Everyone present was stunned by Ethan’s reaction when Joshua demanded an apology from him.But the most shocked of them all was Caro—the daughter-in-law of the Murfers family and wife to Benjie, Willie’s brother.The moment Ethan scoffed and said, “No way!”, Caro slammed her palm against the table with a loud bang.“You idiot!" She snapped. " Who exactly do you think you are? Aren’t you just Michaela’s little bodyguard? How much do you even earn in a day that gives you the audacity to disrespect the great Joshua Wong of the Wong family? Do you even know who he is… or what he’s capable of?”Her voice rang through the room, yet Ethan remained unmoved, his expression as calm as ever.Seeing this, her husband quickly chimed in, supporting her outrage.“My wife is absolutely right,” he said coldly. “You’re not even worth five hundred dollars. Just look at yourself—anyone can tell you’re nothing but a shameless beggar clinging to survival by working as Michaela’s bodyguard. Since when did b

Ethan scoffed as he glanced at the cheque in his hand.Five million dollars?A second scoff escaped his lips.There were certain offers a person could make—offers that didn’t just sound ridiculous, but downright insulting. And this… this was one of them.Five million dollars to leave Michaela?The thought alone was laughable. That amount was something he could earn with the snap of his fingers. No—more than that—it was an amount so insignificant to him that he wouldn’t even bother bending down to pick it up if it fell. And yet, Joshua had the audacity to present it as if it were some irresistible fortune.Ethan let out a low chuckle, his eyes filled with mockery.“I don’t think it’s necessary to offer me such a petty amount just to make me leave Michaela,” he said calmly. “You do realize something, don’t you? Not everything in life can be bought with money.”Joshua shook his head slowly. “Oh? Is that so?” he replied. “So what you’re trying to say is that money can’t buy your loyalt

Joshua’s gaze locked onto Ethan’s, as though he could pierce straight through him.Just then, Caro’s phone vibrated.She glanced down at the screen and saw a text message. She opened it and saw a link. Without hesitation, she tapped on it.A news broadcast opened.“The people of Sera are in shock today, as the newly appointed CEO of Murfers Empire has terminated the $1.5 billion contract with the Lugards Group.” The anchor reported, voice steady yet dramaticCaro’s breath hitched.Her hands flew to her mouth, eyes stretched wide in disbelief.“What's wrong, hun?” Benjie asked, immediately noticing her reaction.But Caro said nothing. Instead, she thrust the phone into his hands, urging him to watch.Benjie frowned as he took the phone. But as the anchor’s words sank in, his expression shattered.“What?!”His outburst instantly, drawing everyone’s attention.“What’s the problem, Benjie? Why did you shout like that?” Willie asked.Caro didn’t wait.With exaggerated urgency, she rushed

Hearing what Joshua had just said, Ethan scoffed.So, Joshua truly meant it? This ridiculous delusion of his—claiming to know who the real CEO of GRC was?Wait… he wasn’t joking?He actually believed he knew the real CEO of GRC and now, he was boldly demanding that Michaela sleep with him before he would even consider arranging a meeting with this so-called CEO in his mind.Unbelievable.As if his earlier boasting wasn’t enough, Joshua stepped forward and casually placed his hand on Michaela’s body, trailing it from her hair down her spine.“Tell me, my love,” he murmured, his hand sliding slowly to her abdomen. “What do you think about my suggestion?”“Just one night is fine with me. We’ll have a good time—you moan, I moan, and we both enjoy it. After that… we get married.”His words had barely landed when Ethan snapped.In one swift motion, he grabbed Joshua’s hand and held it in a crushing grip.“Don’t you dare touch my wife in such an illicit manner,” Ethan growled, his voice low

Immediately after Ethan said this, All eyes turned to him.He had been silent all this time—not because he lacked words, but because he had chosen to wait. To observe. To calculate.Now, as he stepped forward slightly, there was a quiet intensity in his gaze that made it clear—He was done staying silent.Seeing how they all stood there—cornering Michaela, making her look like a fool, and subtly pushing her toward decisions she never wanted to make, Ethan knew it was time to step in.If they were all so eager to blame her for the looming downfall of the Murfers Empire, then perhaps it was only right that he took responsibility instead.But what did he just say? That they don't truly know who he is? Caro threw a ball at him. "Stop saying nonsense, would you? How dare you boast, huh? Asking us if we know who you are? Then who are you? Are you anything other than the useless Husband to our darling, Micheala who married her to eat all her wealth and properties, huh?!""And as if doing th