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Katherine raised an eyebrow, a playful grin tugging at her lips.“Eth?” she giggled. “That’s a strange name, but I kind of like it. It’s cute.”The conversation flowed naturally from there.They talked about everything: childhood memories, random hobbies, those small things that seem insignificant but speak volumes about who you are.Katherine was surprised by how much they had in common.The conversation felt so effortless, like a familiar melody.She wasn’t used to this kind of ease with someone.But just as she was getting comfortable, her phone rang, breaking the peaceful flow of their conversation.She glanced at the screen. It was her father.After a brief conversation, she turned back to Ethan, looking genuinely apologetic.“Eth, I’m really sorry, but my dad needs me for something urgent. I have to go.”Ethan nodded, though a twinge of disappointment flickered behind his eyes.He hated watching her leave, even if it was just for a little while.“No problem. It was nice talking
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This explanation put both of Edith and Madeline at ease.It made perfect sense."It's a rent car!"Edith chuckled, shaking her head.“I knew it! There’s no way that guy suddenly got rich overnight!”“Exactly, Mom,” Madeline agreed, smirking.“Think about it—he made such a fuss over a worthless old necklace and a cheap ring. Does that sound like someone with money?”“What skills could he possibly have? Back when he was with me, he relied on me for everything.""You really think he’s capable of turning his life around just like that?”Edith took Madeline’s hand in hers, her tone turning serious.“Maddy, listen to me. You need to get rid of him as soon as possible.”“Look at you—young, beautiful, and talented. And you have Robert, such an outstanding man, by your side.”“You should marry Robert sooner. That way, Ethan will finally give up on his delusions of ever winning you back.”Madeline’s cheeks flushed with a mixture of shyness and satisfaction as she stole a glance at Robert.Rober
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“By the way, darling,”Madeline suddenly asked, blinking in confusion.“The Carnival cruise has never docked at Atlantis before. Why now?”It was true.A ship of that caliber only stopped at the biggest coastal cities on the West Coast.Why would it suddenly choose to dock in a place like Atlantis?Robert’s expression remained composed.“From what I’ve heard, Lewis Parker is personally welcoming a mystery guest.”Madeline’s jaw dropped.“Someone important enough to make Lewis Parker show up in person?!”And that person was here, in Atlantis?“That, I don’t know.”Robert shrugged.Madeline’s mind was racing.“Does that mean… we’ll get to see them?!”She asked excitedly.“Of course,”Robert said smoothly.“At the very least, you’ll definitely meet Lewis Parker himself.”Then, puffing out his chest, he added boastfully,“In fact, he’ll personally congratulate us on our wedding.”Madeline nearly melted in excitement.“Oh, Robert! You’re amazing! I love you so much!”In that moment, she wa
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“Oh, and by the way,”Madeline added with a triumphant smile,“Three days from now, Robert and I are getting married!”“So, stop sticking to me like a piece of gum, you've missed your chance!”Ethan heard this and simply gave a smile.“You’re getting married? Well, congratulations, then.”Madeline froze for a moment, thrown off by his calm response.She had expected a different reaction, something full of rage or jealousy.Anything but this kind of nonchalance!The emptiness of his response only made her angrier.She was excepting him losing control because of upset.As the exact reaction wasn’t coming.“Keep pretending! Let’s see how long you can keep up the act!”Madeline smirked, eyes brimming with contempt.In her mind, Ethan was just putting on an act—clinging to his last shred of dignity.And the calmer he appeared, the more it irritated her.Ethan frowned.“Do you finally get nuts?”He had been trying to avoid a pointless argument, but her arrogance was getting annoyed.Madelin
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 16
