Rise Of The Forgotten Son-in-law

CHAPTER 17

"I don't drink," Jasmine firmly declined.

It wasn't that she didn't drink; she simply didn't want to share a drink with someone like him. Her company had fallen into this situation largely because of Eden Jackson.

However, due to business relations, they couldn't afford to openly clash.

She still had to maintain a polite demeanor. But a refusal was definitely in order. Eden narrowed his eyes and swirled his wine glass. "Jasmine, just have one drink with me, and I'll tell you a secret a big secret."

"Mr. Eden, I'm not feeling well today. I can't drink," Jasmine continued to politely refuse.

"Well, if you won't drink, I can still share it with you. After all, I'm a nice guy," Eden replied with a sly grin.

"Jasmine, the truth is, you've been betrayed. Don't you want to know why your company has been struggling so easily lately? I'll tell you someone sold you out."

"You expect me to believe that?"Jasmine scoffed.

"Don't you believe me?" Eden chuckled coldly, then gestured to the person beside him. The man stood up and introduced himself, "I'm Ryan. You might not know me, but you definitely know my brother, Ethan Blackwood my real brother. My name is Ryan Blackwood, and I suppose I should call you sister-in-law." This was Ryan Blackwood.

He had sacrificed his own cousin to become a henchman for Eden Jackson. However, that cousin was still safe for now, as Eden hadn't made his move on her yet.

First, he needed to secure Jasmine before going after the cousin.

"Ryan Blackwood?" Jasmine frowned and glanced at Eden, letting out a cold laugh. "Are you trying to say that Ethan Blackwood sold me out? But you forget, Ethan had no part in our company's plans. He knows nothing.

"True, he wasn't involved in your company's planning, but does he really know nothing? After all, he shares a room with you. Do you really think he doesn't see you working late at night, shutting down your computer?" Eden Jackson chuckled.

Jasmine's expression stiffened. Eden was right. Ethan Blackwood wasn't involved in their company, but she lived under the same roof as him. If anyone in the entire company knew the secrets, it was her.

Most of the time, she didn't even bother to turn off her computer. After all, she was at home-who had any reason to be cautious?

Just like last night, she was so exhausted that she just collapsed, and this morning, her computer was still on. "Are you wondering how I know all this? You think I just guessed? I didn't even step into your room last night. Ryan Blackwood told me everything, As for who Ryan heard it from, what do you think?" Eden narrowed his eyes further.

As for how she got the information, it naturally came from Beatrice Thompson. This woman knew Jasmine quite well. "And why Ryan Blackwood would share this with me? You'll have to let Ethan Blackwood little brother explain that to you himself." Eden took a step back.

Ryan Blackwood stepped forward and handed a document to Jasmine. As she took it, she realized it was a contract, complete with the signatures of Ethan Blackwood and Ryan Blackwood.

"Ethan Blackwood is no good. He's after your Elite Group and has been hoping for your bankruptcy. After all, if you go bankrupt, he stands to gain a significant portion of your assets due to marital property division. He's been selling your company's secrets all along," Ryan said with a cold smirk.

"That's impossible! First of all, Ethan Blackwood has no money in his bank account. Second, even if my Company were to go bankrupt, he wouldn't ask for any of that money," Jasmine replied quickly.

She was well aware of the state of Ethan's bank account since she had helped him set it up. "True, he has no money, which is why I exist. This contract outlines our profit-sharing arrangement: I get 40%, he gets 60%. The money from selling your company's secrets has been deposited into my bank account."

"But we had agreed on a 60-40 split! Suddenly, he changed his mind, claiming your company secured funding and was now worth more.

He wanted a 20-80 split instead, with me getting 20% and him taking 80%. That's when things fell apart. After that, he went to the bank and withdrew all the money from his account." Ryan's face twisted with anger, becoming almost monstrous.

"Because I trusted him. Even though the bank card was issued in my name, I left it with him, and he knew the password. But I never expected he would drain all my money. So now, I want to take him down with me."

"That's why he came to seek refuge with me," Eden Jackson chimed in from behind, laughing. "It was then that I realized why he rushed to save you that day. He was afraid you'd get my funding and not go bankrupt. That would complicate his asset division. Oh, and Eden is also in charge of hiring a lawyer. If you don't pay up, he'll sue you. Ha ha..."

"No... you're talking nonsense... " Jasmine shook her head, her face paling. She didn't believe it. But then she recalled something.

Recently, Ethan Blackwood had been going out frequently. Could it be that he was actually going to withdraw money? "Sis, do you know where he's been going? He's been out looking for women. He's given all that money to some woman!" Beatrice suddenly exclaimed, her face filled with anger.

"What... what are you saying?" Jasmine turned her head in disbelief to look at Beatrice.

"Sis, you're the only one still in the dark. He has another woman! I saw them together, all cozy and intimate. You still don't believe me? I have pictures!" Beatrice pulled out her phone, revealing the photo she had taken earlier at the cafe.

In the shot, it looked like Ethan Blackwood was embracing Chloe Moore, though the angle made it hard to see clearly.

Chloe appeared delicate and charming in the moment. Jasmine took the phone, and as she stared at the photo, it felt like something inside her was shattering, collapsing.

"Sis, you're the only one who doesn't know. I was right there when it happened. I heard Ethan say that once you go bankrupt, he would split your assets, and if you didn't agree, he'd take you to court. Then he'd run off with her. All his money is hidden with that woman, so you wouldn't have a clue."

"Don't be foolish, sis. Ethan Blackwood is nothing but a con artist, a complete fraud. You're the only one still naive enough to fall for his tricks."

"If it weren't for him, our company wouldn't be in this mess. This is our dad's legacy, the result of his lifelong hard work!"

"Beatrice shouted!"

"No.. no. not like this.." Tears streamed down Jasmine's cheeks as she hugged her head and began to cry. At that moment, Ethan Blackwood returned!