My WONDERFUL SON-IN-LAW

The Bid That Shocked Everyone

The Park family headquarters was busier than ever.

Stacks of documents covered every desk.

Employees rushed through hallways carrying reports and financial projections.

Everyone was focused on one thing—

The Riverside Development Project.

If the Park Group won the bid, their company would enter an entirely new level of success.

Grandpa Park personally oversaw the preparations.

"We cannot make any mistakes."

The executives nodded.

Kevin stood proudly at the front of the conference room.

"I've prepared the perfect proposal."

Grandpa Park smiled.

"Excellent."

For the next few hours, the family discussed numbers, strategies, and presentations.

Meanwhile, Ethan sat quietly in the back corner.

Nobody had invited him.

Nobody asked for his opinion.

Yet he listened to everything.

Eventually, Kevin noticed him.

"What are you doing here?"

Ethan blinked.

"Listening."

"Why?"

"It's free."

The room burst into laughter.

Kevin shook his head.

"This is a business meeting."

"I know."

"You wouldn't understand any of it."

Ethan nodded thoughtfully.

"Maybe."

The executives laughed again.

Only Sophia seemed uncomfortable.

Recently, she had begun noticing something strange.

Whenever business topics came up, Ethan never looked confused.

He never asked questions.

Instead, he quietly observed.

Almost as if he already knew the answers.

Later that afternoon, the Park family arrived at the bidding venue.

Representatives from several powerful companies were already present.

The atmosphere was tense.

Everyone wanted the project.

Everyone wanted the profits.

Kevin adjusted his tie confidently.

"We've got this."

Grandpa Park nodded.

"I hope so."

Then something unexpected happened.

A luxury black sedan stopped outside the building.

Several executives immediately rushed toward it.

The crowd began whispering.

"Who arrived?"

"Someone important."

"Very important."

A moment later, a famous businessman stepped out.

The guests gasped.

It was Chairman Han.

The same powerful businessman who had greeted Ethan at the birthday banquet.

Kevin smiled.

"Perfect."

He quickly approached.

"Chairman Han!"

The businessman looked at him.

"Oh."

Kevin's smile stiffened.

"Good afternoon."

Chairman Han nodded politely.

Then his eyes moved past Kevin.

Searching.

Looking for someone.

Finally, they landed on Ethan.

His face immediately brightened.

"Mr. Reed!"

The entire crowd turned.

Again.

Kevin felt his face burn.

Chairman Han walked straight past everyone and shook Ethan's hand.

"Good to see you."

"You too."

Their conversation was brief.

Yet the impact was enormous.

The surrounding executives stared at Ethan with curiosity.

Who was this man?

Why did powerful people keep treating him with respect?

Kevin clenched his fists.

The more attention Ethan received, the more frustrated he became.

A few hours later, the bidding presentations began.

One company after another presented their proposals.

Finally, it was the Park Group's turn.

Kevin confidently walked onto the stage.

His presentation was impressive.

The numbers were solid.

The audience applauded.

When he finished, the Park family looked pleased.

"We did well," Grandpa Park said.

Kevin grinned.

"We're definitely winning."

Then the judges announced a short break before revealing the results.

The waiting was torture.

Minutes felt like hours.

Finally, everyone returned to the hall.

The lead judge stepped forward.

"We have reached a decision."

The room became silent.

"The winner of the Riverside Development Project is..."

Everyone held their breath.

"...Park Group."

The Park family exploded with joy.

They had done it.

Kevin jumped to his feet.

Mrs. Park nearly cried.

Grandpa Park looked twenty years younger.

The family celebrated loudly.

But before they could enjoy the moment for long, the judge continued speaking.

"There is one condition."

The room quieted.

Grandpa Park frowned.

"A condition?"

The judge nodded.

"The anonymous investor funding this project has requested that a representative from the Park family personally attend a private dinner tomorrow night."

The family exchanged confused glances.

"That's all?"

The judge smiled.

"Not quite."

Everyone waited.

"The investor specifically requested one person."

"Who?"

The judge checked his notes.

Then he spoke the name.

"Ethan Reed."

The room froze.

Complete silence.

Kevin's smile vanished.

Mrs. Park blinked repeatedly.

Grandpa Park looked stunned.

Sophia's eyes widened.

Even Ethan looked surprised.

"Me?"

The judge nodded.

"The request was very clear."

The entire hall erupted into whispers.

Out of everyone in the Park family—

The investor wanted Ethan.

Not Grandpa Park.

Not Kevin.

Not the executives.

Ethan.

Kevin immediately stood.

"There must be a mistake."

The judge shook his head.

"There is no mistake."

Grandpa Park couldn't understand it.

Why Ethan?

Why always Ethan?

The family returned home that evening in silence.

Nobody knew what to think.

Inside his room, Ethan sat comfortably on a chair.

A knock sounded on the door.

"Come in."

Sophia entered.

For several moments, she simply stared at him.

Then she asked quietly,

"Did you know about this?"

Ethan smiled.

"About what?"

"The investor."

"No."

Sophia narrowed her eyes.

For once, she didn't believe him.

And that realization surprised her.

Because she was beginning to suspect the impossible.

Perhaps her husband wasn't a fool at all.

Perhaps he had been acting.

And if that was true...

Then who exactly had she married?

As Ethan watched her leave, a small smile appeared on his face.

Tomorrow's dinner would bring the Park family one step closer to the truth.

A truth powerful enough to shake their entire world.