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
"What? Is she having an affair with the Chairman of Astoria Corporation?""That's what I heard. It hasn't been confirmed by either of them, but I believe it's true.""Why would it be true? The Chairman of Astoria Corporation hardly involves himself with anything happening in Springdale. She may hold the title for the most beautiful woman in Springdale for the past six years, but Josiah Haworth has gone to numerous places and seen even more beautiful women. Her beauty wouldn't sway him even if she strips naked right in front of him!""That is true, but Josiah Haworth isn't just anyone. Besides being the Chairman of Astoria Corporation, he's backed by the Wellington family, and I'm sure he handles other companies no one knows of. No one would dare to start a rumor concerning someone as powerful as him if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes!""Okay, that makes sense. But no matter how powerful he is, it isn't right for him to be sleeping with a married woman. What happened to the beautif
"Marie, you're so lucky to have won the hearts of these students. Please teach us how you do it. I'll do anything to learn...wait, what?" Marie's friend rushed to her side and was saying coquettishly when the male student's actions and words registered in her head.She refused to believe her eyes and walked closer to the student. Because she knew he was likely to come from a wealthy family, she gently inquired, "Wh-what are you doing? Ms. Campbell is sitting over there. Did you make a mistake?"The student paused and tilted his head to look at her, then frowned slightly. "I didn't. I've been meaning to ask Ms. William out since yesterday, but she left early so I came as soon as I was sure she had finalized her classes today."He then ignored her and turned his attention back to Chloe. "Ms. William, I'm one of your students by the name of Paul Michigan and I like you very much."Just like every rich scion Chloe had come across, this student didn't beat about the bush and boldly stated
"Please, let me walk you out," Matt Peterson ran after Priscilla Wilton, leaving Gladys Coleman alone in the teacher's lounge.Gladys closed the door again while keeping her eyes on the people huddled together."What is going on?""Nothing you should be worried about," Marie responded, flashing a tight smile at her.Gladys didn't return her smile but quickly waltzed across the room and stopped in front of her."Seeing teachers standing and doing nothing when they should be getting ready for their afternoon classes is a concern for the Principal of a school. And as the Principal of this school, I am concerned. So I'll ask you again, what is going on here?"Marie laughed softly and twirled herself around to face Gladys. "I told you, nothing."Gladys looked away from her, and her eyes settled on Chloe, barely visible behind her desk. Then she glanced at the teachers standing round the table, noticing they were on the same side as Marie."Are you guys that insecure, or do you just have no
The following day, Chloe still visited Astoria Corporation as soon as she was done with classes at Springdale National College. However, just like the day before, the entire day went by without any sign of Josiah Haworth.On the third day, Chloe left the house very early but didn't go to school. Instead, she went straight to Astoria Corporation and reclined outside the gate. Kane, who had followed her from the house, called and informed Ethan of her location as soon as he saw her sitting there.It was Thursday, a school day for Honey. Ethan, who had often watched Chloe prepare Honey for school, got his daughter ready in her mother's absence."I hardly see your sister these few days. Tell me she has gotten Josiah Haworth to agree he'd go to the William family house to dispel the rumor about him having an affair with her. Please tell me she has done it, and we're not about to lose the roof above our heads!""It may be shabby and rundown, but it's still a house that shelters us from col