Chapter: Ensuring One ThingFelix's office door closed slowly. Van stood by the door, one hand still on the handle, making sure no one was eavesdropping, even though it was late at night and all the employees had gone home.In the middle of the room, Moretti stood with his back straight, his shirt wrinkled from the long journey. But his face was paler than the last time he appeared at headquarters.Felix did not greet him or ask him to sit down. He didn't even look at him, as if his presence was invisible.It was precisely this attitude that made Moretti even more tense. Sweat began to appear on his temples, even though the room's air conditioning was on.Van, who was watching, could almost feel his feelings at that moment. He swallowed several times nervously. His heart kept screaming with gratitude that he had not remained trapped in his arrogance.It was unimaginable if, at that time, he still hated Felix and continued to work at this company. His life now might not be any better than Moretti's."Thank you fo
Last Updated: 2026-02-04
Chapter: Complete“Help me bring Moretti here.” Felix picked up a document from the nightstand in his hospital room. “His last known location was in a village outside the city. Given what’s happened, he’s probably trying to avoid anyone, so his location will likely keep changing.”“Use this document to pressure him. Jorell and I can’t keep traveling outside the city for long. And you know..." Felix glanced briefly at Clarita, who was still fast asleep on the sofa.Van, realizing his friend's difficult situation, could only smile wryly and nod in understanding."Don't worry. Leave this to me," he said, taking the document."Be careful not to attract attention," Felix warned.Van nodded. "I know. Then I'll be going."After he left, Felix took a deep breath.Simon had been found, the fabric supplier issue was being addressed, and Moretti, the middleman who played an important role in this matter, was also being sought.Now all that was left was to wait for good news before facing the board directly.**Na
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Chapter: Milan"Sir! Sir, wait! I want to talk!" Simon shouted, trying to stick his head out the window as their car stopped in front of a villa. Felix, who was giving further orders to the bodyguard on duty, suddenly looked at the rearview mirror. "Bring him here!" he ordered."Sir! I want to talk! Let me out! I won't run away!" Simon continued to shout until the bodyguard, who was about to open the door for him, pushed his head back inside."Shut your mouth if you don't want me to break your legs!" threatened the bodyguard.Simon's courage immediately shrank. But he still said, "I have something to say to Mr. Felix.""That's why I came to pick you up." The bodyguard signaled to his two friends who were guarding Simon. "Take him!"The thin body was dragged down and approached the car Felix was riding in.Ignoring the many bodyguards on guard, he pulled his hand until their grip loosened and ran closer. "Sir, why did Iris freeze her account?"“Haven’t you forgotten about her? Why are you still aski
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Chapter: Simon"Sir, is this really the place?" asked Secretary Jorell, staring at the tall, dingy building in front of him."We'll find out after we check it out," replied Felix, stepping forward with the help of his cane.The apartment had dim lights and was not listed on any rental app. The elevator only went up to the ninth floor; the rest had to be reached via a narrow staircase rarely used.No wonder this place had escaped everyone's attention, because its appearance alone made people reluctant to approach it. It was a safe place to hide.Felix stopped in front of a rusty iron door covered in graffiti. His brow furrowed spontaneously."He seems to be inside," Secretary Jorell said softly as he tried to peek through the gap in the door, which was no longer tightly sealed. "According to our informant, there has been no movement from this apartment."Felix stared blankly at the door in front of him. "He couldn't have gone anywhere."At that moment, Secretary Jorell's cell phone rang. He was start
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Chapter: The Right ChoiceEveryone immediately stopped what they were doing. They stared at Clarita in unison, curious."Who?" asked Felix."I don't know. The nurse just said that some people were looking for Felix Pratama." Clarita thought for a moment, then continued with equal curiosity. "Doesn't that mean there are a lot of people?"Her eyes widened instantly, and she sat up anxiously. "Felix, could it be people from the company? They're trying to find out where you are but aren't telling each other. It's like they're competing to bring you down.""If that's the case, shouldn't we leave here? Sir, I'll find another hospital for you." Secretary Jorell hurriedly took out his cell phone.But Felix said, "No need. The most dangerous place is the safest place. Besides, it's not certain that they are the ones who came."Felix looked at them, who seemed confused, and finally explained, "It could be that those who come are sent by one person. Even though they are indeed looking for me, they couldn't have come on t
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Chapter: Small MeetingThe supply chain is back in motion without any official announcement. There has been no press statement. No media clarification. Not even confirmation to the board.Everything is being done quietly, as if yesterday's detention was just a minor disruption not worth mentioning.Felix stands in front of the window of his hospital room, watching the city traffic move as usual.Behind him, Secretary Jorell sat with a tablet in hand, reading real-time reports. "The fabric shipment has entered the production line. There are no significant delays. Everything is running smoothly," he said.Felix nodded. "How did they react?""They didn't," replied Secretary Jorell. "They didn't ask or discuss this at all. But isn't that strange?"Felix smiled slightly. "They can't just stay silent after failing."Secretary Jorell put down his tablet. "The follow-up article wasn't published. But there has been a shift in the narrative, sir."Felix turned his head and slowly sat back down. "Explain!""It's... th
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Chapter: A Belief"I don't think I can," Elric replied.Elric thought for a moment before continuing with confidence. "I can handle it. This is just a misunderstanding. I did nothing wrong, and this has nothing to do with me, so you guys can relax."Ting![Synchronization +5%][You did not run away from other people's anger][You did not defend yourself with violence][You chose to stay and stand your ground][Master, congratulations. The foundation of your life is growing stronger.[From today onward, your life will not collapse back to zero]The series of messages from the system left Elric speechless for a few seconds.Shortly after, his face relaxed.“But. Elric, Amaris is gone. I don’t want you to get into more trouble,” Theo said worriedly.His words snapped Elric out of his reverie, but at that moment, his gaze was fixed on a customer entering the store.He said as he hurried away. "You guys go home. I'm fine."**The minimarket was so crowded that there was a long line to pay. Everyone was busy
