Chapter thirteen.Someone whispered; “That's Caleb's inheritance!”Ethan chuckled to himself, satisfied that his plan was unfolding as intended. His gift to the Tycoon had been a calculated move, designed to ensure that someone would recognize him as the miracle doctor. This would prompt the Tycoon to demand treatment from Ethan, thereby securing Caleb's inheritance.Caleb stepped forward, his face twisted in indignation. "Father, you can't be serious about agreeing to this nonsense," he exclaimed.The Tycoon's eyes darted back and forth between Ethan and his son, clearly torn. He had never been in a situation like this before, and he felt obligated to honor his promise."Father, just give this beggar some money and throw him out," Caleb sneered.Ethan smiled, a cold glint in his eye. "I knew you'd react this way," he said, his voice dripping with contempt. "You rich people are always so quick to exploit the poor." Ethan pulled out his phone and played a recording of the Tycoon's p
Chapter twelve.The Tycoon's coughing fit intensified, despite being given water. His body began to swell, prompting a frantic rush to the hospital. Doctors scrambled to diagnose the issue, but their tests yielded no explanation for the mysterious swelling.Panic gripped the Sawyer family as they scoured the city for specialist doctors. Meanwhile, Victoria was still with Ethan. "We should get the Sawyer family a wedding gift. You don't have to worry I will deliver it myself," Ethan suggested. Victoria's eyes widened in incredulity. "You can't be serious?" she asked, her tone laced with skepticism. Ethan shook his head. "Why would I joke about that?" Victoria stood up, her expression stern. "That's your ex-family we're talking about – the same people who lied about you breaking their precious ancestral jug.”Ethan chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "That's in the past. I've forgiven them. I think it's best if we get them a gift." Victoria's eyes widened in surprise. E
Chapter Eleven.Ethan arrived at the lodge and walked up to the receptionist. "I want to book a room," he said.The receptionist looked him up and down, a mixture of disgust and skepticism on his face. Ethan could tell the man thought he was some kind of playboy trying to use his looks to get a free room."This isn't some kind of cheap motel," the receptionist said, his tone dripping with disdain.Ethan chuckled, unfazed. He knew he looked like nobody - he was wearing bathroom slippers, a faded shirt, and worn jeans."How much is the room?" Ethan asked, his eyes locked on the receptionist.The receptionist stated the price per night, "It's $160." Ethan pulled out his card and instructed, "Debit me $320."The receptionist's eyes widened as he took the card, his expression a mixture of surprise and curiosity. He inserted the card, and to his astonishment, the transaction was successful. He was shocked. “Keep the remaining money.” The receptionist gasped. Ethan ignored him, and th
"No, I never did. I just needed someone, so I held onto you. I didn't have any other options, and when I found someone else, I needed to get rid of Rowan so I could frame you and be with Caleb,” she said, rolling her eyes. Ethan clenched his fist. Hearing the truth from Maria hurt him. He leaned in and said, "I'll leave this jail today, and I'll make sure you pay for your crimes by staying in jail for a lifetime.”“I want to see you make me rot in jail!” She said, “Take this money and use it to improve your life." She handed him a check.Ethan took the check and tore it up in front of her. "Happy married life," he said and walked away.Maria's face turned red with anger. "You're too proud, Ethan. I'll make sure you suffer.”On the hand, Caleb entered his house, where his angry father was pacing around. "What did I just hear you do?" his father asked, his voice stern.Caleb raised his eyebrows. "What are you talking about?" he asked, though he knew exactly what his father meant.
