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A grin spread across Ethan’s face the moment he spotted the house supervisor of the orphanage, now aged, along with a few staff members.“Perfect,” he murmured, his smile growing as he and Lara strode toward the front row, aware of the lingering gazes following them.However, the moment they settled into the first row, hushed voices fluttered around them:"Look at them... they're sitting so close.""Is that really her? I've never seen her show interest in anyone before.""Who is that man with her? He... they look like they could be a couple.""She’s never even smiled at a man in public before. This is history in the making.”"It's not possible. She's known for being married to her work. She's allergic to romance."“But look at how close they’re sitting… do you think…?”"Who is he, though? I’ve never seen him before."Ethan’s lips curled into a smirk as he leaned close to Lara and whispered, "Looks like you’ve got yourself a reputation.’”His smirk widened, but her expression remained
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“What… did I just hear him place a $10 million bid?” Blanche’s voice wavered in disbelief."Or am I dreaming?”Vanessa’s brows knitted together as she turned to Ethan, who met her gaze with that same smug smirk—only now, it had stretched even wider.“Whoa! Who is this guy?” someone blurted out.“He must be filthy rich to throw out a bid like that, as if he’s just buying a toy,” another person chimed in.“Never seen him before,” a man muttered under his breath."But he’s got to be someone big if he can drop that kind of money without flinching.”Even the auctioneer, momentarily stunned, stared at Ethan with his mouth slightly open before regaining his composure. “Just to confirm—$10 million?”Ethan met his gaze and gave a firm nod. “Yes.”The hall erupted in another collective gasp, even louder than before.One of Ethan's admirers exclaimed. "Wow! This is crazy!"Lara, just as shocked as everyone else, leaned in toward Ethan. “I know what you’re trying to do, sir. But honestly, you hav
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Ethan leaned back in his chair, his lips curling into a smirk. “What’s the matter? Not even going to put up a fight for the bid? Or have you finally accepted that you simply can’t afford to?”Vanessa scoffed, her expression twisted with disdain. “You? My competitor?”She let out a scornful chuckle. “You’re not even worthy of being my opponent. You’re not even worthy to stand in my shadow.”He nodded and gave a slight shrug. "Yet, here we are."“Why do you insist on living a fantasy, huh?” she spat, eyes blazing."You walk in here, acting like you belong—throwing out ridiculous bids like you actually have the money!"Someone murmured, “What… she really mean it? That he's poor?""Interesting." He nodded, tapping his fingers against his knee."That’s what you think of me?”"Who do you think you are?” she scoffed loudly, flipping her hair as she let out a sharp laugh."Seriously, do you think sitting here makes you one of us? This isn’t some street market where you can bluff your way to t
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Mrs. Adams shook her head in disbelief.“Unbelievable.” She turned to Vanessa with a glare."I didn’t want to believe you before, but now that I know who he is, I can confirm that you’re not wrong.”Vanessa scoffed, arms crossed. “Oh? Do you know him? Or has he been your gigolo before?”"So he chases after sugar mamas too? Pathetic. No standards whatsoever."Mrs. Adams burst into mock laughter. “Never! He—a gigolo? Please, if anything, you should be ashamed of yourself for even thinking that.”Vanessa's face twitched. “Then, how do you know him?”Mrs. Adams shifted his gaze back to Ethan, a smirk playing on her lips. "This boy… He was abandoned at our doorstep and raised in this orphanage. But instead of being grateful, he repaid us by stealing—over and over—until we had no choice but to throw him out.”The moment the lie left her lips, the room exploded into chaos.Vanessa let out a slow, cruel laugh. “Oh… now I see.”She tilted her head, eyes glinting with mockery. “A thief and a th
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The room was deathly silent—so quiet that even the soft hum of the air conditioner roared like a storm as Ethan played the video on his phone.It wasn’t just any video. It was a recording of his conversation with Mrs. Adams after a child in the orphanage had committed suicide.Not everyone could see what was on the screen, but the audio alone was more than enough.***FLASHBACK***"One less burden to deal with," she had said with chilling indifference when he confronted her."Frankly, her pathetic death is a relief for all of us working here."The girl had left a note before taking her own life—exposing years of abuse, neglect, and cruelty.Somehow, he had gotten to know about the information that she tried to keep under the carpet."Do you even feel a shred of remorse for what happened?" His voice trembled with disbelief."You really haven’t changed after all these years."She let out a mocking chuckle. "Remorse? For what?"A scornful smirk curled her lips. "That girl took the best op
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Gasps rippled through the crowd. Some people stared in shock, while others remained indifferent, their expressions unreadable.Ethan wasn’t surprised. He had long since learned how most of the elites viewed people like him—like they were nothing.He casually slid his phone back into his pocket, watching the Mrs. Adams' arrogance crumble into something dangerously close to fear and disbelief.He let the corner of his lips curl into a slow, satisfied smirk as his eyes, cold and triumphant, locked onto her. He took a step closer, savoring the moment. "You have no idea how much I've been waiting for this day," he murmured, his voice almost a purr.Then, tilting his head slightly, he looked directly at her. “Tell me, Mrs Adams… What were you saying earlier?”Her mouth opened, but no words came out. She looked around, as if searching for someone to pull her out of the sinking pit she had just been thrown into.His voice dropped, filled with an eerie calmness. "You always thought I was bene
