All Chapters of Supreme Authority: Chapter 31
- Chapter 33
33 chapters
Chapter 31
CHAPTER 31Ethan excused himself from Sophia and Cara, muttering that he needed to make a quick call. He stepped aside and dialed his father, keeping his tone smooth.“Father, I need a favor,” he began. “There’s a situation with a friend. They weren’t included in the Dupont selection. I thought maybe—”“Do you fucking hear yourself right now?!” his father exploded in the other line without letting him finish. “Are you seriously trying to play hero again? To what? To impress your woman?For once, think before opening your mouth!”Ethan blinked. He didn't expect that his father will give this kind of reaction.“Do you even understand our place? If it were possible, we would bow to the Duponts for their grace. That’s the level we’re talking about! And you want to help some insignificant family? Do you even see what our family needs right now? You’re thinking like a child, Ethan. Weak-minded. Stupid. Why waste energy on people who can’t even stand on their own?” his father barked.Ethan’s j
Chapter 32
Names began to be called one by one. Fairchild wasn’t among them yet, but they're also not the companies who won Dupont partnership. Tension built around the table. Ethan’s confident facade tightened slightly—if Fairchild wasn’t called, everyone would know he had done nothing.Minutes passed. Still no Fairchild. Ethan’s smirk faltered ever so slightly, beads of sweat threatening to betray him. But then, the announcer cleared his throat and spoke the final name.“Finally, this year’s partnership with The Dupont goes to… Fairchild Company!”The crowd turned, and it was clear. They've made it. A burst of applause filled the hall and Sophia’s eyes widened.Cara clapped her hands excitedly, almost bouncing in her seat. “See! I knew it! Sir Ethan handled everything perfectly!”The applause died down, but the excitement at the table didn’t. Sophia leaned forward, eyes shining. “Ethan, you did this, right? You really handled everything?”Ethan shrugged, forcing a smooth smile, though inside,
Chapter 33
Everyone in the hall knew the name Rouge. Daniel wasn’t just some spoiled rich brat. He was Caesar Rouge’s son, the man who built his empire on blood. One of the London’s underworld notorious man.“Did he say Rouge?” someone muttered, clutching his wife’s arm.“Rouge… he’s Rouge’s son…” someone whispered in shock.“Bloody hell, not here…” another muttered, pulling his friend back.“Oh my God… We shouldn't be here...” another voice whispered shakily.Daniel’s eyes swept the crowd, sharp and dangerous. “Listen carefully,” he said, voice low, cold, dangerous. “If any of you still want to live without problems… you stay the hell out of this. Don’t even think about interfering.”The guests froze. And then, slowly, from the corners of the hall, men began to move. Daniel’s men. They slipped out of the crowd. Their presence was enough to send more shivers down spines. Panic rippled. Chairs scraped. A glass shattered somewhere. One by one, guests began edging toward the exit. No one wanted