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"Hazel, you're going back to the office with them," Ethan said after reaching the car he was in."Where are you going?" asked Hazel."I still have to take care of something that's been pending for some time. This car, I'll take it." Then Ethan told the driver to get down to him. "Give me the keys.""Wait, sir. Do you want to take it yourself?" Hazel swiftly held back the driver's hand that was about to hand over the keys he was holding. "You've just recovered from a stab wound, you can't drive the vehicle yourself.""But this is my business. I can't let anyone else come with me," Ethan, who still looked calm, said."Why?"Instantly, Ethan's gaze became flat. It wasn't that he was annoyed with Hazel for continuing to ask, but he didn't like that what he was doing was a personal matter that he felt should be covered.About Delilah and Daran, he didn't want anyone else to know how they treated him because it was very embarrassing."Never mind. You just obey. I can take care of myself." W
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A check for 2,000,000 USD lay in the center of the table.Delilah and Daran, who initially looked confused, were wide-eyed with surprise as they bent down to see the paper more clearly."I have counted all the money I used, including the food you gave me, without missing anything. Even though it doesn't make me happy, I feel somewhat grateful that you accepted my presence at that time, so consider the money to repay my gratitude," Ethan explained.Delilah's hands became trembling as she grabbed the paper and lifted it carefully. "Two million. It's indeed two million dollars. I didn't see it wrong.""The total of all the expenses you gave me was very little, not even half of that money. You're not going to pretend you forgot, right?" Ethan replied sarcastically."How could I forget it when I gave it to you myself?" Delilah muttered with her eyes, not leaving the paper in her hand.But a moment later, she fell silent with a smile that slowly disappeared.She looked at Ethan slowly and b
The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge Because We're In The Same Boat
However, instead of heading to Zenith Corp, Ethan made a U-turn towards Pasaraya.On his way to his room, Hazel called with concern. "Sir, do you really not need a bodyguard?""No, I don't. I'm on other business and probably won't be back there. You can take care of it, right? If there's something really important and you can't take care of it anymore, you can call me," Ethan replied without breaking his stride."I understand. However, may I know your current whereabouts?""I'm fine. You don't have to worry," Ethan said with a faint smile. "If there's nothing more to talk about, I'll close it.""Yes, sir, good afternoon. Please take care of yourself."Ethan only replied with a brief nod before disconnecting the call. While putting his cell phone in his coat pocket, he turned his gaze around and found the Velvet Vault bustling with shoppers.His expression suddenly turned sour as Mrs. Bernita's annoyed face suddenly came to mind.If that woman saw the current situation in the Velvet Va
The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge Impact of Mireille
The first photo posted on Velvet Vault's social media immediately caught the attention of netizens. Thousands of comments filled the page, showing their disbelief and admiration for Mireille's looks.A few minutes later, another photo was posted on Pasaraya's webpage, which again and again sent the public into a frenzy.Soon, more videos and photos followed, creating an uproar in cyberspace.During Pasaraya's establishment, they have never used models or artists for promotion. Usually, they just uploaded product photos, and that alone attracted a lot of customers.But now, Mireille's presence made everyone overcome with complex emotions. Apart from being the first and promoting the products of the most famous store in Pasaraya, Mireille's figure is indeed very eye-catching because of her very charming appearance at the age of 40. With her presence, it is unimaginable how much profit Pasaraya will reap.Just a few hours after the release of the photo, dozens of people flocked to Velvet
The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge Having No Answer
"What is this?" The Great Mistress Celeste, relaxing in her reading room while playing with her cell phone, instantly straightened up with wide-eyed surprise.She zoomed in on the photo she had just received and couldn't contain her shock. "Bernita? Why is she there? And why is the store so crowded? What's really going on?""Isla, come here!" she shouted and called out to the maid assigned to be with her.But the middle-aged woman did not come, making Great Mistress Celeste turn her head towards the door angrily. "Isla! Didn't you hear me? If you don't come on the count of three, I'll throw you into the village! Isla!""Argh! Where is she exactly?" Then, Great Mistress Celeste stood up and walked hurriedly out of the reading room. "Just watch after I find you, I'll beat your legs to a pulp!"Just as she was about to turn towards the living room, Isla's figure suddenly appeared with a panicked face, making Great Mistress Celeste startled and almost toppled over."Damn it! Are you going
The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge Powers of the President Director
"What?" Mrs. Bernita stared at Joshua in disbelief, then she pushed him roughly. "Hey, who do you think you are? Does a lowly manager like you deserve to speak to me in that tone? Look at me and correct your speech before I throw you out!""Madam, today our store is very busy. But since you were looking for me, I left all the work for a while. I'm sorry if I've displeased you," Joshua said calmly and politely.The people around who had been talking about Mrs. Bernita instantly raised their voices, saying she was being arbitrary and bullying others who clearly had no fault."Are you going to continue like that, barking like dogs? This is my problem with the manager, and none of you understand this, so stop blabbing!" After scolding the people, Mrs. Bernita looked back at Joshua. "Explain to me about what happened!""What do you mean, Madam?""Don't act stupid in front of me! Explain everything, or I'll fire you!" shouted Mrs. Bernita.Joshua instantly smiled faintly. "Madam, you seem t
