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
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
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,
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
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 remarked co
Sophie's attractive figure was credited to her diet and not her genetics. Every time he dined with Sophie, Ethan noticed she enjoyed eating foods that were said to enhance certain physical features, like papaya. Ethan glanced at Sophie's already stunning figure and remarked, "You probably don't need any more papaya, do you?" Sophie was immediately incensed and got up, moving closer to Ethan. Standing there, she seemed almost towering over him. When Ethan met her gaze, he felt like he was staring at majestic peaks... Sophie demanded angrily, "Ethan, what did you mean by that just now? Why shouldn't I eat papaya anymore?" As Sophie was Ethan's cousin-in-law, he couldn't be too direct in his response. Ethan replied, "Never mind, just forget about it. I'll bring the soup over to you. You can enjoy it on your own." After Ethan took the initiative to bring the soup to Sophie, she remained discontent. She approached Old Ms. Mimi's table and voiced her complaints. "Grandma, please do
Ethan, the sole witness present, was privy to the fact that the person who dispatched the deliveryman with the gift was Richard Jose. It was evident that only the Sinclair family possessed the audacity to entrust a delivery person with an item valued at 1 million dollars. The arrival of this gift at the event left all the guests in a state of astonishment. "This emerald jadeite bracelet stands out as the most extravagant among today's birthday offerings!" "Ms. Julia, to whom do we owe the pleasure of such a generous gift? You must make introductions later." The guests approached Old Ms. Mimi seeking answers. Even she was perplexed, unable to fathom the source of the 1 million dollar gift. "This is puzzling. Every family associated with the Reynolds is accounted for today. No one seems to have been overlooked. So, who could have sent this bracelet?" The members of the Reynolds family exchanged uncertain glances. Sophie's gaze lingered on the million-dollar bracelet, her curiosit
Examining the global dissolution document, Ethan let out a deep breath of release. It seemed as though the weight of his bottled-up emotions and dissatisfaction from the preceding three years had lifted."At last, I'm free from the confines of being a resident son-in-law."Stepping out of the legal consultant's workplace, Ethan found himself overcome by a mix of feelings.His upcoming venture would involve delving into the world of business, requiring his full dedication and focus!In that instant, Maya sneered, "Oh, you're not a live-in son-in-law anymore, but an abandoned one! That's even more humiliating than being a live-in son-in-law!""An abandoned son-in-law.""A live-in son-in-law whose wife left him?""Feel free to interpret it however you like!"Ethan chose not to engage further with the pragmatic woman whose love for money overshadowed everything else. He waved for a cab nonchalantly and departed.Maya, consumed by indignation despite being in the wrong, believed she hadn't