Before the elderly man could say anything, the security men kneeling on the floor beat him to it."Chairman Haworth, please believe me when I say I didn't know he was your guest. If I had known, I would've taken good care of him. Those insolent kids earlier threatened us with making our lives miserable if we didn't drag him out of the vicinity. We were just following orders!" One of them pleaded in a loud voice and began hitting his forehead on the floor to show his sincerity."He didn't look like someone who should be in Astoria Corporation, so we fell for their lies that he is a loser. It was really not our intention to treat your guest this way!" Another pleaded, trying to pin all the blame on Ramsey and his friends."You tried to treat him this way because of how he was dressed? You, a mere security man, tried to drive out the..."Before he could complete his sentence with 'owner of Astoria Corporation from his company,' Ethan placed a hand on his neck and cleared his throat.This
Ethan picked up Honey from school as soon as he left Astoria Corporation and drove back to the house.."Thank God for Chairman Haworth showing up because I wouldn't have stopped you from beating up that bastard, Ramsey Jespersen. How dare him call my sister a slut? Ugh!" Claire murmured underneath her breath as she played with Honey's hair. She was silent for a moment before she briefly glanced up at Ethan. "That's true. What did you go to Astoria Corporation for?" Claire asked Ethan as she played with Honey's hair."I wanted to check them out." Ethan had never been a good liar, so he just said the first thing that came to mind."You wanted to check it out? Why?" Claire asked and looked up at him.Ethan kept his eyes on the road as he struggled to come up with something believable."Did you go to find a job? Chloe told me all about how that schoolmate of hers embarrassed you in the restaurant the other day. That must be why you want to start working. A working class brother-in-law?
"How dare you bring your scrap here when Grandpa sent you a limousine? Chloe, are you that determined to tarnish this family's image?" Lewis William hollered furiously as soon as he saw Chloe and Ethan get out of the Koenigsegg Jesko.Lewis was putting on an expensive suit and stood outside the house with both hands stylishly in his pockets.When he spoke to Claire, he removed a hand from his pocket and pointed it at her."How is it your business what I choose to come in?" Chloe walked past him without a glance."We may be struggling to maintain our position as a third-tier family, but we can afford a decent sports car!" Lewis yelled after her.He clenched his fist tightly seeing she didn't turn until she disappeared behind the tempered glass door."That bitch! What right does she have to act all high and mighty with me when I'm the William family heir and she was just a janitor at the company just a few days ago? Seems she has forgotten who's the one Grandpa has high hopes for. Damn
"This loser stormed the Reese family house and beat up Hermes Reese, and you're still politely asking us to hand him over to be punished? You're too kind, Mr. Reese! Someone as foolish as him needs to have what he did to Jethro and Hermes Reese done back to him in tenfold!"Just like Ethan thought, Lewis William believed this was the perfect opportunity to get closer to the Reese family. So he immediately left Adams' side and strolled across the room to where Ethan and Chloe were seated."Chloe William, are you that determined to agitate Grandfather? Haven't you done enough to harm the William family? If you really have the William family's well-being at heart, then you should divorce the loser beside you right here and now!""Thanks to you and your loser husband, the Kendrick family cut off all ties with us. If we don't secure this contract with the Reese family, the company Grandmother dedicated her entire life to building up will cease to exist! Do you really want that to happen?"
As soon as he finished speaking, seven burly and scary-looking men came running inside the William family house."I don't see your henchman anywhere, so this should be over in a few minutes," he shrugged and then smiled at Adam slightly. "I'll pay for any damages my men cause to your living room.""It's fine. This was bound to happen sooner than later anyway," Adam shook his head at the offer and took his seat.Ethan's eyes darkened as he stood in front of Chloe protectively. "Is the Reese family sure of this?""Of course, Mr. Black. We are sure we want you crippled the same way you crippled Hermes. Did you really think we'd be scared off because of your henchman? What do you take the Reese family for?" Andy laughed scornfully."I took the Reese family as sensible people who'd know not to walk into their deaths. Although it appears I was gravely mistaken," Ethna sneered and looked around the room.Andy mistook it as him looking for an escape route and laughed even more."Can you look
"What are you talking about? Aren't you here because Chloe recently started working at Springdale National College, and you'll need her assistance for your children's grades?" Lewis stood beside Adam with a hand on his hip and asked in confusion.Hearing him, Morello Jespersen became even more confused. For the past four hours, he ran helter-skelter trying to save his companies.Customs suddenly cracked down on them, saying he was suspected of laundering money through them. As a result, every ongoing operation was stopped. Companies he was supposed to send goods to and render services started calling to ask why the delay.He kept trying to assure them he'd get back to them before they knew it, but exactly an hour later, news reached him that every order he was to send out had been canceled, and the owners were asking for a refund.Furthermore, all his customers were snatched by their rival company.It was at that moment that he realized there was something wrong. He had always been a
"If you're unable to get Josiah Haworth to clear her name in there days, Chloe and her family will be completely kicked out and will never be provided for again by the William family. The house they currently live in will also be taken away from them. Is that okay by you, or do you wish to withdraw what you just said?" Adam huffed coldly.Chloe gulped down nervously and stepped forward to back out of the deal when Ethan beat her to it. Again."You got it. Josiah Haworth will be here in three days to tell everyone who wishes to know that he's not in any kind of relationship with my wife. And in return, you'll hand over the manager position of Stellar Corporation to Chloe William."Adam smiled loftily and turned to Morello Jespersen."Mr. Jespersen, please grace us with your presence in three days' time as you have witnessed Ethan Black's claim that Josiah Haworth will be here to state if he's in a relationship with my granddaughter or not. That way, whichever party is on the losing sid
The following day's morning was extremely cold. At 6 am, Ethan made sure Honey was well covered before he walked out of it to make a call. On his way back, he walked past Chloe's room and found the door a bit ajar. He stopped and stared into the room to see Chloe's lonely figure in front of her study desk. The lights were turned off, and the only source of light in the room was the bedside lamp on her study desk. She held her head in her hands and lowered her eyes down to the table. He knew she was worried about his bet with Adam. She hadn't said a word to him last night because she was too tired and not in the right frame of mind to yell at him. After all, her parents were doing it already.After hovering at the doorpost for some minutes, he clenched his fist tightly and walked into her room. "When I met Josiah Haworth yesterday, he sounded like a good man.""All year round, no one really knows Josiah Haworth's schedule. He might be in Springdale today and still be in Bayside Cou