Sophie was no saint either.Before Ethan revealed his true identity as the president of Walt Disney Corporation, she had been even more ruthless than Maya with her mockery and insults.Her claim of secretly loving him for three years? Nothing but a lie.If Ethan had remained poor, Maya might have still kept him around as a backup plan, a second choice. But Sophie? She wouldn’t have even spared him a glance.Ethan’s resolve hardened. ‘Since you think we should be together, and you've gone to such lengths to confess your love to me, then fine—I’ll grant you your wish!’Maya’s betrayal had pushed him into an emotional spiral.At that moment, all he wanted was revenge—on her, on the entire Reynolds family.But then, after ten minutes, Ethan abruptly pushed Sophie away.He couldn't let himself be consumed by impulsiveness. If he allowed things to escalate beyond the point of no return, he would be no better than Maya.Breathing heavily, Ethan sat on the floor and pressed his hands against

Cayden crushed his cigarette against the pavement, his temper snapping as he turned on Tony. His voice was raw with frustration. "Screw you, Tony! Stop throwing Maya and your bullshit in my face! You think I don’t want revenge on Ethan Sinclair? I live for it! But do you have any idea what it takes? Money! Power! And guess what? My grandfather won’t give me another damn cent. So tell me—how the hell am I supposed to keep fighting him!?" For the past two days, Cayden had been a shadow of himself—angry, restless, but above all, afraid. He had bolted back to New York, too much of a coward to face Maya Reynolds again. Hell, he couldn’t even bring himself to text her back. Two days ago, he had sworn on everything that he would take her back from Ethan. Now? That promise felt like a joke. But Tony wasn’t ready to let this war end. Not yet. Not like this. "If Grandpa won’t give you the money, then find another way," Tony pushed, his tone sharp. "Ask your parents. Hell, borrow from Shan

Jade Villa, New YorkLaughter filled the lavish living room as Cayden erupted into hysterics, his voice echoing off the high ceilings."Hahahaha! Ethan Sinclair has stepped down! He’s resigned!" Cayden roared, practically doubled over in amusement. "He lost! I won! I crushed him!"On the massive TV screen in front of them, the press conference replayed on loop. Ethan sat there with a grim expression, publicly announcing his resignation as president of Walt Disney Corporation. He had handed the reins over to Clara Walport, his once-loyal deputy.Tony, however, was even more ecstatic than Cayden.Fueled by adrenaline, he jumped onto the couch with his shoes still on, fists pumping in the air."Unbelievable! Cayden, you did it! You just knocked Ethan Sinclair off his throne and turned him into a nobody!"Cayden smirked, basking in the moment. "Naturally."The two clapped their hands together in excitement, as if they had just witnessed a game-winning buzzer-beater in the NBA Finals.But

Sophie had long been aware of Maya’s affair and had even shown Ethan the incriminating photos of her secret meetings with Cayden. No man in Ethan’s position could simply turn a blind eye to such betrayal. To make matters worse, Ethan had just been expelled from the Sinclair family. But Sophie wasn’t convinced. She suspected that his so-called expulsion was nothing more than a calculated ploy—to push Maya into divorcing him. Determined to win Ethan over, Sophie deliberately ridiculed him for being penniless, hoping to trigger Maya’s materialistic nature and make her feel miserable. The sooner Maya left Ethan, the sooner Sophie could take her place. Suddenly, Mimi slammed the table and shouted, "Enough! Haven’t you all had your fill of pointless arguments? Why are we still debating trivial matters like Sophie’s clothes or her love life at a time like this?" The real issue at hand was far greater—whether Ethan would still inherit the Sinclair family's fortune worth tens of billions.

Maya had never truly loved Tony; she had been with him only because, at the time, he was wealthier than Ethan. But now, as she reflected on his words, she had to admit—there was some truth to what he said. Any man who married her seemed to suffer terrible misfortune. When she was with Ethan, she had betrayed him, shattering the trust in their marriage. When she married Tony, the once-powerful West family had plummeted from prominence, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. And now, after reuniting with Ethan, he had lost everything—his family, his fortune, and his prestigious position. It was almost as if she carried a curse. Tony’s voice was filled with unfiltered resentment. "Maya, answer me honestly—has Ethan really been disowned? Or is he playing another one of his games? That man is a master at faking poverty." Maya let out a sigh, knowing exactly why Tony was so insistent. He had always wanted revenge on Ethan, and now he saw an opportunity. "It’s real this time, Tony. I sw