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“For what?” Mrs. Adams barked, confusion laced in her voice.The second officer—younger—stepped forward."For child abuse, endangerment, and embezzlement,” he stated coldly."We also have reason to believe your crimes go beyond what was captured in the footage you already admitted to.”Ethan had been prepped by the police after filing his report, instructed to find additional evidence to strengthen the case—even with the card in his possession. They didn’t consider him worthy of keeping it but pursued the case as a precaution.When Ethan learned about the auction, he saw it as the perfect chance to act—until he found out his father had been invited and decided to come with Lara.He watched her closely, relishing the flicker of panic in her eyes.Still, she refused to go down without a fight.She chuckled, shaking her head. “Under arrest? On what grounds? Do you think a pathetic video is enough to take me down? You really are as foolish as ever.”“Do you even have a warrant? Because if
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The first thing that registered in Ethan's mind as he stirred awake was the satisfaction from the night before. A slow, almost lazy smile stretched across his lips.He had done more than just pass judgment on Matron Grace—he had given Vanessa a taste of her own medicine.She was never in his plans, but calling him a gigolo—in front of everyone? That was a mistake he made sure she regret.***FLASHBACK***"Isn’t false accusation a crime?” he said when the officers turned to him, their brows furrowed in confusion.Their brows deepened.“She just accused me of being a gigolo in front of an audience which I assure you is a blatant lie.” He clarified."And last I checked, defamation is still an offense. So tell me, gentlemen, why is Mrs. Adams the only one being taken in?"Vanessa’s breath hitched."What... what the hell are you saying?” Her voice trembled as shock and confusion bled through.The officers exchanged uncertain glances.“I know it doesn’t make sense,” the stocky officer mutte
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***FLASHBACK******Fifteen months earlier—before the bone marrow transplant***The rain poured down in heavy sheets as Ethan pulled his thin delivery jacket tighter around his shoulders, the cheap plastic bag containing clutched against his chest to keep it dry. The electric scooter he used for deliveries had broken down three blocks back, and he'd had no choice but to continue on foot.His shoes squelched with every step, his socks soaked through. But he kept moving. This was his last delivery for the night. After that, he’d head back to his tiny apartment, count the few money he’d made, and stress over how he was going to cover even a small part of Vanessa’s hospital bills. She’d been stuck there for weeks, going through endless tests after they found out she needed a bone marrow transplant.He saw her as his girlfriend—his responsibility—even though her parents could easily afford everything."2487 Oakridge Drive," he muttered to himself, checking his phone again. The address
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Ethan chuckled. "Mercy? As how?""Ever since the scandal, the stock of my company has been in freefall," Mr. Hayes explained, words tumbling out faster now. "Crisis has been happening behind the scenes that the public doesn't know about yet. It's only a matter of time before everyone realizes we're worth nothing."He ran a trembling hand over his face. "I've spent every remaining resource and penny the family has to try to make the charges against the company go away. Just disowning Damian wasn't enough. And to make things worse, investors have been pulling out one by one, and the board of directors is losing trust and hope in my leadership."His voice cracked. "Only Chairman Aurelius can help me and my family now because I know he has the resources, influences, and power to make it happen.""And since you’re obviously close to him, maybe you could get him to help me and forget what my stupid, estranged son did with his greedy attitude."Ethan let the silence linger, watching the des
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Ethan tilted his head slightly, his expression shifting to one of innocent confusion—a perfect mask that hid the satisfaction bubbling underneath."Why are you on your knees again, Mr. Hayes? Please, there's no need for that anymore."Mr. Hayes remained where he was, his hands clasped together as if in prayer. His voice trembled with desperate sincerity. "It's because my family and I need your forgiveness and mercy. We need it desperately."Ethan's eyebrows rose slightly, his performance flawless. "Forgiveness? Mercy? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about.""Please," Mr. Hayes continued, his eyes never leaving Ethan's face. "I had no idea until today about the connection between my son and you. I swear it.”"Please, on behalf of my family, forgive us. Please."A smirk played on Ethan's lips as he tilted his head thoughtfully. "Your son?" He paused, as if something had just occurred to him. "Oh, you mean Damian? Your ex-son, the one you've now disowned?"Mr. Hayes nodded
