2026-02-21 00:16:23Ethan 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.
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326. The Call
During one of her discussions with Rachel, Fiona learned that Darlington had installed a secret camera in the house to monitor her every move.Rachel had previously tried to convince Fiona that Darlington was innocent of the accusations against him. She had explained everything that had happened behind closed doors, including how someone had broken into her room with the intention of stealing the camera and destroying the only piece of evidence that could prove Darlington hadn't shot her.However, instead of paying attention to the points Rachel was trying to make, Fiona focused on one particular detail. She took offense at the fact that Darlington had installed a hidden camera in her house without her knowledge.She intended to use that as her main reason for ending her marriage to Darlington.After everything he had done to her, from cheating on her to getting another woman pregnant, Fiona wasn't going to let him walk away without facing the consequences. She had no intention of si
323. Not Found
As soon as Ethan jumped down from the third floor, the police officers immediately rushed to the edge and looked down at the ground floor. However, Ethan was nowhere to be seen.He was no longer standing where they expected him to land. There was no trace of him, and even the blood they had expected to find was nowhere to be seen.One of the officers turned to his superior, looking confused.“Sir, do you think he has escaped?”“There is no way he could have escaped!” his superior snapped. “I made sure I shot him in the right spot, and I saw how much blood he lost. Call for backup and rush down to the ground floor. Seal off every exit as well. I'm sure he hasn't gone far!”“Yes, sir!”The officer immediately hurried off to carry out his superior's orders.He rushed downstairs, made sure the entrances and exits were temporarily sealed off, and ordered a thorough search of the entire area. Every corner was carefully checked, but despite their efforts, they couldn't find any trace of Etha
322. Shot!
Ethan assessed the situation carefully. There were only two police officers standing at the door, and both of them were armed.If they took him to the precinct, things would undoubtedly take a bad turn. They would get a clear look at his face, and once they began investigating, they would eventually discover whose documents he had been trying to steal.If that happened, it would jeopardize their entire plan.Ethan couldn't let that happen. He had to do something, and he had to do it fast!“Raise your hands!” one of the officers shouted at the top of his lungs.Both officers began walking toward Ethan, closing the distance between them with slow, deliberate steps.“Who are you?” they demanded. “Take off your mask!”Ethan hesitated, making no move to obey.“Didn't you hear what we told you?” one of the officers barked as they finally reached him.He raised his gun and pressed its barrel against Ethan's head.“You'd better do as you're told, or you'll be shot dead!”The officer's voice
321. Don't Move!
Ethan squatted beside Raphael and pressed two fingers against his neck, checking for a pulse. He needed to know whether the man was still alive or if the punch had done more damage than he intended.A faint but steady pulse throbbed beneath his fingers. Raphael was still breathing, but the force of the punch had knocked him unconscious.Ethan scratched his head in frustration.“Such a waste!”He needed answers about the whereabouts of Darlington Wong's personal profile documents, and Raphael was the only person who could help him get his hands on them.Unfortunately, with Raphael lying unconscious on the floor, there was no telling when he would wake up. Ethan couldn't afford to stand around waiting for him to recover. He had a mission to complete, and he needed to get out of Raphael's office before something unexpected happened or someone walked in and caught him.He rose to his feet and planted his hands on his waist, pacing back and forth across the office. His mind raced as he tri
320. Where Are The Files?
Ethan's first plan was to find out whether Truly Darlington was actually impotent. If it turned out that Darlington was genuinely incapable of getting a woman pregnant, Ethan needed concrete evidence to prove it.And there was only one place he could get the information he needed.The Wong Family Hospital.Ethan didn't bother staying until the end of the reunion party with his former classmates. He had more important things to deal with than wasting his time in the company of people who were nowhere near his level.Those people weren't even worthy of standing on the same ground as him. If not for the fact that he was keeping his identity a secret, they would never have dared to organize a party without informing him, let alone fail to invite him as their Guest of Honour.But none of that mattered anymore.His priority was to find evidence that would prove Darlington was, in fact, an IMPOTENT MAN.Without wasting another second, Ethan climbed onto his scooter and headed straight for th
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