All Chapters of The Son-in-Law's Rise to Supremacy: Chapter 41
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Chapter 41: A Better Life
Ethan stood motionless in front of the door. The voice outside had been calm. Almost too calm. Sophia stood behind him, her breathing shallow. "Who are you?" Ethan asked. No answer. He looked through the peephole. The hallway was dark. Nobody was standing there. Ethan slowly opened the door. The corridor was empty. Sophia stepped beside him. "Where did they go?" Ethan looked toward the staircase. "Someone was here." He stepped outside. Nothing. Then he noticed something on the floor. A small envelope. He picked it up. His name was written across the front. ETHAN. Sophia looked worried. "Don't open it." Ethan carefully tore it open. Inside was a single sheet of paper. Stop searching for Elena Ainsworth. Sophia's face went pale. Ethan looked at her. "They know about her." Sophia nodded. "And they know we're investigating." Ethan folded the paper. "Then we need to move." "Where?" "Somewhere safer." Twenty minutes later, Ethan and Sophia left the apartment.
Chapter 42: Emily's Feelings Return
The next morning, Ethan arrived at work earlier than usual. He had barely sat down when David walked into his office with a folder. "Your first major contract was successful."Ethan looked up. "That's good.""That's all you have to say?""What else should I say?"David laughed. "Most people would celebrate.""I'll celebrate when the company sees better results."David shook his head. "You're becoming more like a businessman every day."Ethan smiled. Before they could continue, someone knocked on the door. A young woman entered. She wore a simple dress and carried a handbag.Ethan looked at her. For a moment, he couldn't recognize her. Then her eyes met his. "Ethan?"His expression changed. "Emily?"She smiled. "It's been a long time."Ethan stood. "I didn't know you were back.""I came back a few weeks ago."They shook hands. David noticed the way Emily looked at Ethan. There was something in her eyes. Something familiar. He quietly excused himself. "I'll leave you two to talk."Emily
Chapter 43: The Secret Mentor
Ethan drove through the city with one thought running through his mind. Who was watching Emily? He had barely reached the next intersection when his phone rang. It was Emily."Ethan.""Are you safe?""Yes. I locked myself inside.""Don't leave the house.""I won't.""Did you see anyone?""No. But I heard a car stop outside."Ethan tightened his grip on the steering wheel. "I'm almost there.""Please hurry."The call ended. Ethan increased his speed.When he reached Emily's street, he didn't drive directly to her house. Instead, he parked farther away and walked. He carefully checked the surroundings. Nothing looked suspicious. But that didn't mean they were safe.He reached the house and knocked twice. "Emily, it's me."The door opened. Emily quickly pulled him inside. "You came."Ethan looked around. "Did anyone enter?""No.""Are you sure?"She nodded. Then she pointed toward the hallway. "The storage room."Ethan followed her. The door was open. Several boxes had been moved.Emily
Chapter 44: The Underground Auction
The black SUV disappeared into the morning traffic. Ethan remained by the window, watching until it was completely gone. Samuel's warning kept replaying in his mind. Don't make the same mistake.He had spent years believing his problems came from the Lawson family. Now he was beginning to understand that his problems were much bigger. His father had known powerful people. Marcus Vale was connected to them. Kyle's father was connected to them. And Samuel had been teaching Ethan how to survive them.But Ethan still didn't know what his father had discovered before disappearing.His phone rang. David. "Ethan, where are you?""At home.""Good. I need you to come to the office.""Why?""I found something."Ethan grabbed his jacket. "I'm coming."Thirty minutes later, Ethan entered David's office. David immediately locked the door. "What's going on?"David placed a document on the desk. "The supplier you negotiated with yesterday has another business connection."Ethan looked at the documen
Chapter 45: Kyle's Biggest Mistake
The next morning, Ethan woke up with one thought on his mind. The abandoned Lawson property. The key from the underground auction had led directly to it. He had no idea what his father had left there, but he knew one thing. He couldn't ignore it.Ethan dressed quickly and went downstairs. Sophia was already in the kitchen. "You didn't sleep much.""I had a lot to think about."She placed a cup of coffee on the table. "About the house?"Ethan nodded. "Yes."Sophia sat across from him. "I'll go with you."Ethan looked at her. "You don't have to.""I know." She smiled. "But I want to."Ethan nodded. "All right."Before they could leave, Ethan's phone rang. It was David. "Ethan, we need to talk.""About what?""The auction."Ethan became serious. "What about it?""I checked the records.""And?""The Carter Legacy File wasn't supposed to be sold."Ethan frowned. "What do you mean?""The auction house listed it as a private asset.""That's normal.""No. You don't understand." David lowered
Chapter 46 : Ethan's First Million
Ethan sat quietly in his new office, staring at the figures on his computer. For the first time since joining the company, he wasn't looking at a debt, a salary, or a small bonus. He was looking at a number that changed everything. $1,000,000. Ethan leaned back in his chair. He had finally earned his first million. Not from his family's name. Not from an inheritance. Not from anyone's charity. He had earned it through his own decisions. His first successful contract had opened several doors. The investment he made afterward had performed better than expected. And the commission from a major business deal had finally pushed his personal earnings past the million-dollar mark. Ethan stared at the number for a few seconds before closing the account. He wasn't excited. He knew a million dollars was only the beginning. A knock came at the door. "Ethan?" David entered. "You wanted to see me?" Ethan nodded. "Come in." David sat down. "I have the final figures from the project."
