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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 45: Mr Romano
Sophie was keen to discover what the enigmatic Mr. Sinclair looked like.However, Ethan had strictly instructed Sarah to keep his identity confidential. She wouldn't betray his trust for any amount of money.Sarah quickly pushed the money back to Sophie and replied, "Miss Reynolds, I don't have a photo of Mr. Sinclair. But I can assure you, he's very handsome and about your age."Hearing the words "very handsome," Sophie's heart fluttered with joy.Even though her request to discuss the contract with Ethan was once again denied, the beautiful yet naive Sophie left with a spring in her step.******Phuket, ThailandSalvatore landed in Phuket and met up with his boss, Ferragamo Ferraro.Ferragamo had been deeply involved in various underground businesses in Phuket, frequently traveling across East Asia over the past few years. His operations included recruiting numerous fighters for underground matches, running illegal gambling rings, and smuggling contraband.In a dimly lit gymnasium,
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 46: I'm going to cripple you
Ferragamo, taken aback, asked, "Mr. Romano, could you describe Mr. Ethan to me? I wouldn't want to risk not recognizing him and causing any offense."With a resigned sigh, Mr. Romano replied, "Los Angeles is pristine now, but it will be a mess once you arrive!"He then directed his assistant to send Ferragamo a photograph. The person in the photo was Ethan himself!It turned out that Mr. Romano was actually the Sinclair family's butler, Frank.Despite his role as a butler, Frank had diligently learned about investing from Ethan's father over the years, ultimately amassing a personal fortune worth billions. His keen insights and dedication to learning had paid off handsomely.In addition to his financial acumen, Frank had also taken on the role of mentor, guiding and grooming many people over the years. Ferragamo was one of the many who had benefited from Frank's mentorship and wisdom.When Ferragamo saw the photograph of Ethan, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Sinclair is incredibl
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 47: Please, punish me as you see fit!
Salvatore barked the command, "Go!"In an instant, ten elite fighters from East Asia surged towards Ethan, their movements swift and deadly.**Bang! Bang! Bang!****Smack! Smack! Smack!**The air was filled with the brutal sounds of combat.Salvatore watched in disbelief as Ethan single-handedly took down all ten fighters with a lethal grace that left no room for doubt.Shaking off his astonishment, Salvatore grabbed his phone and dialed Ferragamo. "Mr. Ferraro, you need to send ten more fighters immediately. The ones you sent won't last more than ten minutes against Ethan Sinclair.""What?!"Ferragamo had just finished a chess game with Butler Frank when he received Salvatore's urgent call. His eyes widened with excitement at the news."An expert who can defeat ten men single-handedly? I must recruit such talent!""Tell me your location. I'm on my way."Without wasting a moment, Ferragamo hurried drive over. By the time Ferragamo arrived at the parking lot, the ten elite fighters h
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 48: I know you still care for me
Maya and her then-husband, Ethan, had originally proposed the project. However, Klein and his family took control due to Klein's superior standing within the Reynolds family.With the president of Walt Disney Corporation repeatedly refusing to meet Klein and his children, Maya decided to take matters into her own hands.Sophie sneered, "Mr. Sinclair won't see any of us. What makes you think he'll see you? You're overestimating yourself."From the sidelines, Ms. Julia defended her daughter, "Let Maya try. She was the one who conceived the project in the first place."Old Ms. Mimi, the matriarch of the Reynolds family, pondered the situation and realized there was no other viable option. She could either go herself or send Maya in her stead."Alright, Maya," Old Ms. Reynolds finally said, her voice carrying the weight of authority. "Go to the Walt Disney Corporation. If this attempt fails, I'll visit Mr. Sinclair personally. We must secure this cooperation with Walt Disney at all costs!
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 49: Maya's Reasons
Maya, summoning all her strength, forcefully pushed Ethan away before resolutely opening the door to leave.To her astonishment, Clara was standing right outside as she opened the door."Miss... Miss Walport," Maya stammered, taken aback by Clara's unexpected presence.In their previous encounter, Clara had delivered a sharp slap across Maya's face, a moment that had left a lasting impression.Despite her deep-seated jealousy and resentment towards Clara, Maya found herself at the office of the company where Clara was employed.Furthermore, they would be collaborating frequently in the future. As a member of a distinguished family, Maya recognized the importance of setting aside personal grievances and focusing on the broader objectives."Miss Reynolds," Clara acknowledged Maya with a nod and a warm smile.After exchanging a few brief pleasantries, Maya quickly made her exit, her steps brisk and purposeful.Meanwhile, Ethan stood gripping the contract tightly in his hand, his knuckle
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 50: Acquiring The Restaurant!
Maya couldn't contain her excitement, stomping her feet in delight. "Oh my goodness, you're amazing! I'm so envious of you. You've got your husband completely under your control, and you manage to date other men without him ever finding out. Why did I get caught when I tried? It even led to my divorce! It's so frustrating!"Renee chuckled and replied, "The difference between us is that your ex-husband is a taxi driver, while mine is a businessman. He's frequently away on business trips, so he's rarely in town. He doesn't have the time to catch me cheating.""By the way, why did you call me out of the blue?" Maya produced a copy of the contract and handed it to Renee.Renee was taken aback. "Wow, darling, you actually secured the deal with the Walt Disney organization on behalf of your family, and they even named the project after you! That's incredible. How did you manage it? Did you sleep with the president of Walt Disney?"Feeling somewhat speechless, Maya responded, "Seriously, do
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 51: Tell him to leave immediately!
While Jan stood in shock, a waiter emerged from Juice Cafeteria, carrying a signboard which he placed at the entrance.The crowd of onlookers quickly gathered to see what it was about."It's this week's program lineup for Juice Cafeteria!""Taylor Swift is performing tonight! Tomorrow's show features a singing performance, and the day after tomorrow, there will be a live band performance..."Jammi, visibly excited, exclaimed, "Mr. Brandon, the owner of Juice Cafeteria, is incredibly generous. He's invited the most popular singer around!"Jan, who preferred old-school R&B over mainstream pop, glanced at Jammi with a cynical expression. He remarked disdainfully, "They're just some amateur singer. There's no need to bother. I can guarantee that Juice Cafeteria will fold within a week!"******Two hours later, Tony, having just risen from bed, held a beautiful Tiffany ring box with elation. Inside was an extravagant diamond ring, a significant investment he had made.Determined to propose
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 52: Taylor Swift
The waitress ended the call and turned to Tony with a polite smile. "Sir, there seems to be a misunderstanding. Our boss has not accepted your deposit. I must kindly ask you to leave."Despite Ethan's instructions to have Tony leave immediately without any explanation, she was merely a service staff member and did not dare to be discourteous.Tony's face flushed with embarrassment. "What? That scoundrel Jan Niklas isn't trying to renege on his promise, is he?"The waitress maintained her composure and replied, "Jan Niklas is not the name of our boss."It was only then that Tony realized his mistake—Juice Cafeteria was not owned by Jan Niklas.Just then, Tony's phone rang. It was Jan. "Mr. West, I apologize for the delay. I've been quite occupied. What did you need to discuss? Rest assured, I've already arranged the venue for your proposal. Will you be arriving in the afternoon or the evening?"Tony hesitated before speaking. "Mr. Niklas, I regret to inform you that I won't be able to
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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.
