Chapter 21As the sun dipped below the horizon, Christie and Ethan Manson settled into their car for the drive home.Christie's music filled the air, but Ethan's focus remained fixed on the road ahead, his mind preoccupied with the events of the night.He couldn't shake off the feeling of justified anger towards the bar manager who had sought to humiliate him.The silence between them was palpable until Christie removed her earphones and turned to face Ethan."Brother, do you know I've felt like I've lived my entire life miserably because you weren't there?" she asked, her voice laced with emotion."Tonight, we had an amazing showdown, and you proved why an heir will always be the preferred child of every family.""I remember the last time Alessia and I went out, seventeen months ago. A man disrespected us, and all we could do was call Dad, who promised to take care of it, but he never did.""But you, Ethan, you handled it just great."He thought about how Christie's lifestyle might h
Chapter 22Christie struggled to breathe as she couldn't believe a final-year student like her could be called into the biggest contract of the year. Securing it with Ethan Manson, Alessia Manson, and Carl Lyall would be tough, especially against the mastermind businesswoman in the Z country."Brother, are you seriously going to push this thought away and let us focus on the present? I haven't even gotten my certificate, not to talk of working on a real project," Christie said, her voice filled with submissive respect.Alessia added, "Ethan, think about the emotional distress Mr. Allen went through when we lost the contract last year. We can't let him go through that again, especially after the divorce."Ethan turned to Carl Lyall, "I want the proposal stereotypes and outlines written by you and Alessia. Bring it to our meeting on Monday. I have a big thing to do this weekend. And Alessia knows we can't leave that stone unturned."Carl replied, "Of course, sir. It will be on your tabl
Chapter 23Mr. Charleston's eyes narrowed as he read the inscription on the cake, his expression darkening. He strode closer to Elena, who was already in tears. Her white wedding gown was stained and creamed, ruined."This is pure wickedness!" a man in the crowd exclaimed. "Who dares challenge the Mike's family?""I know they'll catch the deliverer and make them suffer," another woman said. "Mr. Charleston won't let this go."Mr. Charleston turned to his cousin, Stella. "Get a new gown, quickly!"As Stella turned to leave, the grand event's doors opened, and Ethan Manson, Alessia Manson, and Christie Manson walked in, looking like angels."Oh my goodness, it's the two daughters of the Manson family," someone whispered."What is Ethan doing here? Isn't he Elena's ex-husband?" a teenager asked."Of course, he has no shame. What kind of man attends his ex-wife's wedding?" another comment echoed.The room was filled with murmurs and comments, including, "Today is dramatic enough, from cak
CHAPTER 24: Davidson's eyes locked with Alessia's, she tried to keep calm behind her brother Ethan Manson. But Ethan Manson nodded to her. She tried to keep her affection in check. There was still some public murmuring through the door."We sent an official email to the Mike's family a couple of weeks ago," Alessia explained, "when our new CEO decided it wasn't safe for us to continue our contract due to the vendetta between our families. And we felt it was safer to end it."Ethan's uneasy looks revealed his reluctance to disclose this information. Alessia continued, her voice firm, "We didn't renew any contract in favor of Mr. Charleston. In fact, we rejected his offer entirely."The room fell silent, the Mike family's anger and frustration evident. Alessia's words were a harsh reality check. "You shouldn't spend another penny trying to pin us down. Because you will lose. And you will lose even more money than necessary."Alessia added, her tone sarcastic, "Just like my brother said
Chapter 1Ethan Allen, stared at the wristwatch by his wrists. Total fears enraged and enveloped his face.For the past three years, he toiled like a slave as a man who worked as a cab driver in the cab company who runs both day and night, sometimes not even getting paid for his work. His hard-earned salary was handed over to his wife, Elena Mick, the granddaughter of the city's most powerful and influential family.Every evening, he returned from work, and instead of rest, he had to cook, do laundry, mop, and even tend to the poultry, all while being reminded that he was nothing more than a piece of cattle. He had hoped to find a better-paying job and live up to the expectations of his wife and her family, but they never gave him the chance.He drives his cab as he is about to park into the parking lot of the man he is to pick up. But instead got knocked down by a car.He tried not to fall as he grabbed himself tighter. He finally got up by himself.The driver got out of the car to r
Chapter 2Ethan made his way to the kitchen with a sense of urgency and promptly began to wash the dishes. He then proceeded to prepare a delectable meal for dinner and served it in the dining room before setting the table. Upon entering the living area, he met Elena, Stella, and Tiana, Raven's sister, sitting carelessly. Ethan attempted to join them but was stopped by Elena's dismissive gesture.Elena asked, "What are you doing?""I was hoping to sit down," replied Ethan, determined to take a seat."Have you no shame? You are nothing more than a worthless individual in this household. Even our dog holds more significance than you. The sooner you realize this, the better off you'll be. Now return to your laundry duties," Tiana scolded.Ethan was taken aback by Tiana's derogatory comment, particularly since she was his sister-in-law. Elena stood idly by, offering no defense.Ethan realized that his presence was no longer welcome, but he refused to give up. He wanted to demonstrate that
Chapter 3:Driving the cab downtown, Ethan never felt the same anymore, feeling like he could get there and remotely got sent off, and got bruised up by the bouncers.That was what always happened to Mr Charleston, a CEO of a great business company. Though he inherited it in some goddamn ways from his grandpa but that doesn't mean. As far as the world cares to say, "Mr Charleston, young master to Jon's family. The third billionaire's family in Jag city."Checking the address again on his phone, as he used the other hand to hold Sprint Turtle. He checked and found out that it was just a basement downtown.Not Mr Charleston's house, but couldn't still feel settled in.He rode and parked in the parking lot, as he climbed down and put off his helmet.He found no bouncers, probably maybe they were resting somewhere far from the basement.He could hear the music buzzing from the basement, he thought, "I wonder what this fucker got this time around" What was that supposedly meant? That he wo
Chapter 04Ethan stared at the paper, the weight of the words sinking in.Elena's revelation about the divorce shattered his world.The years of maintaining his end of the contracted wedding now seemed like a futile endeavor. He encountered how he had met such a horrible person, who had no conscience.FlashbackThree years ago.Jon patted Tasha on the shoulder, then turned to find Ethan standing by the door."Yeah?" Jon, the other cab driver, said."Sorry," Ethan said. "I am here to clock out but find out that the lady at the front desk said I have to see you first.""Yeah," Jon said, grabbing a chair. "I need you to drive. Someone needs a cab urgently, and it's late. If I go to pick them up, Tasha and I will be missing the movie tonight. And I trust you wouldn't want Tasha to miss something that gives her joy.""You both could pass the way," Ethan replied. "I've got to take care of my dad.""You see that?" Jon asked Tasha.Tasha crossed her arms, walking to Ethan's front."If you thi