Chapter 47 : A New Rival Appears
Ethan arrived at the office early the next morning. The previous day's strange phone call was still on his mind. Someone had been watching his progress. Someone who already knew about his first million.But Ethan had decided not to let it distract him. He had spent too many years being underestimated. He wasn't going to start looking over his shoulder now.As he entered his office, David was already waiting. "You came early.""I had something to think about."David placed a folder on the desk. "Then you'll want to see this."Ethan opened it. His expression changed. "Horizon Capital?"David nodded. "They completed the acquisition we talked about yesterday.""So they bought the company.""Yes."Ethan studied the figures. "They paid exactly what they offered."David looked confused. "I thought you said they weren't interested in the company.""They weren't.""Then why buy it?"Ethan turned another page. "Because this company owns something they need."David leaned closer. "What?""Three
Chapter 48 : The Lawson Company in Trouble
The Lawson family had enjoyed years of stability. Their company was not the biggest in the city, but it had a respected name and several valuable business partners. That changed in a single morning.Mrs. Lawson sat at the head of the conference table, staring at the reports in front of her. "What do you mean we lost the contract?"The manager swallowed. "Horizon Capital offered them better terms.""Then offer better terms!""We already did."Mrs. Lawson slammed her hand on the table. "Then why did they reject us?"Nobody answered.Sophia sat quietly at the other end of the table. She had been called into the meeting because of her position in the company. But she could already see what was happening. This wasn't an ordinary loss. Horizon Capital was deliberately targeting them.Her phone vibrated. A message from Ethan. Are you okay?Sophia stared at the message. She quickly replied. The company is having problems.Ethan responded almost immediately. What kind?She hesitated. Then type
Chapter 49: Ethan Refuses to Help
The Lawson mansion was unusually quiet the following morning. Richard Lawson had barely slept. Neither had Sophia. The discovery that money had been flowing into the family for years had left everyone with more questions than answers.Mrs. Lawson sat at the breakfast table, staring at her untouched food. "We need money."Richard said nothing."Our creditors won't wait forever.""I know.""We could lose the company."Richard lowered his head.Sophia entered the room. Her mother immediately looked at her. "Have you spoken to Ethan?""Yes.""Then ask him for help."Sophia hesitated. "He knows we're in trouble."Mrs. Lawson's expression hardened. "Knowing isn't helping."Sophia looked at her father. "What are you going to do?"Richard sighed. "I don't know."Mrs. Lawson stood. "Then I'll speak to Ethan myself."Sophia quickly stopped her. "Mom, don't.""Why?""Because Ethan isn't responsible for the Lawson Company's problems.""He is your husband.""And that doesn't mean he has to rescue
Chapter 50: Sophia's First Regret
Sophia barely slept that night. She kept thinking about the conversation with Ethan. For years, she had watched her family treat him as though he were beneath them. She had done it too. Whenever her family mocked him, she had remained silent. Whenever Ethan was humiliated, she had convinced herself that he simply wasn't good enough.But now everything was changing. Ethan had become confident. He had money. He had earned the respect of people in his company. And, most importantly, he no longer seemed desperate for her family's approval.Sophia stared at the ceiling. For the first time, she wondered if she had made a terrible mistake.The next morning, Ethan arrived at the office. David was waiting for him. "We have a problem."Ethan put his phone away. "What happened?""Two more of our partners received offers from Horizon Capital.""Did they accept?""One did."Ethan nodded. "Which one?"David handed him the report. Ethan studied it. "They're moving quickly.""Too quickly."Ethan look