All Chapters of The Son-in-Law's Rise to Supremacy: Chapter 21
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Chapter 21: The Quiet Promotion
The next morning, Ethan arrived at the company earlier than usual. The events of the previous day were still on his mind. Daniel Grant. The secret project. And the strange words Daniel had said before Ethan left. There are some questions about your past that you may eventually want answered.Ethan didn't understand what Daniel meant. But he had decided not to chase answers without knowing where they would lead. For now, work came first.He walked into the operations department and greeted Marcus. "Good morning."Marcus looked up. "You're early again.""I've gotten used to it."Marcus smiled. "That's dangerous. Soon they'll expect everyone to arrive early."Ethan laughed. Before they could continue, David appeared. "Ethan.""Yes, sir?""Come with me."Marcus raised an eyebrow. "Again?"David smiled. "Again."Ethan followed him.Inside David's office, Ethan noticed a folder on the desk. David closed the door. "Sit down."Ethan sat. David took a seat opposite him. "I spoke with the chair
Chapter 22: A Dangerous Assignment
The call ended. Ethan stood beside Richard's car, staring at his phone. The distorted voice had only spoken for a few seconds, but the message was clear. You were warned.The security officer looked at him. "Sir?"Ethan put his phone away. "Don't worry about it.""Was that them?""Probably."The officer glanced at the tracking device. "What should we do?""Remove it carefully and hand it to the police when they arrive.""Yes, sir."Ethan looked around the parking area. There were several cars parked nearby. Employees were coming and going. Anyone could have been watching. He didn't like it.A few minutes later, Richard arrived. Ethan immediately walked toward him. "Mr. Cole."Richard stopped. "What happened?""We found a tracking device under your car."Richard's face became serious. "Again?"Ethan looked at him. "Again?"Richard hesitated. "That wasn't the first one.""Why didn't you tell me?""I didn't want to create unnecessary panic."Ethan shook his head. "We need to know everyth
Chapter 23: Ethan Saves a CEO
The chairman's warning stayed in Ethan's mind long after he left the office. You may not be dealing with ordinary criminals. Ethan didn't know what that meant. But he knew one thing. His responsibilities were becoming more dangerous.The next morning, David called him into his office. "Ethan.""Yes, sir?""How are you feeling?""Fine."David smiled. "Good. Because I have another assignment."Ethan sighed. "Already?""You're becoming reliable."Ethan laughed. "That sounds like punishment.""Sometimes it is."David handed him a file. Ethan opened it. The first page contained a photograph of a woman. "Who is she?""Victoria Hale. CEO of Hale Industries."Ethan continued reading. "She's visiting the city today.""Why does she need security?""She's meeting several investors.""Any threats?"David shook his head. "Not directly.""Then why am I assigned to her?""Because someone has been trying to disrupt her business."Ethan looked up. "How?""Threatening messages. Anonymous calls. And two
Chapter 24: An Unexpected Bonus
The black SUV accelerated toward them."Ethan!" Victoria grabbed the seat.The driver panicked. "What do I do?""Keep driving!"Ethan looked ahead. There was a narrow opening between two vehicles. "Turn right!"The driver turned sharply. The SUV missed them by inches. Bang! It struck the side of their car before speeding away.Victoria screamed. The driver struggled to control the vehicle. Ethan grabbed the dashboard. "Stop the car!"The driver pulled over. Everyone was breathing heavily.Victoria looked at Ethan. "Are you okay?""I'm fine."The driver looked terrified. "They tried to kill us."Ethan stepped out of the car. He looked at the road. The SUV was already gone. But Ethan had noticed something. Before the SUV hit them, the driver's face had been visible for a second. He had seen him before. At the hotel. The same gray jacket.Ethan immediately called the police.After the police arrived, they examined the vehicle. Fortunately, nobody was seriously injured.The officer looked
Chapter 25: Kyle's Jealousy
Kyle sat behind his desk, staring at the report in front of him. He had read it three times. Still, he couldn't believe it. Ethan Carter had been promoted. Not only that, Ethan had received a large bonus and had been invited to a private dinner with some of the city's most powerful businessmen.Kyle threw the report onto the desk. "This doesn't make sense."His assistant stood quietly."What don't you understand?""How did Ethan get this far so quickly?"The assistant hesitated. "I don't know."Kyle stood. "He was a nobody. Now the chairman knows his name." He walked toward the window. "I've spent years trying to get close to those people. And Ethan walks in and gets noticed immediately." His hands tightened. "This isn't fair."The assistant remained silent.Kyle turned around. "Find out who recommended him.""We've tried.""And?""Nothing."Kyle slammed his hand against the desk. "Then try harder."Later that afternoon, Kyle went to the Lawson company. He found Sophia in her office.