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Chapter: Help From a FriendElric was silent for quite a while.He processed what he had heard.His expression showed clear confusion.But Amaris clarified loudly. "I like you. Don't you know? I did that so you wouldn't have a job. Elric, I can support you financially. You can depend on me."Elric's brow immediately furrowed deeply.His gaze toward Amaris turned strange. He stared at her intently, then cursed and walked away. "You're crazy.""Elric!" Amaris shouted, but didn't chase after him.However, Elric was already feeling terrified, so he quickened his pace.For several days after that, Elric's life felt peaceful because he didn't meet anyone who caused conflict. He just worked at the minimarket and the market, then went home to sleep. Every day was like that.Unfortunately, that peace seemed to come to an end today.While he was manning the cash register, a customer who was about to pay suddenly grabbed Elric's hand with wide eyes.This startled him, and he spontaneously pulled his hand away. "What are yo
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Chapter: Parasite!"Are you sure?" the shop owner asked.He looked at Elric doubtfully, seeing that he didn't look like a manual laborer even though he appeared worn out. "The person who usually works here is sick. If you're willing, you can do it for a few days until he recovers.""I'll do it. I'm willing," Elric replied quickly.But then he fell silent, hesitant. He wanted to say something, but was worried that the shop owner wouldn't like it and end up canceling his job.As if sensing his uneasiness, the shop owner said, "You'll be paid daily. The more you do, the more you'll earn."Elric immediately smiled brightly."But there's no food or drink," continued the shop owner."I know," Elric nodded in understanding. "Where do I start?"He rolled up his shirt sleeves as he looked at several sacks in front of the store."Take the ones on the right. Deliver those two sacks to the store next to the intersection. The yellow store."Elric quickly picked up one of the sacks. But it turned out to be heavier th
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Chapter: Must TryA few hours later, as people began to busy themselves with their activities, he stood confused in front of the minimarket he had visited a few days ago."Is this really the place?" he asked the system.[Yes, sir.]Even so, Elric still felt uncertain. However, his feet continued to move forward until he reached the cashier's desk. "Excuse me."A woman wearing a uniform looked up and smiled sweetly. "Can I help you?"Elric spontaneously avoided her gaze as he replied, "I'm a new employee here."It took the girl a few seconds to respond. Her smile widened, her eyes sparkling with joy."Oh, so you're Alaric? Sorry, I didn't recognize you. I've been waiting for you. I thought you weren't coming today." Then the girl ran around the cashier's desk and held out her hand in front of Elric. "Nice to meet you, my name is Selene Avaris. You can call me Selene."Elric awkwardly shook her hand. "Sorry, but my name is Elric."Selene was taken aback. But she quickly chuckled. "Sorry for making a mist
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Chapter: A New Beginning"I'm sorry for putting you through this," said the shop owner regretfully.She helped the maid choose some fish. "Just pick whatever you need. I'll give it to you for free, as an apology from me.""He did it, why should you be responsible?" The maid glanced at Elric unhappily, then turned to the shop owner with an uncomfortable expression. "I didn't mean it that way. It's just... anyone would feel hurt if they were treated like that by someone who is supposed to serve us kindly.""Yes. That's why I'm apologizing on his behalf. Just choose the fish you want," replied the shop owner with a big smile.The maid stared at the fish in front of her for a long time, then said, "Today it's me, but what about tomorrow? What if another customer is treated the same way?""I can accept these fish, but I can't accept other people experiencing the same thing." After that, she stared intently at Elric. "He doesn't look like a typical store employee.""Hey, what do you mean?" Elric was naturally offen
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Chapter: Liar System!Elric, who had just been about to take another bite of his bread, suddenly became awkward.He glanced at the girl in front of him, then looked down, playing with the bread wrapper. "It's okay. No need to thank me.""How can that be? You saved me," the girl retorted, leaning forward and even grabbing Elric's hand to hold it.Elric suddenly became even more awkward. His body stiffened, and his eyes widened in surprise. "You—"He tried to pull his hand away, but the girl held it and said, "If it weren't for you, I would have lost my bag. It contains not only money, but also my cell phone and ID card. It's very important.""Thank you. I'm really grateful to you. Can you tell me your name and home address so I can visit you?" she asked.When this question was asked, Elric managed to pull his hand away and cleared his throat briefly. "No need. I'm fine.""Ah." The girl suddenly changed her expression to a gloomy one. "I'm sorry I was too late to help you, so those three men accused you. You
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The Substitute Son-in-law's Revenge
Having a mother and brother who were always extorting his money, making him a cash cow, was something no one wanted. However, it was much worse when his wife's wealthy family did not accept him. He was being made the family driver, being insulted with words that should not be received by a son-in-law, seeing firsthand the affair committed by his wife, and being reported to the police for violence just for injuring the man who was his wife's affair. When all that happened, not once did Ethan blame them. He could only curse and fantasize about his fate of not having an influential family. However, who would have thought that when he was at the lowest point in his life, an older man suddenly came and introduced himself as his Grandfather. From then on, he became determined to avenge all the humiliation and pain he had felt on them, one by one. He would not let anyone escape his clutches. The Ethan of today is no longer Ethan, the driver in his wife's family, but Ethan Kinsey Aldebaron, the only grandson of the Kinsey family, the biggest business owner and most feared gangster.
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Chapter: 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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Chapter: InvitationThe 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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Chapter: 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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Chapter: 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
Last Updated: 2024-10-31
Chapter: RampageHazel 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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Chapter: Don't Want to MeetFacing 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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