2026-02-21 00:16:49Michaela drove straight to the Court of Law, where the necessary petitions were signed and her marriage with Ethan was officially registered.
Within a short time, they were handed a marriage certificate and declared husband and wife. The moment they stepped outside, Michaela walked ahead to the car. While waiting for Ethan, her mind drifted to the phone call she had received from Stephen King earlier that day. After she had mistaken Ethan to be Stephen, she later received a message from Stephen that he was out of prison. He had bluntly informed her that he was no longer interested in going through with the court marriage. She had no time to waste. She needed a replacement immediately because the longer she delayed, the worse it would get for her in the future. That was when Ethan came to mind. Her stomach had been aching terribly earlier, but after taking the pills Ethan gave her, the pain disappeared within five minutes. That alone convinced her that he was capable of this ‘project’. It shows he is experienced. Thus, fortified for this ‘mission’. An experienced persona like Ethan would be perfect for this ‘contract marriage’. And now, here they were—a married couple. What she needed was protection. And Ethan would provide it. What Ethan didn’t realize was that being Michaela’s contracted husband would drag him into troubles he hadn’t even imagined. But in whatever way, he was fully prepared for all of it! While Michaela was still thinking about this, the car door opened. Ethan slipped into the passenger seat with a small smile. “And that’s it for today!” Michaela started the engine. “Not quite. We’re launching our partnership with Lugards ENT tonight. I need to be present.” Ethan’s smile faded almost instantly. Lugards ENT. That was Ava’s company. The very company he had connected to Murfers Empire days ago when Mr. LeVert sought his approval for a business partnership. Ethan had deliberately redirected the opportunity, instructing Mr. LeVert to hand the partnership to LENT instead. That single move had elevated Ava’s status overnight, sealing her deal with one of the world’s top five business empires—Murfers Empire. “Any problem?” Michaela asked, noticing the sudden shift in his expression. “Nothing. I was just—” “I’m aware that LENT is your wife’s company,” Michaela interrupted calmly. “If you still love her, I won’t do anything stupid.” Ethan turned to her slowly with an ironic smile. “If there’s anything worse than stupid, I’ll gladly do it. I made her who she is. I can make her crumble too.” Michaela glanced at him sharply. “Why did you sound like a boss just now?” Ethan stiffened. For a second, he had sounded exactly like the man who orchestrated the Murfers partnership. He forced out a laugh. “A boss? How can I be a boss and still accept this marriage with you—” The car came to an abrupt halt in front of a massive shopping mall opposite her mansion, cutting him off. Michaela unfastened her seatbelt in haste. “We’re here. Go in, change your attire, and head straight to the villa.” “But where exactly do I change?” Ethan asked. She handed him her voucher card. “Show them this. They’ll grant you access to the private section. I’ll be at the mansion. Join me as soon as you’re done.” “Okay,” Ethan replied, stepping out of the car. He walked toward the mall while Michaela drove into her luxurious mansion. --- 10:15 PM The Murfers Mansion was decorated sumptuously. The VIP section was arranged with exquisite detail, separate from the regular guest area. Tonight, Murfers Empire will be revealing reveal its new CEO. Unknown to the guests, that CEO was Michaela. Soft instrumental music filled the background as elite guests mingled. Suddenly, an indistinct commotion erupted near the entrance, drawing attention. Before anyone could fully grasp what was happening, Ava splashed a glass of wine onto a waiter. “How stupid can you be?” she snapped furiously. “How dare you address me as Mrs. Loner? Are you insane?” The waiter trembled. “I’m sorry, Ma’am—” “Sorry for yourself !” Ava lashed out. “You don’t even belong in my class. Only billionaire waiters and waitresses should be serving me!” “It’s okay, Ava,” Liam murmured, gently pulling her back. He turned to the soaked waiter and slipped some cash into his hand. “Please accept this.” “Stupid people everywhere,” Katherine muttered with visible disgust as she followed her daughter. The entire Lugards family were invited to the party. Of course, they didn't need to honour their Old man's death because they desperately needed to be present and see the new CEO of MURFERS EMPIRE sign their contract. As Ava and her mother as well as Liam walked proudly toward the VIP section, whispers filled the room. Many praised them. Others adored thier wealth and influence. While others were negative in many ways. Well, Ava sighted the beautiful decorated table in the VIP section. She instantly came to the assumption that it was reserved for her and her family ONLY! Without hesitation, she stepped forward to enter. But before her legs could cross the demarcation line, a firm grip suddenly caught her wrist. Already irritated, her anger multiplied instantly. “How dare you—” she yelled, turning around only for her words to DIE in her throat after seeing… “Ethan?!” They were all shocked! Standing before them was Ethan, wearing the same cheap outfit he had worn the day he was arrested. This left them all confused. “What are you doing here? And who are you to stop me? Aren’t we done already?” Ava demanded harshly Ethan’s expression hardened. “With all due respect, Miss Lugard, you are not welcome in the VIP section.” Ava blinked in disbelief, then burst into laughter. “Excuse Me?! Who are you?” she mocked. “Who do you think you are? And how did you even step inside this place?” “I’m not here to exchange words with you,” Ethan replied coldly. “I’m doing my job.” He turned to walk into the VIP section, but someone yanked him back. It was Liam. Sighting Liam, Ethan smirked. “Can you let go of me or you want to cause more trouble than you already have?” “You don’t belong here, Ethan. Respect yourself and leave before I do something I might regret.” Liam said dangerously. “Go to hell,” Ethan shot back, leaving everyone's GASP in the air. “Who is he to speak to Liam Paige like that?” “Such audacity!” People already started murmuring, leaving Liam in more anger. His grip tightened further. “Who is the manager in charge of this event?” Katherine’s voice rang out sharply. A middle-aged man rushed over with several security guards behind him. He had already been informed that ‘a nobody’ was causing a disturbance. He bowed slightly. “I’m sorry, Mr. Paige. I never—” “I don’t want excuses,” Liam interrupted. “Explain how this idiot got in here. Didn’t you guarantee security?” “We’ll handle it immediately,” the manager assured him before turning to his guards. “Get this trash out of here! And make sure he never returns!” Five guards grabbed Ethan forcefully and attempted to drag him away. But suddenly— “Don’t you dare lay your hands on my husband!” A commanding voice echoed across the lounge. Everyone froze and turned toward the entrance. To their amazement, a breathtakingly beautiful woman stood there, dressed in a flowing white gown. A white pendant rested elegantly against her collarbone, matching her shoes. Her jewelry sparkled brilliantly—real diamonds reflecting the chandelier lights. And her eyes burned with authority. They could only ask one question. “Who is she?”
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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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