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 23Vivian pressed her palm to her cheek.The skin burned.She stared at Eleanor, eyes wide, brimming with something between shock and betrayal."Mom." Her voice trembled. "You hit me. You actually hit me — for him?"Twenty-seven years.Twenty-seven years, and her mother had never once raised a hand to her. Not when she failed her driving test three times. Not when she maxed out Eleanor's credit card in college. Not once.Until tonight.Until Ethan.The tears came before she could stop them. Hot, furious, spilling down both cheeks."Vivian, sweetheart, I—"Eleanor's anger crumbled the instant she saw her daughter cry. She reached out, her expression shifting from rage to guilt in a heartbeat.But Vivian didn't wait to hear it.She shot one last look at Ethan — raw, venomous, her jaw locked so tight the tendons in her neck stood out — then turned and bolted for the door.The slam rattled the picture frames on the wall."Vivian! Where are you going?"Eleanor rushed to the hallway.No answer
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Chapter: Chapter 22Reginald stared. He'd heard it from Vivian already, but clearly hadn't believed it. His expression said he still thought it was a bluff.Vivian's face went white. Her fork hovered in the air, frozen.Eleanor set down her silverware.She looked at Ethan first — a long, pained look — then turned and smacked the back of Vivian's head."Vivian! What did you do to him this time?" Eleanor's voice shook. "How many times have I told you — your career isn't everything! You keep ignoring Ethan's feelings, and for what? Is this how a wife behaves?"Vivian flinched. "Mom! Why are you hitting me? I'm not the one who asked for the divorce!""So what?" Eleanor's eyes blazed. "I know Ethan. Unless you did something to break his heart, a man who loved you that much would never walk away on his own."She pointed straight at Vivian's face."You ungrateful girl. Haven't I told you privately? Ethan is a good man. I told you to cherish him. Why don't you ever listen?""Do you need to lose him completely? W
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Chapter: Chapter 21After thinking it over, Ethan decided to go.Not because of Vivian's threat. That text had pissed him off, but it wasn't the reason.It was Eleanor.Eleanor Whitmore — Vivian's mother — was the only person in that family who had ever treated him like a human being.Three years of marriage. Three years of Reginald's sneers, his cold remarks, his endless comparisons to men Ethan had never met and didn't care about.But Eleanor?Eleanor asked him if he'd eaten. Eleanor noticed when he looked tired. Eleanor once spent an entire month making bone broth from scratch because Ethan had mentioned — just once, offhand — that he'd been a premature baby with a weaker constitution."You're my son now too," she'd said, pressing a thermos into his hands. "And I take care of my sons."She'd even scolded Vivian for him. More than once. Vivian had thrown fits about it, accusing her mother of caring more about her son-in-law than her own daughter.If Ethan was going to end this marriage, Eleanor deserve
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Chapter: Chapter 20Time slipped hard and fast.By five-thirty, most of Stellaris had already emptied out. The business department was nearly silent, just the low hum of computers and the occasional click of a keyboard.Ethan sat with a client file open in front of him, eyes moving line by line.Across from him, Aurora propped her chin in both hands and stared at him with open annoyance."Are you seriously doing this right now?" she muttered. "It's after work. That file will still exist tomorrow."Ethan didn't look up."You don't have to wait for me. I'll leave after I finish this."That only made her roll her eyes."As if I'm waiting because I enjoy it. I want the dinner you promised me."A faint smile tugged at the corner of Ethan's mouth.Yesterday, she had still been testing him. Today, she had gotten bolder.Probably because she had realized he wasn't going to snap at her for every little thing.He closed the folder.Aurora lifted a brow. "What, giving up already?""You said you wanted me to cook."
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Chapter: Chapter 19The name hit her like a slap.Vivian Lockwood.Aurora's eyes flicked toward Ethan — still standing at the door, hand on the handle, back turned.The secretary stood waiting, gaze bouncing between them.Aurora watched Ethan for two seconds. Three.He didn't turn around. Didn't say a word. Just pulled the door open and walked out.Aurora exhaled through her nose."Send her up.""Yes, Ms. Sinclair."The secretary disappeared.Vivian stepped out of the elevator and froze.A man was walking toward her. Toward the elevator she'd just exited."Ethan?"He didn't stop. Didn't look at her. Walked straight past, stepped into the elevator, and pressed a button.The doors closed.Vivian stared at the brushed steel surface where his face had been a second ago. Was she mistaken? Surely that wasn't Ethan. Someone like him has no business being in a place like this."Ms. Lockwood? Ms. Sinclair is waiting for you."She blinked. "Right."The CEO's office was everything Vivian's wasn't.Twice the size. T
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Chapter: Chapter 18The meeting dragged on for over an hour.Nothing got resolved. Not the Stellaris partnership. Not Arthur Voss's resignation. Two critical problems, zero solutions.Reginald Lockwood's patience finally snapped. He tore into every department head at the table — finance, operations, logistics, R&D — nobody was spared. By the time he dismissed them, half the room couldn't make eye contact.Chairman's office.Reginald sat behind his desk, jaw clenched, the storm still rolling behind his eyes."I handed you the reins less than a year ago. And this is what you've done with my trust?"Vivian stood across from him, head lowered. "Dad — Chairman. These two issues aren't my fault. Stellaris chose to pull out. Mr. Voss chose to resign. What was I supposed to do?"Reginald wanted to keep going. But the look on his daughter's face — that wounded, cornered expression — softened him. Barely.He exhaled hard through his nose."This company is ours, Vivian. Those executives out there can afford not to
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