The next morning, Ethan Reed woke up before sunrise.As promised, he stood outside washing Kevin Park's luxury car.A few neighbors passing by shook their heads."What a pitiful man.""I heard he's been living with his wife's family for years.""He doesn't even have a proper job."Ethan heard every word.He simply smiled and continued washing the car.An hour later, Kevin walked outside wearing an expensive suit.He inspected the vehicle and nodded."Not bad."Ethan bowed dramatically."Thank you for your approval, Young Master Kevin."Kevin laughed."At least you know your place."Just then, Sophia stepped outside.She was dressed in an elegant navy-blue gown that made her look stunning.Even Ethan couldn't help staring for a moment.Sophia noticed."What?"Ethan grinned."You look beautiful."A faint blush appeared on her cheeks.Before she could reply, Mrs. Park's voice interrupted."Stop flirting and get ready. We don't have all day."The family soon left for the birthday banquet.

The Park family mansion was unusually lively.Ever since Grandpa Park announced the arrival of the mysterious investor, everyone had been dreaming about becoming richer.At breakfast, Kevin couldn't stop talking."When the investment deal is signed, our company will become one of the biggest in Seoul."Mrs. Park nodded excitedly."We'll finally enter the luxury market."Even Grandpa Park seemed happier than usual.Only Ethan remained focused on his meal."Pass the bread, please."Nobody listened.Sophia quietly handed it to him."Thanks."She nodded.Over the last few days, she had started paying more attention to her husband.The strange events at the banquet still lingered in her mind.Something about Ethan didn't add up.Yet every time she tried to figure him out, he acted exactly like the same foolish son-in-law she had always known.After breakfast, Grandpa Park stood."I have important news."Everyone immediately became serious."The mysterious investor has given us our first te

The ballroom was silent.Every eye was fixed on Ethan Reed.The same Ethan who was mocked daily by the Park family.The same Ethan who washed Kevin's car.The same Ethan who was forbidden from attending the gala.Yet now, the chairman of the Royal Sapphire Hotel was personally welcoming him.Grandpa Park felt his heart skip a beat.Kevin's mouth hung open.Mrs. Park looked as though she had seen a ghost.Sophia simply stared.For the first time, she couldn't recognize the man standing before her.The confident figure walking through the ballroom looked nothing like the foolish husband she knew."Ethan..." she whispered.Meanwhile, Ethan remained calm.He shook hands with the hotel chairman."Thank you for hosting tonight.""It is our honor, Mr. Reed."The chairman bowed respectfully.The surrounding guests gasped.A respected businessman would never treat an ordinary person this way.Who exactly was Ethan Reed?Kevin quickly recovered."There must be a misunderstanding."Mrs. Park nod

The Park family headquarters was busier than ever.Stacks of documents covered every desk.Employees rushed through hallways carrying reports and financial projections.Everyone was focused on one thing—The Riverside Development Project.If the Park Group won the bid, their company would enter an entirely new level of success.Grandpa Park personally oversaw the preparations."We cannot make any mistakes."The executives nodded.Kevin stood proudly at the front of the conference room."I've prepared the perfect proposal."Grandpa Park smiled."Excellent."For the next few hours, the family discussed numbers, strategies, and presentations.Meanwhile, Ethan sat quietly in the back corner.Nobody had invited him.Nobody asked for his opinion.Yet he listened to everything.Eventually, Kevin noticed him."What are you doing here?"Ethan blinked."Listening.""Why?""It's free."The room burst into laughter.Kevin shook his head."This is a business meeting.""I know.""You wouldn't under

The next few days were the happiest the Park family had experienced in years.The Riverside Development Project was moving forward smoothly.New investors were approaching the company.Business magazines were starting to mention the Park Group.Everyone believed they were on their way to becoming one of Seoul's most powerful families.Everyone except Ethan.He sat quietly in the garden one morning, drinking coffee and watching birds fly across the sky.His phone vibrated.A message from Victor appeared.The Park family has started transferring company assets.Ethan's smile faded.As expected.Three years.He had spent three years observing them.And now they were finally revealing their true nature.Inside the mansion, Grandpa Park was holding a secret meeting.Only trusted family members were present.Kevin sat at the table with an excited grin."The investor's money is guaranteed."Grandpa Park nodded."Exactly."Mrs. Park smiled."Which means now is the perfect time."Sophia frowne