The Carnival Cruise, the world’s number-one luxury liner, had just docked at Atlantis Pier.Twenty-one decks.Every inch, sheer opulence.Ethan, dressed in simple, casual clothes, arrived at the entrance.As he looked up at the familiar white ship, memories flooded his mind.“It has been a while, old buddy.” He said to the ship.Just as he was about to step in—A sharp, piercing voice rang out behind him.“Ethan Saxon! What are you doing here?”The voice made him pause. It was familiar, unpleasantly so.Turning around, he wasn’t surprised to see Edith Reed—Madeline’s mother.The shoulder was strapped up in a sling, but the sour expression on her face was as sharp as ever.“And what, exactly, is stopping me from being here?” Ethan raised an eyebrow. “You’re here too.”“Hah!”Edith let out a cold laugh, her posture full of arrogance.“I’m here because I’m boarding this ship to Sarentis Island!“For my daughter’s wedding! And you?”She folded her arms, looking him up and down with open d
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 17
Kathrine approached with her usual lively energy. She waved, her lips curling into a playful grin.“Miss Kathrine, fancy running into you here,” Ethan said, his tone laced with amusement.Kathrine rolled her eyes. “Drop the ‘Miss,’ will you? Just Kathrine is fine.” Resting her elbows on the railing beside him, she glanced sideways. "Are you heading to Serantis Island too?"Ethan hesitated for a beat, then nodded. "Something like that."Her face lit up. “That’s great! I’m going there too! For a wedding! My friend Madeline is getting married.”His fingers drummed idly against the cold metal, his expression unreadable. "Is that so? Well... Congratulations to her."Kathrine, oblivious to the shift in his demeanor, continued chatting, her eyes drifting toward the white waves.“To be honest, I don’t really like the guy she’s marrying. Robert’s all talk.” “He is just one of those guys who think a fancy yacht and a garage full of sports cars make up for having an actual personality.”
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Ethan let out a short, mirthless laugh. He shook his head. "Stop your wedding?”“Madeline, I have told you. I couldn’t care less about your wedding."Madeline sneered. "Oh really?” “Then what are you doing here?” “I just told you yesterday I was getting married on Serantis Island. And today—suddenly, you’re on this ship?”“And you expect me to believe that’s a coincidence?!"Ethan’s expression was hard. "It is."Madeline barked out a laugh. "Bullshit. Everyone knows, you just wanna beg me to be back to you."Ethan sighed helplessly. "What can I say?""If I really wanted to ruin your wedding, you wouldn’t have even made it onto this ship today."Madeline let out laugh, infuriated by Ethan’s tone."Blah, blah, blah- You really think you’re something important, aren’t you? We are all your servants. Even Lewis Parker is your servant!”The guests around them couldn’t help but chuckle. Among the crowd of elites, not a single person recognized who Ethan was. Didn’t that say it all?
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 19
Ethan let a slow, deliberate gaze sweep over Madeline and RobertHe was done with this drama.The murmurs in the crowd grew louder, buzzing like restless insects.“His ship?”“Isn’t this Lewis Parker’s?”Madeline seized the moment, turning to the guests with exaggerated exasperation.Her lips curled into a sneer as she tossed her hair back, making sure all eyes were on her."That’s right, everyone!" she announced with mockery. "This is my ex-husband. And, as usual, he had a great imagination."She flipped her hair for dramatic effect."You’ve all seen it, right? He just keeps doing this, over and over again!"A sharp laugh burst from her lips. She spread her arms wide as if inviting the whole room to share in the absurdity."His ship. His company. Mr. Parker, and you all his so-called friends!"For a heartbeat, silence stretched across the room. Then the laughter erupted as if on cue.Madeline basked in it, her eyes gleaming as she met Ethan’s calm stare."Ethan, don’t you feel ridicu
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Katharine’s fingers tightened around the phone."That’s great news! I’ll be there right away!"After hanging up, she turned to Ethan, excitement shining in her eyes. “That was William! The contract is ready!”Ethan grinned. "Nice! Congrats."She exhaled, steadying herself."This is a huge deal for my family. I can’t mess it up."Ethan studied her for a second. “Want me to come with you?”Katharine blinked."You’d do that?""Of course. Let’s go."When Ethan smirked at her, Katherine’s heart skipped a beat.Then she smiled. "Alright. Let’s do this."She fell into step beside him, the wind ruffling her hair as they walked.Meanwhile.Robert and Madeline stumbled back into their house, looking like drowned rats.Madeline’s hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms. Her voice was sharp, practically spitting venom."Ethan…Ethan, that useless bastard! How the hell did he get so powerful? Why the hell was Mr. Parker bowing to him?!"Edith, looking pale, whispered,"Sweetheart
