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The Dinner Invitation

The Park family mansion was unusually quiet.

Nobody could stop thinking about the mysterious investor's request.

Out of everyone in the family, why had the investor chosen Ethan Reed?

It made no sense.

At breakfast, the atmosphere was tense.

Kevin slammed his cup onto the table.

"I still think there's a mistake."

Grandpa Park frowned.

"The invitation specifically named Ethan."

Mrs. Park crossed her arms.

"Maybe the investor wants a servant."

The family laughed.

Only Sophia didn't.

She glanced at Ethan, who was calmly eating toast.

"Doesn't this bother you?" she asked.

Ethan swallowed his food.

"What does?"

"Everyone talking about you."

He shrugged.

"I'm used to it."

Sophia didn't know what to say.

For some reason, his answer made her feel guilty.

A few hours later, Grandpa Park called Ethan into his office.

The old man sat behind a large desk.

For once, there was no mockery in his eyes.

Only curiosity.

"Ethan."

"Yes, Grandpa?"

"You will attend the dinner tonight."

Ethan nodded.

"Okay."

Grandpa Park blinked.

"That's it?"

"What else should I say?"

The old man stared at him.

"If the investor asks questions, answer carefully."

"Okay."

"If he discusses business, listen carefully."

"Okay."

"If he offers opportunities, inform the family immediately."

"Okay."

Grandpa Park rubbed his forehead.

Talking to Ethan was exhausting.

After leaving the office, Ethan received a phone call.

It was Victor.

"Young Master."

"Everything ready?"

"Yes."

"The dinner venue has been secured."

Ethan smiled.

"Good."

"And the investor?"

Victor laughed.

"The investor will definitely be there."

Since Ethan himself was the investor, the joke amused both of them.

That evening, Ethan arrived at the Imperial Sky Restaurant.

It occupied the top floor of one of Seoul's most luxurious buildings.

The entire floor had been reserved.

When Ethan entered, the restaurant manager immediately bowed.

"Welcome, Mr. Reed."

Nearby employees followed suit.

"Good evening, sir."

Ethan nodded casually.

"Thank you."

He was escorted to a private dining room overlooking the city skyline.

A few minutes later, Victor entered.

"Young Master."

"Sit."

Victor obeyed.

For the next hour, they discussed business matters.

Several major acquisitions.

International partnerships.

Future investments.

The conversation was worth billions of dollars.

Meanwhile, back at the Park mansion, everyone waited nervously.

Kevin paced around the living room.

"This is ridiculous."

Mrs. Park nodded.

"Why would the investor want Ethan?"

Sophia remained silent.

Deep down, she wanted answers too.

Hours later, Ethan finally returned home.

The entire family immediately surrounded him.

"What happened?"

"What did the investor say?"

"Did you meet him?"

Questions came from every direction.

Ethan looked confused.

"You all stayed awake?"

Kevin nearly exploded.

"Answer the questions!"

Ethan scratched his head.

"Oh."

The family leaned forward.

"He was nice."

The room went silent.

"That's it?" Kevin shouted.

Ethan nodded.

"He was very polite."

Mrs. Park almost screamed.

"What did you discuss?"

"Business."

"What business?"

"Business business."

Kevin looked ready to faint.

Grandpa Park took a deep breath.

"Did the investor mention the Riverside Project?"

"Yes."

Everyone froze.

"What did he say?"

Ethan smiled.

"He approved it."

The family erupted with excitement.

They didn't care about anything else.

The project was moving forward.

That was all that mattered.

As everyone celebrated, Sophia continued watching Ethan.

Something felt wrong.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake the feeling that Ethan wasn't telling the whole truth.

Later that night, she knocked on his bedroom door.

"Come in."

She entered quietly.

Ethan looked surprised.

"Can't sleep?"

Sophia shook her head.

"I need to ask you something."

Ethan smiled.

"You've been asking me that a lot lately."

She ignored the joke.

"Did you really meet the investor?"

"Yes."

"What was he like?"

Ethan looked at her for a moment.

Then he answered softly.

"Powerful."

Sophia waited.

"And?"

"He cares a lot about honesty."

For some reason, those words felt important.

Sophia sat down across from him.

"Do you trust him?"

Ethan smiled.

"Completely."

Their eyes met.

For a brief second, Sophia felt as if he was telling her something without actually saying it.

Then Ethan stood up.

"You should get some rest."

Sophia slowly nodded.

As she left the room, her thoughts became even more confused.

The closer she got to the truth, the more mysterious Ethan became.

After she left, Ethan walked onto the balcony.

The city lights stretched endlessly before him.

His phone rang.

Victor's name appeared on the screen.

"Everything is ready, Young Master."

Ethan's eyes narrowed.

"And the Park family?"

"They're exactly where you want them."

A faint smile appeared on Ethan's face.

The Riverside Project was approved.

The family trusted the mysterious investor more than ever.

And soon, they would make a decision driven entirely by greed.

A decision that would determine whether they kept their fortune...

Or lost everything.

The trap was almost complete.

And the Park family was walking straight into it.