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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
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 1
Ethan pushed through the crowd in the bar, looking for his wife.The bar pounded with loud music. The air reeked of sweat, alcohol, and cologne.The kind of place where drinks flowed as fast as bad decisions. Ethan’s hands curled into fists.His fingers curled around his phone, a photo still glaring on the screen: Madeline Reed, his wife of three years, stepping into this very bar with another man.A man in a tailored suit, oozing money and arrogance. His hand resting way too comfortably on her hip.Ethan felt something sharp twist in his chest, but he forced himself to keep moving.He needed to see this for himself. Needed to hear it from her own lips.The moment he spotted her, his stomach dropped.Madeline was in a private booth. Her back to him, unmistakable.She wasn’t just talking to the guy.She was kissing him. With togues.The man’s hand gripped her, holding her close. The Rolex on his wrist flashed under the dim light.Like it was mocking him.Ethan clenched his jaw. Rage su
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 2
Ethan's gaze locked onto the papers.She didn't remember the ring at all, right?Those three years. He had given everything. Stood behind her. Protected her. Built her success. Economically and emotionally.For the ring. For the promise.She thought he was poor. Fine. Because he never cared about looking rich.Ethan stared at the woman he once loved, all he could feel was cold and disappointment.This was all he was worth to her?This was how she repaid him?Silence stretched between them. Then Ethan exhaled. A hard smirk tugged at his lips.“You really think this is the life you want?” His voice was quiet.But there was something in his voice—something that made Madeline’s fingers tighten slightly around Robert’s arm.For the briefest second, doubt flickered in her eyes.But then she squared her shoulders, shaking it off.“I know it is.”She grabbed her designer handbag, turning it in her hands. Showing it off to Ethan.“You know how much this bag costs?” She smiled. “More than you m
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 3
Ethan sat in the backseat of a Maybach. He was flipping through the files Lewis had handed him.From the front seat, Lewis glanced at him through the rearview mirror."Sir, are you staying in Atlantis City for good?" He asked in a curious tone.Ethan rubbed his temples, exhaustion lacing his voice."Yes, I will. Atlantis is my home base. I’m done running."Lewis nodded.“Understood. I’ll notify the five major companies here. They should prepare for your return.”Ethan paused a second, then asked,"How’s Brightstar Corporation doing these days?"Lewis adjusted his glasses, admiration in his tone.“They’re the king of Atlantis now. They’re expanding fast, including real estate, finance and technology. The market value has already surpassed thousands of billions.”“They’re on the verge of becoming a giant."A flicker of emotion flashed in Ethan’s eyes.Brightstar Corp was the first company he ever built.It meant a lot to him."Schedule the executive meeting at Brightstar’s headquarters,
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 4
Yanking the drawer open, she expected junk.Instead, neatly stacked inside were envelopes.Thick, high-quality ones, each sealed with embossed insignias.She grabbed one.It was a formal invitation. Gold lettering. The signature of one of the city's wealthiest elites stamped at the bottom.A private event for top-tier businessmen.The others were similar. More invitations. High-end galas. Exclusive fundraisers. Gatherings where the richest of the rich convened.A sleek black envelope stood out from the rest. A single word embossed in gold foil: The Shadow.Madeline rolled her eyes, her lips curled in disgust."Ridiculous. There's no way he could ever be invited to an event of this caliber," Madeline thought.“How he made things up like this?!”"And ’The Shadow?’ Seriously? Is he living in some kind of fairy tale?"Without hesitated, Madeline shoved the invitations into a pile and tossed them straight into the trash.As she brushed off the nonsense, a box at the bottom of the drawer ca
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 5
Madeline froze, her smirk faltering for a split second.Then she burst out laughing."Your company? Ethan, stop embarrassing yourself!"Robert smirked, arms crossed."Ethan, buddy, I get it. Life’s been tough for you. But you need some helps."He clicked his tongue."This is Brightstar Corporation. The top conglomerate in Atlantis.”“You think you can just waltz in here and claim it as yours? Do you need us to call the loony bin for you?""Listen, Ethan," Madeline said, her voice rising with every word."You may some introductions. This place is for the elite. For people with power, connections, and money."She gave him a once-over."You? You’re nothing. Just go home before security throws you out for loitering."Robert sighed, faking a sympathy smile."Ethan, as men, we should know when to quit. You’ve already lost. Don’t make it worse for yourself."Madeline playfully nudged Robert’s arm."See? Robert is a real man. Look at his presence. That’s the kind of successful person who belo
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Ethan nodded slightly.His eyes flicking toward the direction Madeline and Robert had gone.He glanced at the heavy suitcases stuffed with cash."Forget it. Take it back."William’s face turned pale.“Mr. Ethan, did we… did we mess up? I’ll assign more people next time—”Ethan cut him off with a wave.“It’s not your fault.”Willaim immediately fell silent. He followed behind Ethan like a sidekick.As they walked, Ethan paused.“Do you know Robert Davenport?”Williams frowned, then his eyes widened.“Robert? From Davenport Group?”Ethan nodded.Williams quickly explained.“He’s been trying to partner with us on a project. Offered a lot of generous terms…”He trailed off, watching Ethan’s expression.Ethan’s lips curled into a cold smile.“Cancel the partnership.”Willaim barely hid his shock. But he was quick."Understood. I’ll handle it."He gestured to an assistant, whispering an order.The man nodded and rushed off like a frightened mouse.William wiped his forehead, relieved he had
The Ultimate Hidden Tycoon Chapter 7
Robert sat in the waiting room of Brightstar Corp, buzzing with excitement.Today was the day.Once he signed that contract, his money problems would be history. No more debts!Soon, his bank account would be overflowing again—like a broken ATM spitting out cash.Just as he was reveling in the thought, his phone rang.He snatched it up immediately.“Manager! I’m already here. When are we signing?”His voice was thick with flattery.But whatever was said on the other end wiped the grin right off his face.His expression stiffened.Then darkened.By the time he hung up, his hands were trembling with rage.Crash!The phone smashed against the marble floor, shattering on impact.“Fuck! Fuck! FUCK!”The deal was off.Robert's mind raced, heart pounding like a drum in his chest.What the hell went wrong?!***William stood off to the side, escorting Ethan toward the grand lobby of Brightstar Corporation.Just as Ethan reached the exit, the sharp click of hurried footsteps echoed through the
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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
Chapter 25
“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
Chapter 24
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.
Chapter 23
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
Chapter 22
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
Chapter 21
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
Chapter 20
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?