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“You and Mr. Parker… your relationship isn’t as simple as it seems, is it?”Katharine’s voice was firm, leaving no room for evasion. She wasn’t just asking. She was pressing for the truth.Ethan halted mid-step. He turned his head and met her gaze.Her eyes were sharp, unflinching. It was like she could see right through him.He sighed inwardly. ‘Guess I couldn’t fool her after all.’ He thought.He took a breath, then gave a slight nod. “You’re right.”Katharine felt her heart jolt. She’d suspected as much, but hearing him confirm it still hit like a freight train.She quickly schooled her expression, but she couldn’t stop the slight tension in her fingers as she clenched her fists.“So... you’re really ‘the guy’?” she asked, the speed of her words betrayed her internal storm, “That ‘Mysterious VIP?’”Ethan smirked. “And if I said I was?”Katharine locked eyes with him. She didn’t freak out, didn’t stumble over her words like some starstruck fan. But she gripped her hands a little
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On a typical cruise ship, weapons were unheard of.But this was the Carnival Cruise.If necessary, it could transform into a floating fortress in the blink of an eye.Of course, they weren’t at that point yet.The Shadow moved like ghosts. One second, the deck was empty. The next, they were there. No sound. No warning.It was as if they had materialized from thin air.At the bow, Shade stood motionless.A cold, deadly aura radiated from him, like a wraith from the underworld.His twin katanas were already unsheathed, their blades gleaming with a chilling glint in the dim light.What use were katanas against a fully armed pirate ship?These weren’t just any katanas. Ethan had personally modified them, making them sharp enough to slice through steel.And right now, Shade stood poised, his very presence exuding a silent promise. If he wanted to, he could cut the Black Jack in half with a single stroke.The two ships locked in a silent standoff.The Black Jack showed no signs of slowing.
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The moment Lewis Parker and Ethan stepped into the cabin, something shifted. The air around Lewis changed. The stern but relaxed demeanor he had carried moments ago vanished, replaced by an almost reverent obedience.His back hunched slightly. His head dipped. He didn’t dare look up.“I’m sorry, Mr. Ethan.” Lewis’s voice trembled just enough to be noticeable.Ethan paused. “Sorry for what?”“For exposing your identity.”Lewis kept his gaze lowered. He knew better than anyone that Ethan despised public attention. If Ethan wanted to be seen, he would choose when and where. That was why he had canceled the grand welcoming party planned for him aboard this very ship.But Robert and Madeline? They had no idea who they were dealing with. They had insulted Ethan in front of everyone, thinking he was a nobody.Ethan, of course, couldn’t be bothered to stoop to their level. But Lewis could.Ethan let out a small sigh and shook his head. “So that’s what this is about.” A faint smile tug
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Lewis barely finished his command when the wind snatched his last syllable away. The Shadow members moved like trained hounds, swift and precise. They grabbed Madeline and her family, dragging them away without hesitation.Madeline didn’t resist. She stood there like a hollowed-out statue, her face drained of all color. Hope had been ripped from her so completely, it left nothing behind.Ethan tilted his head slightly, catching a glimpse of the crew lowering a lifeboat into the churning sea. The small vessel rocked against the waves. His lips curled into a faint, almost imperceptible smile.Lewis had understood his signal perfectly. The timing, the execution. Flawless. If Shade had been in charge, the outcome would have been far more brutal. Robert and Madeline wouldn’t have gotten a lifeboat. They’d have been tossed overboard, swallowed by the depths in an instant.The lifeboat drifted farther and farther. Soon, even the rhythmic splash of the oars faded into nothing. Madeline