The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge Be In One Place
"What?" Mr. Celeste, Mrs. Bernita, and Ariana were all shocked beyond belief upon hearing this.They looked at each other in confusion before Mrs. Bernita shouted angrily at Joshua. "What are you saying, damn it? Since when is my father no longer the Pasaraya Director? I'm his daughter, and even if he no longer holds this place, it should be given to me. You dare to talk nonsense like this. Have you thought about the consequences?""In this lifetime, I have never said anything meaningless. Madam, to me, facts are everything, so there's no way I would just speak like this, especially in front of you," said Joshua, who was still calm.In front of the three powerful people, he may have looked like a lamb ready to be slaughtered, but he was actually a wolf with very sharp fangs."You!" Mrs. Bernita was left speechless as her anger reached its peak.At the shop opposite, which sold branded perfumes, Delilah and Daran were busy wandering around with their hands full of shopping bags.They k
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Joshua did not respond, sending the atmosphere into an eerie silence.An enraged Mr Celeste raised his right hand, signalling his bodyguards to surround the Velvet Vault and forbid everyone from capturing this in photos or videos.Delilah and Daran continued to try to rebel while shouting apologies to Mrs Bernita, which were completely ignored.The visitors criticising Mrs. Bernita fell silent in the face of this situation. And Joshua's silence they took as fear for having lied."So you can't call him here? Manager Joshua, I have long questioned your origins. Now seems like the perfect time to show the world that you're a fraud trying to rob other people's businesses!" exclaimed Mrs. Bernita, pointing Joshua right in the face.The young man who didn't like being pointed at instantly turned sour, and he stepped back two steps.Even so, his mouth did not open to say a word.Whispers that cornered Joshua began to be heard. This made Ariana secretly smile happily as the bad situation had
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This Is Our Time
"Yes, sir."Hazel and Elio's awkward exchanges instantly became serious."Mr. Ethan wants to talk," Elio said after connecting with his partner in the back car."We're ready to carry out orders!" They unitedly said firmly."Look behind you! Make sure if that car is following us or not!" Ethan ordered directly.The atmosphere became silent as they looked back. Hazel even narrowed her eyes as she looked at the rearview mirror, trying to focus. But instantly, her eyes widened in surprise."Sir, isn't that Miss Celeste's car?""Connect with the car in front!" Instead of answering, Ethan gave Elio another instruction, which he immediately carried out."Speed up the pace!" he ordered directly.The two people in the front car looked at each other, confused. While doing so, the man next to him checked something on his tablet and then whispered, "Someone is following us behind."Suddenly, the man driving turned his head in surprise for a moment before focusing on driving. "Is it necessary to t
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Invitation
The news of Pulse Apparel unilaterally terminating the partnership and even blocking Celeste's branch company instantly became a trending topic on social media.Since then, other companies have withdrawn one by one, making the downturn in Celeste's company very sharp.Reporters were busy looking for more information. Some of them who managed to get a brief interview even made it clear that they did not want to interfere in such matters. And because of that, they also switched to Zenith Corp, making the share price rise sharply.Netizens have noticed this discrepancy, and the situation is heating up.They clearly know how fierce the competition is right now. If they couldn't break free, then the entire Celeste family would fall to the ground.The online conversation continued, discussing how the Celeste Family had been behaving, especially Ethan and Ariana's marriage. Of course, the affair and some of the plans hatched by the father-daughter duo were the main topics.Some regretted the
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Had to persuade him
"We can't just sit around waiting for the trial! Father, we must do everything possible to get my husband out! Our family is very powerful and has many great people. There's no way there's no way to turn this case around!" Mrs. Bernita, who was only wearing her nightgown with her hair tousled and her face without make-up, shouted excitedly in front of everyone who was discussing in the living room. "If you can't defend yourself, just say you were framed! Or maybe we'll just find a scapegoat! I believe that my husband couldn't have done that. Even if he did, that bastard Ethan provoked him!"Great Mistress Celeste closed her eyes to hold back her emotions at the sight of her current appearance."Ethan's evidence is so strong that it's hard to deny. Even the lawyer said it might be difficult to reverse the situation," Great Master Celeste said."Then just tell me about the previous matter!" Mrs. Bernita replied quickly. "He beat Lucas and didn't give Ariana a living. He's also planning
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I think I know it
