Excuse Me, Sir! I Am Not Useless

007. Anything For Revenge

Ethan stood speechless, his mouth slightly open as he searched for the right response to give the beautiful woman standing before him.

Her offer favored him—perfectly, in fact.

Yet he didn’t need her the way she clearly needed him.

GRC was the biggest business empire in Sera, owning multiple corporations across the country.

Murfers Empire ranked third. In truth, he didn’t need Michaela’s influence to succeed in his plan as he was already a successful man on his own.

But then again? Rejecting her would not be easy.

As he thought about this, Michaela's tone cut in.

“I’m still waiting, Mr. Loner. Way response are you gonna give me?”

Hearing this, Ethan lifted his head slowly, forcing a faint smile.

“Uhmmm…” he murmured, stalling.

Michaela remained patient, though the hope in her eyes betrayed her composure.

She needed this marriage more than she was willing to admit and all in her mind, she wished his response would be POSITIVE.

But then again, Ethan hadn't said anything.

She slightly reminded him.

“I’m waiting, Ethan Loner!”

Ethan’s thoughts spun faster.

If he accepted her proposal, he could deal with Ava and her family under a concealed identity.

They would never suspect him all throughout his accumulated MOTIVES against them.

But if he rejected it, he would have to confront Ava as his true self—a risk he could not afford.

And if he agreed to Michaela’s terms, he would still keep his real identity hidden from her as well.

After a long moment of silence, clarity settled over him.

The confusion on his face disappeared, replaced by resolve.

Michaela observed him. “So, do you have a response now?”

Ethan nodded. “Yes, I do have a response now!”

“Which is?”

“I will accept this contract marriage…but on one condition.”

Michaela’s smile faded.

She narrowed her eyes slightly. “One condition? Which is?”

Ethan stepped closer, sliding his hands into his pockets.

“I’ll marry you for seventy-two days. But you must pledge to assist me in exacting my revenge on Ava and her family.”

Michaela studied him for a second before chuckling.

“One thing I don’t joke with is my promise. I assure you, whatever resources you need, I will provide them. I’ll help you bring them to their knees!”

She extended her hand slightly. “So… is this a deal?”

Ethan looked at her hand, then back at her face. “Yes, It’s a deal.”

They exchanged a handshake.

Then Michaela smiled.

That smile on her face was deeper than relief—it was satisfaction.

As though she had long desired this outcome.

“Come on,” she said briskly, turning toward her car. “Get in. We have to register our marriage.”

She slipped into the driver’s seat.

Ethan hesitated.

Mr. LeVert was still in the other car.

He hadn’t informed him about leaving with Michaela.

“Come on, Ethan! Hop into the car, let's go!” Michaela called from inside the car.

“Okay,” Ethan replied, nodding.

He walked over, opened the door, and fastened his seat belt.

“Ready?” Michaela asked, and Ethan nodded.

“Ready!”

With that, she pressed the accelerator, and the car sped off.

As they drove, Ethan pulled out his phone and typed quickly.

“Mr. LeVert, continue taking care of GRC. I’ll be back in no time to resume my responsibilities, okay?

The reply came almost instantly.

“Okay, My Lord. I’ll do as you said. Don’t forget to call us when you need our help. We’ll be there ASAP.

A faint smile touched Ethan’s lips as he locked his phone.

He still didn’t know Michaela’s real reason for wanting this marriage so urgently.

But one thing was certain—she would become his shield.

Through her, he would keep his identity hidden.

He had told Ava and her family that they would regret divorcing him.

But regret was not enough.

Ethan wanted them to pay dearly for humiliating him.

He was so consumed by vengeance that he was willing to hide his identity from everyone—the Lugards, and even Michaela herself.

He had just signed a contract marriage with a woman he barely knew.

Anything for vengeance.

Ethan was more than ready for anything.

And he had already begun.

No one would stop him.