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Lewis Parker’s words slammed into the banquet hall like a cannon blast.The air turned ice-cold. Every breath hitched. Every movement froze.Shock.Disbelief.Fear.A hundred pairs of eyes locked onto Ethan, drilling into him, desperate to make sense of what they’d just heard.The business elites who had been strutting around like peacocks a moment ago, now looked like they’d been struck by lightning.Stiff, stunned, completely out of their depth.Robert’s face went ghostly pale, drained of every drop of blood.His lips parted, but no words came out. Just air and sheer panic.Madeline? She looked like someone had yanked the soul right out of her body.Her mother, Edith, gripped the back of a chair like it was the only thing keeping her upright.Her knuckles were bone-white, her breathing shallow.Any second now, she might hit the floor.The entire hall fell into a suffocating silence. Well, you could probably hear hearts pounding.Lewis took a step forward, his deep, steady voice slic
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Robert barely had time to process what was happening before someone chimed in with an eager, sycophantic tone."Mr. Davenport, when did you call in The Shadow? We had no idea!"The man who spoke was trying to curry favor.It was obvious!If anyone on this ship had the influence to summon The Shadow, it had to be Robert Davenport.After all, not everyone can hold a wedding here.A hush fell over the crowd as heads turned toward him, waiting for confirmation.“Huh?”Robert snapped out of his daze, his mind scrambling. Then, with a nervous chuckle, he straightened his tie.“Oh, yeah. Of course. Just now.”He had no idea what was going on. But he sure as hell couldn’t admit that.A few minutes ago, he hadn’t even known what The Shadow was. Now they were here, and everyone thought he had called them?On this ship, The Shadow represented Lewis Parker, right?So…didn’t that mean Mr. Parker was paying close attention to his wedding?That had to be it!Why else would Parker’s elite security fo
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Ethan let a slow, deliberate gaze sweep over Madeline and RobertHe was done with this drama.The murmurs in the crowd grew louder, buzzing like restless insects.“His ship?”“Isn’t this Lewis Parker’s?”Madeline seized the moment, turning to the guests with exaggerated exasperation.Her lips curled into a sneer as she tossed her hair back, making sure all eyes were on her."That’s right, everyone!" she announced with mockery. "This is my ex-husband. And, as usual, he had a great imagination."She flipped her hair for dramatic effect."You’ve all seen it, right? He just keeps doing this, over and over again!"A sharp laugh burst from her lips. She spread her arms wide as if inviting the whole room to share in the absurdity."His ship. His company. Mr. Parker, and you all his so-called friends!"For a heartbeat, silence stretched across the room. Then the laughter erupted as if on cue.Madeline basked in it, her eyes gleaming as she met Ethan’s calm stare."Ethan, don’t you feel ridicu
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Ethan let out a short, mirthless laugh. He shook his head. "Stop your wedding?”“Madeline, I have told you. I couldn’t care less about your wedding."Madeline sneered. "Oh really?” “Then what are you doing here?” “I just told you yesterday I was getting married on Serantis Island. And today—suddenly, you’re on this ship?”“And you expect me to believe that’s a coincidence?!"Ethan’s expression was hard. "It is."Madeline barked out a laugh. "Bullshit. Everyone knows, you just wanna beg me to be back to you."Ethan sighed helplessly. "What can I say?""If I really wanted to ruin your wedding, you wouldn’t have even made it onto this ship today."Madeline let out laugh, infuriated by Ethan’s tone."Blah, blah, blah- You really think you’re something important, aren’t you? We are all your servants. Even Lewis Parker is your servant!”The guests around them couldn’t help but chuckle. Among the crowd of elites, not a single person recognized who Ethan was. Didn’t that say it all?
