Chapter: Chapter 22“What’s going on?”Outside the hospital room, Ethan noticed Avery’s distraught look, raised an eyebrow, and asked softly.“Henry’s the Mitchell family butler. Been with us almost thirty years.”“When I was a kid, my parents were swamped with work—Henry practically raised me.”“But now Jaxon’s saying Henry... that he’s the one who...”Avery’s voice trailed off, her face a mess of confusion and conflict.On one side was the family business; on the other, someone she’d always considered family.Caught in the middle, she was stuck—no idea what to do next.“I get it.”Ethan let out a heavy sigh, stepped over, and rested a hand on her shoulder.“But I don’t think Jaxon’s lying.”“Chances are, Henry really is... behind all this.”Before he could finish, Avery’s eyes shot wide—like a lightbulb went off.“Wait! Grandpa!”Ethan tensed. “What’s wrong, Avery?”“Henry’s not just our butler—he’s the one taking care of Grandpa’s daily needs!”“If Jaxon’s right and Henry’s out to get us... then what
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Chapter: Chapter 21Chapter 21Max’s expression turned dark and menacing.He said nothing, his gaze boring into Ethan like he was trying to drill into his very soul.But before he could make a move, Ethan struck like a bolt of lightning—fist clenched, power coiling in his arm with terrifying intensity.The air seemed to crackle; a crushing force surged toward Max, an onslaught with no escape.Max’s mind went blank. As Ethan’s attack closed in, a primal, unshakable fear shot through him.He panicked, throwing up an arm to block.But against Ethan’s tidal wave of force, no defense stood a chance.“Ah!!”A bloodcurdling scream tore from Max’s throat, his face twisting in agony as pain lanced through him.He trembled, lips quivering, staring at Ethan in disbelief.“Who… who the hell are you?”“How the hell do you have this kind of power?!”Max’s eyes bugged with shock, his whole body radiating dread.Where’d this guy even come from?He was so strong it made Max’s head spin—if he remembered right, no one in t
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Chapter: Chapter 20“Who’s there?”“You know what this place is? What the hell you here for? Get lost!!”Outside an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Clouddale.Ethan stared down three burly men, his gaze cold.The men—ripped with muscle, scowls etched into their faces—eyed Ethan warily. This factory was Tiger’s Den territory, and they were the gatekeepers.Ethan acted like he didn’t hear them. He didn’t even glance their way, just kept walking toward the factory.“Stop!!”The men’s expressions darkened. Who the hell was this guy? Daring to blow them off, strutting right in like they were invisible?The leader’s eyes narrowed. “Hey, kid! I said stop! You deaf or something?”He lunged, hand shooting out to grab Ethan. He was dead set on teaching this punk a lesson.Behind him, his two goons snickered. The guy looked like a stick—no way he could handle their boss. They leaned back, ready to watch the show.But their amusement didn’t last.A bloodcurdling scream—like a stuck pig—split the air.“AHHH!!”