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Seated across from each other in leather chairs in the living room, Mr. Hayes couldn’t contain himself any longer; his words tumbled out like water breaking through a dam.“Ethan, seriously, thank you. You have no idea how much it means to me that you actually want to listen when Chairman—”Ethan laughed. “Come on, don’t even start. Honestly, I should be the one apologizing for the way those idiots treated you. It was embarrassing.”Mr. Hayes shook his head. "No.""They were just doing their job. No need to apologize.”Ethan watched the Mr. Hayes with a relaxed smile, enjoying the desperation that seemed to pour from every pore. "So, about—""Before we get to business, Mr. Hayes..." Ethan cut in. "What would you like to drink? We have an excellent scotch that I think you'd appreciate. Or perhaps something softer?"Mr. Hayes shook his head, his eyes darting nervously. "No, no, I don't need anything. Please, I just want to discuss the situation. Time is running out for me."Ethan's sm
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The sound of commotion broke through the peaceful night at the Aurelius castle as angry voices and desperate pleas bounced off the high walls and slipped through the slightly open window of Ethan's bedroom.After all of Magnus’ begging and pressure because he was scared there might be another attack and that the ring might not protect Ethan next time, Ethan finally agreed to stay in the castle until he was crowned King of the World. Magnus had even begged him to stay inside the castle the whole time until then."Please! I need to see him! It's a matter of life and death!""Sir, we have strict orders from Chairman Aurelius. You need to leave now!""You don't understand! I need to see him... Please!"Ethan looked up from his phone, eyebrows lifting with mild interest because the desperate voice sounded oddly familiar. He put his phone down on the bedside table and walked to the window, peering out to catch a glimpse of the scene unfolding at the front gate.Two security guards in bla
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Later in the day, as Vanessa and her family were still celebrating, a sudden news report interrupted the air.“Breaking news,” the anchor’s voice was grim, grabbing everyone’s attention."New evidence has emerged in the Callum Construction scandal, directly implicating Jonathan Callum and his daughter, Vanessa Callum, along with other executives, in what authorities are now calling one of the largest fraud schemes in the city’s history.”Vanessa’s heart skipped a beat, and so did the rest of her family’s.Then, the screen flickered to show emails—dozens of them—between Jonathan and other directors, discussing ways to cut costs by using cheap materials and bribing inspectors. Then came documents with their signatures at the bottom.“What?!” The words escaped their mouths in unison, their faces paling.The anchor continued, “These emails and documents, provided to us by senior vice president Richard Callum, directly contradict Ms. Callum’s statements from the media briefing earlier, whe
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"I know you're aware that the evidence used against James Harry and the other supervisors is false," Ethan revealed, his voice surprisingly calm. "Vanessa and her father used it to throw them under the bus and save themselves, isn't it?"Richard's eyes widened. He glanced over his shoulder, then scanned the coffee shop as if looking for hidden cameras or eavesdroppers. When he turned back to Ethan, his face had lost all its arrogance."How do you know about that?" Richard whispered, leaning closer. "That information isn't public. Nobody outside the inner circle knows what really happened."Ethan chuckled. "Have you already forgotten what I told you about the Copper Group deal? You can say I'm... well-informed." He tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "I have my ways of knowing things people think are hidden.""What are you, some kind of hacker?" Richard asked, his eyes narrowing."Does it matter?" Ethan shrugged. "Do I have your undivided attention now?"Richard shifted in h
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Richard rushed back to the table, nearly knocking over his chair. His composure had been replaced by wide eyes and a pale face because he knew that if the words got out, he would be doomed."How do you know about that?" he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper. "Tell me right now!"Ethan said nothing, just calmly took another sip of his coffee.The silence stretched between them until Richard couldn’t take it anymore. He decided to mask his panic and fear by intimidating Ethan, convinced that people like Ethan always give in eventually, no matter their initial arrogance and boldness."It was Lara, wasn't it?" Richard chuckled."Though I can't understand how she found out..." He ran a hand through his hair, messing it up. "I can’t believe she was so blinded by love that she actually told you something like that,” he said, narrowing his eyes at Ethan and leaning forward. "Now, tell me—what do you want from me? Why are you saying this to my face?”Ethan just stared back at him,
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The coffee shop buzzed with afternoon chatter. Lara had picked the place, and Ethan was fine with it because it was nice and quiet.He sat at a corner table, watching the door through the steam of his untouched coffee.Right on time, a tall man with perfectly styled dark hair walked in. The man was Richard who Ethan had being waiting for. Richard wore an expensive navy suit that looked custom-made, with a silk tie and polished leather shoes.The moment Ethan lifted his hand and waved, Richard’s eyes immediately narrowed. At first, he ignored Ethan, continuing to glance around the place, hoping maybe Lara was just running late. But after a while, when it was clear no one else was coming, he gave a frustrated sigh and stomped over to the table where Ethan sat.Ethan stood up as Richard approached, flashing a big smile.“Mr. Callum,” Ethan said, reaching out for a handshake.Richard stopped, towering over the table without bothering to sit down. His eyes dropped to Ethan’s outstretc
