted by Andrew and make his way over. "Andrew, take back these red roses. My sister's preferences have shifted, and the scent of red roses no longer appeals to her," Klein remar
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"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
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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
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"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
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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
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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.