Chapter nine.Victoria couldn't help but ask, "Why were you jailed?"Ethan's gaze shifted to her, his expression unreadable. "Just drive," he said curtly, struggling to contain his frustration.Victoria nodded and let out a soft sigh. She began to drive, the silence between them growing increasingly awkward.Victoria attempted to break the silence, but Ethan ignored her, lost in his thoughts. He was desperate to push aside memories of Maria and the pain of being betrayed.As a General, Ethan had used his influence to empower the Bryce family, helping them rise to prominence. Yet, they had repaid him by humiliating, framing, and pushing him to the edge.Ethan's eyes gazed out the window, his mind consumed by the bitter taste of betrayal.As they arrived at the prison, Victoria's phone buzzed with an incoming report. She scanned the information, her eyes widening in surprise. The report was about Ethan, and it revealed that he was supposed to be in jail.Victoria's mind began to whi
Chapter Eight.Rose trembled, her voice trapped in her throat. She had never seen Victoria so furious. Her eyes were wide with fear, her bladder threatening to betray her. Caleb's eyes were equally wide with shock. Victoria's gaze never left Caleb, her anger palpable. Ethan, however, remained calm, his back against the wall, his arms folded, one hand supporting his chin.Rose and Caleb exchanged bewildered glances. How did Victoria take Ethan's side without him even speaking?Undeterred, Rose burst into fake tears. "Why would I lie?" she wailed. Caleb nodded in agreement, his face reddening with anger. "Yes, why would we lie?" he shouted, striding towards Ethan. "Say something, you fool!"Victoria's voice cut through the chaos. "Enough!" she screamed, her eyes blazing. "This madness ends now! You've crossed a line by breaking our ancestral jug!"Rose flinched, her eyes wide with fear. "Why would we break the jug?" she stammered.Victoria's smirk sent shivers down Rose's spine. Victo
Chapter seven.Ethan was shocked by their absurdly dramatic display.He couldn't believe they would go to such great lengths to frame him for something he didn't do. He felt a surge of indignation and hurt, wondering if this was how much Rose hated him now.He thought to himself, “Have I ever wronged her, even for a day?” He knew Rose loved money, but he never thought she was so consumed by greed that she would change her behavior so drastically.Ethan shrugged, thinking, "I guess nothing will surprise me anymore after what they just pulled.”Rose tapped her foot impatiently, waiting for Ethan to apologize, but he remained silent. His expression was unreadable, his eyes fixed on some point beyond her.“Get down on your knees and apologize now!” Rose demanded, her voice rising. “Otherwise, you'll face the consequences, and I promise you, you won't like it.”Ethan didn't flinch, his gaze never wavering. Rose pressed on, her voice taking on a deadly tone. “We both know the Edward's fami
Chapter six Rose stumbled backward, shocked and enraged by the slap. She couldn't believe Ethan had dared to slap her. Her face burning with fury, she raised her hand to slap him back.But Ethan caught her wrist, his grip like a vice. “Don't you dare,” he said, his voice deadly, his eyes blazing with anger. “How dare you think of raising your dirty hands at me?”Rose struggled to pull her hand free, but Ethan's grip only tightened, sending waves of pain through her wrist.Caleb's face darkened with rage as he watched Ethan slap Rose. How dare he disrespect him like that? Caleb charged at Ethan with a fierce battle cry, ready to strike.But Ethan was too quick. With lightning-fast reflexes, he sidestepped Caleb's attack, sending Caleb crashing to the ground. Caleb winced in pain, struggling to get back to his feet.His pride wounded, Caleb seethed with anger. He couldn't believe Ethan had made him look like a fool. Rose, meanwhile, was still trapped in Ethan's grip, her face contorte
Chapter five.Rose's smile grew wider as she watched Ethan's expression change from confusion to anger. She had never found him appealing, despite his physical appearance. To her, he was a waste of good looks, lacking influence, wealth, and power.“Why would my sister ever marry someone like you?” Rose sneered, her voice dripping with disdain. “You must be stupid to think my sister would settle for a poor, insignificant bastard like you.”Ethan's fists clenched as he struggled to control his emotions. Rose's words cut deep, but he refused to give her the satisfaction of seeing him lose his temper.Rose continued to circle him, her smile growing more mischievous by the second. “Anyway,” she said, “my sister will be visiting you in prison tomorrow to pay you off for your… services. You should be grateful you got to take the blame for us. Otherwise, you'd just be a broke, useless man.”Caleb's laughter echoed through the room, his voice laced with sarcasm. “Poor thing,” he mocked, his