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Chapter: Chapter 19"Young Master!"At the same time, Dante and Blake quickly approached Ethan, their faces full of respect and solemnity."Mm."Ethan nodded, his expression calm as he looked at them, then said in a deep voice,"Dante, I need you to investigate someone.""You have my command, Young Master," Dante replied, his face serious."Avery's brother, Jaxon Mitchell. Find out where he is right now."Dante raised an eyebrow, looking at the Young Master with some doubt. He didn't understand why he was being asked to investigate someone, especially for no clear reason.However, being sharp, Dante didn't question further. He nodded immediately."Understood, Young Master. I'll handle it right away."With that, Dante left without hesitation.As Dante left, Blake seemed to think of something. He cautiously glanced at Ethan, then spoke in a lowered voice."By the way, Young Master, I saw a pair of phoenix rings in Serena's possession earlier. I thought... could they be the ones your mother left you?""If t
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Chapter: Chapter 18After saying that, Blake didn’t say another word. He turned and walked away.At that moment, he still couldn’t be sure if the Phoenix Rings Serena held were the same ones the Young Master had been looking for.After a moment of thought, he decided to consult with the Young Master to confirm.Watching Blake leave, Serena’s expression darkened, and she sneered to herself.“Hmph! Avery, don’t think that securing the Black Gold Consortium deal means you’re on top now! Let me tell you, as long as I’m here, there’s no way the Mitchell family will rise in Clouddale!”Her face grew even colder as the bitterness filled her thoughts.Why did Avery, with her failing company, get to secure a deal with the Black Gold Consortium, while she couldn’t?Serena was angry—deeply angry.Avery, you wait. Even if you’ve managed to get the contract, so what?One day, I’ll make sure you choke on it!Serena repeated the words in her mind, silently cursing her rival.At that moment, Victor hurried over with a s
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Chapter: Chapter 17Serena’s face was dark and cold as she watched Ethan and Avery together. For some reason, a surge of anger rose up in her chest.She couldn’t stand the thought of Ethan living a better life after leaving her.In her mind, Ethan was nothing more than a “loser” who couldn’t survive without her.She knew full well that Ethan was only pretending to keep it together. She had his mother’s Phoenix Rings, and based on his reaction earlier, she was sure those rings held deep, sentimental value for him.Serena was confident that one day, Ethan would be on his knees begging her.When that time came, she would make sure he paid the price.At that moment, a sudden rush of footsteps echoed around them, accompanied by the sound of people whispering excitedly.“Quick! Look! It’s Dante, and the president of the Clouddale Black Dragon Guild, Mr. Blake!”“Hiss! It really is them! Why are they here?”“Maybe it’s because of the Mitchell family selling those illegal drugs?”“I heard the Black Gold Consorti
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Ex Wife's Collapse After Divorce
"I'm divorcing you. Sign it."
For three years, Ethan Carter swallowed his pride, hid his identity as a billionaire heir, and played the role of a useless stay-at-home husband—all for the woman he deeply loved, Vivian Lockwood.
But on their third anniversary, reality slapped him in the face. He found his wife in the arms of her ex-boyfriend, publicly mocking Ethan as a mere "obedient placeholder." When Vivian demanded he apologize to her ex just to keep the peace, Ethan finally woke up.
He dropped his apron, signed the divorce papers, and made a single phone call he hadn't made in years.
"Mom, you were right. I was just a tool to her. I'm coming back."
Overnight, the world flips upside down.
The untouchable Ice Queen CEO of the city's largest conglomerate bows respectfully before Ethan, calling him "Young Master."
All funding and partnerships keeping Vivian's company afloat are ruthlessly severed.
When Vivian finally discovers that the "worthless husband" she threw away was actually the secret mastermind behind her entire empire, she drops to her knees in tears, begging for a second chance.
Ethan just looks down at her with a cold smirk.
"You thought I was a nobody? Now, I'm the one you can't afford."
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Chapter: Chapter 57The glass door of Aurora's office hadn't finished swinging shut before Sophie slammed both palms on Aurora's desk. "What else is there to say?"The impact rattled a pen holder. One pen rolled off the edge and clattered to the floor. Neither woman looked at it."You happy now?" Sophie's voice climbed. "You took my man. I've loved Ethan since university. Years. And you just—"She snapped her fingers. "—slide in without a word and take him. You two were flirting just now, and now you want to sit here and 'discuss our relationship'?" She spat the words like they tasted of poison. "Don't you feel fake?"Aurora didn't rise. Her fingers interlaced on the desk surface. "I didn't take your man.""Oh, please—" "I sent you that message calling him your brother-in-law," Aurora cut through, voice steady. "I said sweet things to him. Yes, I have feelings for Ethan. I won't deny it."She held Sophie's glare. "But that doesn't mean I can be with him."The words landed wrong.Sophie's expression froz