"I don't understand what you're talking about." Ariana turned her face away, reluctant to look at Ethan who looked intimidating."When you treated me badly and made me the family driver, I accepted it without protest. Every time you spoke, you insulted me and cornered me. I kept quiet and always obeyed whatever orders you gave me. No matter how hard it was for me to carry them out."Ethan pulled Ariana's face back to look at him. "I might have been able to ignore all those things, but, after all I did, why did you betray me?"Ariana snorted sarcastically and her gaze was filled with contempt. "You're just a substitute groom and we don't love each other, so why are you acting like you love me so much?""Love and betrayal are two different things. Wouldn't you betray me if I loved you?" Ethan asked back."Don't dream!" snapped Ariana who then chuckled softly. "You don't deserve to be my best man, even if you become the CEO of Zenith Corp. To me, you're still a poor loser!""So, that's w
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Rampage
Hazel looked at Ethan who was also staring at her expressionlessly. She put her phone away and said, "Miss Celeste would like to see you.""Let it go," Ethan replied briefly.Hazel nodded in understanding and went back to talking on her cell phone. "Mr. Ethan is in his office."After that, the call was unilaterally disconnected by Ariana. Hazel's expression looked annoyed, but a second later it returned to normal.Without changing his reclined seating position, Ethan said firmly. "Postpone all my schedules for the time being and you help me to guard this room. Don't let anyone interrupt, no matter how important the business is!""Yes." With that Hazel stepped out and stood in front of the room.Not long after that Ariana arrived along with Jade. The woman wearing her work clothes seemed to be in such a hurry that she didn't care about Hazel's presence and immediately entered Ethan's room.Jade was about to come in, but Hazel immediately held her back and pulled her away. Of course, sh
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Don't Want to Meet
Facing back-to-back questions with demanding expressions like this clearly terrified Ariana.She had never faced anything like this before, especially when other reporters joined in with more pressing questions."Sorry, I don't understand what you're asking. Please don't discuss things that shouldn't be. I'm here to ask for your support for the slander that attacked my father," said Ariana, trying to calm down.But the people only intensified and were now even standing with their eyes wide with curiosity."Miss Ariana, how can you call it something it's not? This is your problem, and you can't run away from it.""Do you perhaps want to deny it?""Please give an explanation regarding the circulating video. Ms. Ariana, is that true? You had an affair but filed for divorce first?""Miss Ariana, do you really not know anything about Mr. Ethan's identity, who turned out to be the CEO of Zenith Corp? Is that also why you had an affair and divorced him because you thought he was poor?""Now
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Gossip
Just out of the meeting room and about to head to his room, Ethan was confronted with the sight of his employees busy talking about something while looking at their cell phones.His steps slowed down, and he watched them intently. They didn't even notice his presence and continued to gossip. But even so, their voices were so low that he couldn't hear anything.Suddenly, Ethan's expression became grim.Hazel, who realized that, rushed over to the group of employees and said loudly. "Did you guys come to the company just to gossip? It seems like you have too little work to have so much time for unimportant things like this!"Everyone was startled and turned their heads quickly. Instantly, they were wide-eyed at the sight of their expressionless boss.Fear began to fill everyone's hearts, and they looked down deeply, not daring to open their voices at all."If you don't want this job anymore, you should hand in your resignation letter," Hazel continued firmly. "That way, you can gossip a
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One week
"Mr. Leif, thank you for dinner and the chess game. I really enjoyed it," said Ethan who was near his car, facing Mr. Leif.Mr. Leif's wife wasn't allowed out because it was late, so she was afraid of the wind. Meanwhile, Hazel was already in the car after saying goodbye."I'm glad to hear that. I hope Mr. Ethan will still be willing to come to my house and do what we did earlier," said Mr. Leif who was still overwhelmed with happiness. "My wife loves a crowd and this is the first time we've had guests. You can see for yourself, that she is very enthusiastic about your presence.""Then I will often ask Hazel to accompany Madame." Ethan smiled slightly.He knew very well what Mr. Leif's wife was feeling. The difference was that she had a husband who loved her so much that her life in this big house was not so lonely."Thank you. I look forward to seeing her." The gleam in Mr. Leif's eyes grew brighter.But a moment later it turned serious with an expression that looked strained. "Mr. E
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Trust him
During the series of tests, Ethan was really paying close attention. Not because he wanted to choose a personal bodyguard more carefully, but because he felt a new spirit when he saw those who were so serious about the competition.Basically, the 20 men selected were the best in every aspect, so the tests were fierce.During the archery test, there were only three people who scored six and were eliminated right away.For now, the second test was to run through some obstacles."Is this all prepared by him?" asked Ethan as he looked at some media that was transported to the courtyard and placed where it should be."Yes, sir. The Chairman wants personal bodyguards who are tough and can deal with any situation. He doesn't want to be missed and end up with a loss," Hazel replied.Ethan nodded in understanding and looked at the participants who began to undergo the second test.However, his body immediately stiffened when he saw that it was Elio. The man passed all his hurdles with ease and
