Ethan was locked in a holding cell that was small and cold. He sat on the metal bench with his back against the concrete wall, his hands still cuffed in front of him. He had already been processed, photographed, and fingerprinted. His mugshot was now stored in the system. The charges of attempted rape and kidnapping were enough to keep him in prison for years if he was found guilty. Unlike most people, Ethan remained calm and didn't panic. An hour ago, he was allowed to call his lawyer. Ethan had called Brown instead, and Brown showed up at the holding prison with a lawyer within the hour. Brown introduced the lawyer, calling him one of the country's most feared defense attorneys. After Ethan told the story to Brown and the lawyer, the lawyer leaned back in his chair and nodded slowly. "I'll have you out of here by morning. You have my word." That was all the lawyer said. There as no hesitation nor doubt in his voice, just full confidence and reassurance. Ethan wasn't su

Later that Tuesday morning, AUX Global Holdings was bustling with a small group of businessmen and women who had gathered for the Shareholders meeting. The guest list included tech billionaires, investors, and crypto millionaires. Damian Rhodes stepped inside the conference room, feeling confident in himself. With Ethan in prison, he would definitely find out if Ethan was Mr. Wayne or not. As he walked across the room, he instantly recognized the CEO of AUX Global Holdings, a tall man in his mid-fifties named Richard Sanchez. Richard stood near the podium, speaking in low tones with a group of board members. With a big smile on his face, Damian approached, extending his hand. "Mr. Sanchez. It's a pleasure to meet you." Richard turned around, offering a polite smile. "The pleasure is mine, Mr. Rhodes. Thank you for coming." "Wouldn't miss it for the world." Damian glanced around the room casually. "Is the guest of honor here yet? The popular Mr. Wayne?" Richard's smile widen

Lois sat on the plush sofa in Damian's penthouse, holding her phone to her ear as her mother's cheerful voice came through. "Lois, darling, it's already been three days since the wedding. Why aren’t you and Damian on your honeymoon yet? Your father and I have been so confused." Lois forced a smile as if reassuring herself. "It's nothing to worry about, Mom. We just had some unfinished business to take care of before we could leave." Her father's voice interrupted, gruff and impatient. "That makes no sense. Damian has thousands of workers. Can't he find someone to cover for him while he enjoys his honeymoon? You're supposed to be celebrating, not working." Lois sighed, rubbing her temple. "It's not that simple, Dad. Damian has been working very hard. He's been under a lot of pressure lately." She paused, then added, "But he promised to buy you a house. A large one that includes a garden and a pool." There was a moment of silence on the other end. Then her mother's voice came thro

Lois stared at the caller ID for a long time, her heart pounding so loudly she could hear it in her ears. Seeing the name of her ex-husband now felt like a death sentence.She hesitated for a long moment, her thumb hovering over the answer button. Part of her wanted to ignore the call, to throw the phone across the room and pretend none of this was happening. But another part of her knew that she would have to face him sooner or later.With trembling fingers, she pressed and answered the call. "Ethan?" Her voice came out strained."Hello, Lois," he said, his voice calm and emotionless. "Did you receive the package I sent you this morning?"Lois's lips ran dry. She swallowed hard, trying to summon some courage. "Ethan, this is taking things too far. You're suing me for a billion dollars? How is that possible?"There was a pause on the other end. When Ethan spoke again, his voice was cold as ice."Oh, now I'm taking things too far? If my memory is correct, you falsely accused me of r

Damian looked up at her, his expression darkening. "What did you just call me?" "You heard me," Lois spat. "I can't believe you're doing this. Leaving me behind to bear all these consequences alone. We're married, Damian. We're supposed to face this together!" Damian shot to his feet, his face inches from hers. "What the hell do you expect me to do? I'm going to lose all my money. My company is taken from me. If I liquidate everything I own, I'll be broke. There just isn't enough money for the both of us!" "That's a lie!" Lois shouted. "You're a billionaire, Damian! Even if you lose everything, you have friends and business partners who would invest in you again. You might not have enough money for the both of us, but you didn't have to abandon me. Not after we got married!" Damian's face twisted with rage. "Married? Of course, you're feeling entitled to my money because we're married. Well, newsflash, Lois—I don't have anything else to give. I'm broke! Do you understand that?" L