Chapter 26: A Business Deal Saved
Ethan followed the chairman into the private office. The door closed behind them. For several seconds, neither man spoke.The chairman placed the confidential document on his desk. "Do you know what this is?""Yes, sir.""Then explain why you had it."Ethan remained calm. "I don't know how it got into the folder."The chairman looked at him. "You expect me to believe that?""I wouldn't expect you to believe anything without evidence."The chairman's eyes narrowed slightly.Ethan continued. "I received the folder from Mr. Miller. I took it directly to the finance department. I never opened it until I discovered something was missing.""And then you found this?""Yes."The chairman leaned back. "Convenient."Ethan nodded. "It is."The chairman studied him carefully. "Most people would become nervous.""I am nervous.""But you're not panicking.""Because I know I didn't put it there."The chairman remained silent. Then he picked up his phone. "Mr. Miller, come to my office."A few minute
Chapter 27: The First Luxury Suit
Ethan stood in front of the mirror, staring at the promotion letter. Senior Operations Officer. A few months ago, he would never have imagined seeing those words beside his name. He folded the letter and placed it carefully inside his drawer.Then his phone rang. It was David. "Congratulations."Ethan smiled. "Thank you.""There's one more thing.""What?""The chairman wants you at an event tonight.""What kind of event?""A business reception."Ethan sighed. "Another one?"David laughed. "You're becoming popular.""I don't think I like that.""You'll get used to it."Ethan looked at his clothes. "I don't have anything suitable.""That's why I'm calling."Two hours later, Ethan stood outside an expensive clothing store. He had never entered a place like this before. The windows displayed suits that cost more than several months of his old salary.A salesman approached him. "Good afternoon, sir.""Good afternoon.""How can I help you?""I need a suit.""Of course." The salesman looked
Chapter 28: Emily Returns
Ethan stared at the chairman. "My computer?""Yes.""That's impossible."The chairman didn't answer immediately. He simply watched Ethan."When was the report sent?""Forty minutes ago."Ethan quickly checked his phone. He remembered leaving the office hours earlier. "I wasn't there.""Your computer was."Ethan frowned. "Who had access?""That's what we're trying to determine."Ethan looked toward David. "Did you check the security cameras?""Yes." David stepped closer. "Someone entered your office using your access card."Ethan's expression hardened. "My card never left me.""Then someone made a copy."The chairman nodded. "That's possible."Ethan took a breath. "Show me the footage."They moved into a private room. David opened the security footage. The screen showed Ethan's office. At 7:42 p.m., the door opened. A man entered. He was wearing a dark jacket and a cap. His face was hidden. He walked straight toward Ethan's computer. After several minutes, he left.Ethan watched carefu
Chapter 29: Old Friends Meet Again
Ethan stood beside the café table, his phone still pressed to his ear. "Someone I know?"David's voice came through again. "Yes. Come back to the office.""Who is it?""I'd rather explain when you get here."Ethan frowned. "Alright. I'm coming." He ended the call.Emily looked at him. "Something happened?""Work.""Is everything okay?""I don't know yet."Emily nodded. "I understand."Ethan reached for his wallet. "Sorry. I have to go.""You don't have to apologize."He stood.Emily smiled. "We can finish our coffee another day.""I'd like that.""Good."Ethan gave her a small smile before leaving. As he walked outside, Emily watched him through the window. She had expected to feel nervous meeting him again. Instead, she felt strangely comfortable. The Ethan she remembered was still there. But something about him had changed. He seemed stronger. More confident. Yet he still treated people with the same quiet kindness.Ethan reached the company less than thirty minutes later. David was
Chapter 30: Coffee After Years
The following morning, Ethan woke up earlier than usual. The message from the previous night was still bothering him. Stop digging. He had received threats before, but this one felt different. The person wasn't simply trying to frighten him. They seemed to know something about his past. Something Ethan himself didn't know.He got dressed and left for work.When he arrived at the company, David was waiting for him. "We found the man's identity."Ethan immediately became alert. "Who is he?""His name is Mark Ellis.""Does he work for anyone?""We're still checking."David handed Ethan a file. Ethan opened it. Mark had worked for several private companies over the years. Security. Transportation. Logistics. Nothing unusual.Then Ethan noticed something. "Wait.""What?""This address."David looked at the page. "What about it?""He worked at a company five years ago.""Yes.""That company was owned by..." Ethan paused. "The Ainsworth Group."David looked at him. "You know the company?""O