There was nothing but silence in the dining hall of the Shaw mansion, except for the broken pieces of glass scattered across the polished floor. Everyone stared at Ethan, their eyes wide with shock at the shattered mess before them. But soon enough, the silence cracked, giving way to murmurs and muffled laughter as one by one, the Shaw family began to react to Clara’s decision. “Well, it’s about time,” Fiona said, “I mean, let’s be honest, this whole marriage thing with Ethan was nothing but a mistake from the start.” “Ethan is nothing but a coward who doesn’t belong here. Look at him, shaking like a leaf and dropping things like a scared little boy. How embarrassing.” “I couldn’t agree more,” Amber added, “Honestly, Ethan, you should be grateful. If Clara marries Mr. Harlow, you’ll be free now and you can go back to whatever hole you crawled out of. Come on, did you really think you deserved her in the first place?” Several other relatives snickered quietly, shaking their heads

Ethan stepped away from Vortex Inc., his phone still in his hand after ending the call. His lips curled into a faint smile, though his heart felt heavier than ever. Ethan wasn’t going back home until he had taken his revenge on those who wronged him. And as for his father? He’d visit the man when he was done. No one could rush him. He slipped his hand into his pocket and took out a black VIP card. The surface gleamed under the sunlight. This wasn’t just any card;it was a symbol of the elite. There were fewer than ten in the entire country. It gave him access to private services, exclusive benefits, and a personal team ready to cater to his every need, no matter the time. Ethan dialed the number on the back of the card. His fingers were steady, but his pulse quickened. A soft, honeyed voice answered. “Good afternoon, Mr. Cole. How can I assist you today?” “Check my balance right now.” Ethan requested. “Certainly, sir. Please hold for a moment,” the lady said. The line was quie

Ethan transferred some cash to an ordinary bank card, so as not to draw attention to himself or reveal his true identity. He wanted to remain undercover for a while. He had spent years enduring humiliation and being treated as if he was nothing but a burden in the hands of his in-laws. But all of that was about to change when he finally revealed his identity. He could already picture it in his mind, the shock and the regret. Especially Racheal. She had always seen him as nothing more than a failure, someone who could never stand at the same level as her. But what would she say when she realized that the man she had been looking down on all these years was the one who held the power to save her family from complete ruin? Ethan felt a surge of satisfaction just thinking about it. Straightening up, he pushed the bank door open and stepped out. He needed new clothes. He was still wearing the same old, worn-out clothes, and he knew that if he walked into Racheal’s world looking like thi

Ethan stepped out of the Royal Prestige Boutique. He had expected Racheal to be furious with him, but that didn’t stop him from following after her. Racheal was walking briskly toward the parking lot, her heels were clicking sharply against the pavement, and her shoulders were tense with barely contained anger. Ethan quickened his pace, closing the distance between them, finally reaching out and grabbing her wrist gently. “Clara, wait,” Ethan said. “Just listen to me for a second.” Racheal yanked her hand away as if his touch burned her. She spun around, her eyes blazing with rage. “Listen to you?” Racheal spat, her tone dripping with disdain. “Ethan, do you even realize what you’ve done? You disgraced me in front of Camille and her husband! Do you think I’ll ever be able to show my face in front of them again?” Ethan’s brows furrowed slightly. “Disgraced you?” he repeated, his voice carrying a hint of disbelief. “Racheal, I;” “Listen!” Racheal interrupted, throwing up her hand

Ethan didn’t have to say a word. With just a subtle signal, the head doctor immediately understood. By the way, this was his family’s hospital, and as someone who had worked there for years, the doctor recognized Ethan at first glance. He knew better than to ask unnecessary questions or show any sign of disrespect. Offending the heir to the Cole family was the same as throwing away his career and future. With that understanding, the doctor quickly adjusted his behavior. He straightened his posture, his tone becoming much more respectful as he addressed Clara and her people. “There’s no need to worry anymore. The hospital will proceed with the treatment immediately.” The doctor said and left to begin the treatment. Clara and the others were stunned. Even Vincent’s face contorted. Why would the hospital suddenly change its mind? Did this mean Ethan was actually powerful and influential? But that was impossible… right? Vincent, unwilling to acknowledge the truth, quickly took the c