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Chapter: Chapter 56"I want to earn it myself." Travis's voice steadied. "The house, the future—I don't want to ride her family's money. I'm the man. I should be the one providing."Ethan looked at him for a long moment.Then he smiled. Genuinely this time. "That's backbone. Good."Travis's ears went pink, but he straightened visibly. "Where to, sir?""Drive. Just get us to the Zone."The Economic Development Zone spread out before them in neat, modern blocks.But the streets were quiet. Too quiet. Storefronts sat half-empty. The few pedestrians moved with their heads down, quick and alert.Yvonne's briefing materials had been incomplete at best. So Ethan did the real work himself.He went around asking street vendors and passersby for information about the area."Business? Here?" The noodle shop owner let out a humorless laugh. "You got a death wish, friend?"Another vendor, a wiry man selling grilled squid, shook his head. "Look, the subway's great. The rent's cheap. This place should be booming. But t
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Chapter: Chapter 55The silence stretched, then Ethan let out a cold laugh.He didn't need anyone to spell it out. These people were testing him.He could have pulled rank to force someone to go with him. But doing so would play right into Nathan's hands, casting him as the rumored emotionally unstable, incompetent connected hire—only breeding resentment and inviting sabotage.He wasn't about to fall for such a cheap trick.Ethan flashed Nathan a knowing smile, then turned and walked away."Wait!" A young voice cut through the quiet. Ethan paused. A kid—barely out of college by the look of him—stood up from a corner cubicle, his face flushed. An intern badge dangled from his shirt pocket."Deputy Manager Carter, I... can I go with you?"A few nearby employees exchanged glances. Someone let out a dry chuckle. The intern's face reddened further, but he didn't sit back down.Ethan let the silence stretch just long enough to test the intern's nerve. The kid didn't look away.Then he offered a genuine, appr
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Chapter: Chapter 54Aurora: So. How does it feel? My young lord finally getting a taste of real authority. Does it give you that control-freak rush you've been hiding?Ethan smiled before he could stop himself. Interacting with Aurora never failed to put him in a good mood.Ethan: It's fine. The seat's not exactly comfortable yet.Aurora: Oh? Ethan: Getting parachuted in like this—I don't have goodwill yet. I have to earn it the hard way, or nobody takes the position seriously. Not even me.A pause. Then: Aurora: Hm. My young lord is surprisingly grounded. I might like you even more now.Ethan’s face flushed slightly, and his breathing quickened a bit. Aurora always liked teasing him like this. In that regard, she was actually a bit like Sophie. Except Aurora knew when to stop, whereas Sophie would make him experience what it felt like to lose control. And that feeling... sometimes even left him a little... captivated. How strange. Why would he think of Sophie while looking at Aurora?Ethan: Don't ma
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Chapter: Chapter 53The congratulations hit Ethan before he even reached his desk."Carter! Deputy head of marketing—man, you're moving up fast!""Didn't even finish probation. What's your secret?"A cluster of employees had formed around him, their faces a mix of genuine surprise and poorly hidden curiosity. One of the sales reps, a younger guy named Marcus who'd trained with Ethan during his first week, leaned in with a conspiratorial grin."Be honest," Marcus said. "Are you, like, connected to the boss or something? I saw you sitting next to Ms. Sinclair at lunch last week."Ethan let out a slow breath. He had expected this.He laughed, shaking his head. "If I were connected, you think I'd be stuck handling Sophie's account? That order was a nightmare."A few of them chuckled. Sophie's demands had become office legend in under a week."Just lucky timing," Ethan added. "Right place, right moment.""Fair point," Someone admitted, though her eyes still held a flicker of skepticism."Seriously, though," T
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Chapter: Chapter 52The words hit like a slap. Damian's face went hot. There was no spinning that one. No excuse that would hold.But Reginald wasn't done. "Relax. Vivian doesn't know about that."Damian forced himself to breathe. What does this mean? Could it be that Reginald has no intention of telling Vivian about this? Would he actually cover it up?"Here's the truth," Reginald said. "I don't care about your motives. You want Vivian? Fine. But I want to see results. Make this deal happen. Deliver that hundred million. Then we'll talk."Damian let out a huge sigh of relief. Now he understood. As it turned out, Reginald was doing this for the hundred million dollars. In the face of that money, he was willing to let his daughter's happiness take a backseat.Reginald was a shrewd businessman, a trait that had once caused Damian to suffer greatly in their dealings. But thank God, that very same trait was finally working in his favor.Damian broke into a wide grin. "I will." "Good. I'll have the contract
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