As Ethan laughed, Paul's patience wore thin, and he demanded an explanation. "What's so amusing, Ethan? Are you that happy you died? he asked, his smirk replaced by irritation.Ethan finally composed himself and leaned back, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Oh, Paul, you and our new 'partner' here seem to think you've outsmarted me," he said, his voice dripping with amusement.The white-haired man, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. "And what makes you think we haven't?" he retorted, his tone cold and guarded.Ethan's smile didn't waver. "Because, my dear ‘partner’, I've known about your little act from the beginning," he replied casually.The white-haired man's expression remained stoic, but a hint of surprise flickered in his eyes. "How?" he asked, trying not to show any vulnerability.Ethan chuckled. "I know the game of deception very well," he said. "Your sudden betrayal of Paul and wanting to join forces with me was a bit too convenient."Paul's eyes narrowed, real
As Ethan's men flooded into the room, Paul and the white-haired man were taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Even Kate, who had come with Ethan, was surprised by the display of power. Her young master had everything under control all along, and here she was worrying about his safety.The room was filled with the presence of Ethan's loyal and capable men, each of them acknowledging him with great respect."Young master," they men all greeted, their voices full of admiration and respect .The white-haired man sneered at the show of support from Ethan's men. "A bunch of mindless followers," he scoffed. "You think they can protect you from what's coming?"Ethan's smile remained unaffected by the man's taunts. "They are not mindless followers," he said calmly. "They are loyal people who believe in our cause."The white-haired man's arrogance wavered for a moment, but he quickly composed himself. "It doesn't matter," he retorted. "You may have won this round, but you won't be so lu
At the mansion, Ethan returned home with Kate, where they were met with the worried Steve. He immediately approached Ethan with concern in his eyes, “Thank goodness you are back”Hearing his words Ethan raised an eyebrow questionable and asked ,“What happened ?”Steve did not respond but instead said with worry ,"Ethan, are you okay! I've been trying to reach you all day. I called the office, and they said you weren't there and that you have left since afternoon. Did you go somewhere or did you encounter something bad?What happened?"Seeing Steve act all worried about him, Ethan did not say a word and just smiled .“What's so funny?” Steve asked with a hint of irritation in his voice .Ethan shrugged indifferently and took a seat, motioning for Kate to recount the events. "It's a long story, Steve. Let Kate fill you in on the details, not in the mood to talk" he said.Kate took a deep breath and began narrating everything that had transpired. She started from the moment Paul had
Daphne stood before her father in a protecting manner as she looked at Ethan with anger and disappointment.“Ethan, what is wrong with you? How can you speak to Father in such a manner? Why are you acting like you did not come in peace”“I never said I came in peace. Only you will have such a dumb brain to think I came in peace. So short-sighted” he said arrogantly. "You've made a grave mistake coming here with such an attitude. Have you forgotten who you are standing before? After everything we did for you back then, you want to insult us this way. The nerve," Amelia who has been silent all these while said with a sneer not even trying to mask any fear in her.Peter looked at her with a warning look and wanted to pull her to his side and give her the beating of her life.He knew Ethan might have forgiven them, but that does mean he is in a great relationship with them.His actions before were all professional, showing no sign of reconciling with them, not talking of being a family
Peter plastered a respectful smile on his face, trying to hide the turmoil inside him. "Ethan, let's discuss this in my office. We can sort out any misunderstandings," he said, hoping to diffuse the tension.Ethan smiled back, but his eyes remained cold and calculating. "Peter, there's no need for that," he replied, his voice unnervingly calm. "I've made up my mind. You and your family will pay for everything you did."Amelia couldn't hold back her anger any longer. "What about the contract you made us sign?" she retorted.Ethan's smirk deepened. "Ah, yes, I'm glad you brought that up," he said, glancing at the file Peter had picked up earlier. "Please, go ahead and open it."Peter reluctantly opened the file and began to read its contents. His expression turned from curiosity to shock as he realized that the contract had been altered from what they had signed before. "What is the meaning of this? This isn't what you sent us to sign!" Peter exclaimed.Ethan shrugged casually. "So wha
Ethan arrived at the airport, his expression remaining cool and collected as he saw his private jet waiting for him. The air hostess stepped forward with a smile, expecting a warm welcome, but Ethan's aura was still icy."Welcome aboard, Mr. Ethan. It's a pleasure to have you," she greeted.Ethan glanced at her for a moment before replying, "Thank you."The air hostess felt a sudden chill, realizing that getting her way with Ethan was not going to be as easy as she had assumed. She quickly changed her demeanor and remained professional during the flight.Kate watched everything unfold with a smile, happy to see Ethan assert himself. "You handled that well," she said softly.Ethan rolled his eyes at her compliment. "It's just how things should be," he replied.Kate couldn't help but feel proud of him. "Be careful when you get to Europe," she cautioned. "The road ahead won't be easy."Ethan smirked confidently. "Whatever lies ahead should scare me," he remarked.Kate smiled, understan
Charles hurriedly interjected as Ethan mentioned heading to the company, "Mr. Ethan, you mustn't worry about that right now. You need to get some rest after your journey."Ethan noticed the butler's reaction and couldn't help but smirk. It was clear that Charles was trying to dissuade him from going to the company, perhaps to avoid any immediate conflicts."It's alright, Charles. I can handle it," Ethan replied confidently, not willing to back down.As if on signal, Robert, whom Ethan thought had already left, stormed into the mansion. He wasted no time in throwing insults at Ethan, belittling him as a low-life illegitimate son and claiming that he had no right to enter the company.Ethan's smirk only grew more dangerous as he listened to Robert's words. "Oh, is that so? And who, pray tell, has the right to enter the company then?" he retorted.Robert's chest puffed up with pride as he declared, "I do. As the rightful heir and ‘legitimate’ son of the Willow family, it's my birthright
The headquarters of HD Company, the Willow family's business empire, was an impressive sight. Located at the heart of the bustling city, the towering building was a symbol of power and influence. The company held diverse interests, spanning technology, finance, real estate, and much more, making it one of the most prominent and influential conglomerates in all of Europe. Its influence extended to governments, financial markets, and global business ventures, and its leaders were known for their shrewdness and strategic vision.Inside the conference room, the atmosphere was tense. The room was adorned with exquisite furnishings and paintings, but the executives were too preoccupied to appreciate the luxury. Sara Willow, the chairperson and matriarch of the Willow family, sat at the head of the table, exuding an air of authority.The executives, in their finely tailored suits and stern expressions, appeared agitated by Sara's recent decision. They were not pleased that she had chose