Old Ms. Mimi's actions seemed contradictory to those observing the situation. Just moments ago, she had seemingly orchestrated Ethan's exclusion from the future prospects in Los Angeles's influential circles. Now, she was inviting him to stay for lunch, causing confusion among the onlookers.Clara, however, recognized the shrewdness behind Old Ms. Mimi's maneuvers and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for her cunning tactics.It wasn't merely a matter of using a carrot and stick approach; Old Ms. Mimi's motives ran deeper. By allowing Ethan to partake in the birthday banquet, she was asserting her dominance and simultaneously cutting off his potential future paths due to his altercation with her grandson.As Ethan was still legally the son-in-law of the Reynolds, Old Ms. Mimi upheld the family ties and insisted that he adhere to the tradition by staying for the banquet. Ethan, acknowledging the situation, complied and took a seat at the table alongside Maya, Alexander, and
The Reynolds family felt invigorated upon hearing Clara's words!"Hahaha, Ethan, you good-for-nothing, now you can't even be a bodyguard! There won't be any chance for you to survive in Los Angeles anymore. Hahaha!" Alexander laughed heartily.While Maya couldn't help but feel sorry for Ethan, she raised her head proudly and silently mused, "This is all your fault! You deserve to endure everything I've put you through!"Despite the taunts and laughter, Ethan remained calm and composed.Turning to Clara, he inquired, "Miss Walport, may I ask if your statements just now reflect your personal views or those of Walt Disney?"Maya crossed her arms and asserted, "I represent both, of course!"Undeterred, Ethan pressed on, "As the Deputy President of Walt Disney, not the President, what authority do you have to speak on behalf of the entire company?"Ethan's probing question left Clara feeling a tinge of embarrassment.While Clara's authority was acknowledged by all, she was not the ultimate
Tony, Klein, and the others were on the verge of fainting in disbelief."With so many lighters around, don't you know how to borrow one?" one of them exclaimed."How dare you publicly refuse Clara, the esteemed gem of the Los Angeles upper-class elite!" another added, filled with indignation.Clara, taken aback by the situation, calmly returned the cigarette to its case and rose from her seat, making her way over to Ethan. Clara, tall and slender, nearly matched Ethan's height after slipping on her stilettos.She studied Ethan from head to toe, finding him rather handsome to her satisfaction.In a somewhat condescending tone, Clara inquired, "Name?"Confused, Ethan replied, "What name?"Clara clarified, "Your name."Ethan, puzzled, responded, "Didn't Klein just mention that my name is Ethan Sinclair?""Rogue! Show some respect to Miss Walport!" Klein scolded Ethan loudly.Clara waved her hand nonchalantly and remarked, "Ethan, considering you share the same surname as the CEO of Walt
Realizing Ethan's formidable combat abilities that surpassed even the professional fighters Klein had sent, the Reynolds family began to feel a sense of unease.Klein spoke up, "Folks, this formidable individual, Ethan, possesses extraordinary fighting prowess. I wouldn't be surprised if he decides to approach the affluent residents of Los Angeles to offer his services as a personal bodyguard. Who among you is willing to obstruct his potential path in this direction?"A hush fell over the room as the attendees pondered. In a city like Los Angeles, teeming with wealthy individuals, nobody dared to assert that they held the authority to influence or impede Ethan's prospects as a bodyguard.Suddenly, a woman who had been quietly seated for some time let out a charming laugh that captivated the room.All heads turned to behold a woman clad in a striking red business suit, exuding an aura of allure and sophistication. Despite appearing to be in her early thirties, she possessed the magneti
At that moment, Ethan joined in the laughter and lifted a glass of wine before making his way towards Maya."Congratulations, Maya. You can now search for a man who truly suits you," Ethan remarked.Maya's response was chilly. She sensed that Ethan was concealing his inner turmoil and resentment behind his smile.With a cold huff, Maya said, "If you were to kneel down and plead with me now, perhaps Grandma might show you some leniency and refrain from casting you out, at least temporarily."Ethan chuckled in response, "You've betrayed me, and yet you expect me to kneel and beg to you?""Truly, they are the epitome of the pseudo-elite in high society!" Ethan swiftly downed the contents of his glass, adding, "You are far from deserving it!"Tensions rose as their exchange hung in the air, leaving both Maya and Ethan at a standoff."You..."Maya's stunning features were now a mask of anger. She had always held herself with regal poise in front of Ethan, like a queen in his presence.Yet
In the presence of esteemed figures including the chief of staff of a well-known transportation company, Tony was already privy to Ethan's employee number visibly displayed on his attire. Without delay, a vigilant bodyguard accompanying the chief swiftly input Ethan's employee number into the company's application to review his most recent order.Upon completion of the check, the bodyguard affirmed, "Tony, you're correct. There appears to be a slight delay in payment."Before the bodyguard could elaborate further, Tony interjected, "The reason for the delayed payment stems from his unprofessional conduct, specifically his act of carelessly discarding my phone to the ground."With this revelation, the public sentiment began to shift, aligning more with Maya and Tony's perspective.Turning towards Maya, Ethan inquired, "Are you not going to clarify why I dropped the phone?"Maintaining an air of innocence, Maya crossed her arms, subtly emphasizing her point with a raised finger."You we
Ethan gazed at Maya's outward beauty, yet he saw her inner ugliness. "Haha, you betrayed me, accused me of infidelity, and now you wish to strike me? What a remarkable wife I have indeed. I've married a true rarity!" Ethan's frustration knew no bounds. To everyone's surprise, Alexander seized the giant enforcement ruler and charged towards Ethan."You scoundrel! How dare you hit me? I'll ruin your face!" Alexander threatened, attempting to strike Ethan with the enforcement ruler.Ethan remained composed, swiftly evading the blow. He seized Alexander's arm with his left hand and deftly twisted it, causing Alexander to inadvertently strike himself in the face with the giant enforcement ruler.Smack!The forceful impact left Alexander's already grim visage looking even more distorted.The onlookers were left in utter astonishment at the unexpected turn of events."How dare a live-in son-in-law strike the heir of the Reynolds!?"Old Ms. Mimi rose to her feet, her voice booming, "Scoundrel
Old Ms. Mimi, Klein, and Alexis exchanged knowing grins. Ten minutes later, Ethan pulled up in his cab at the entrance of the Freehand Hotel.He dialed the customer's number and announced, "Mr. Diego, your Uber has arrived. I'm waiting at the entrance of the Freehand Hotel. Please come out with your luggage."Meanwhile, Tony was engaged in conversation with Old Ms. Mimi and the others in the hotel lobby. "Could you come over and help me with some luggage from the room?" he asked.Ethan glanced up at the lavish banner hanging at the hotel entrance, which read "Happy 50th Birthday, Julia."The Freehand Hotel was renowned for its birthday banquets and was frequented by the elite of Los Angeles for various events. The high cost of staying at the Freehand Hotel could easily deter those from a lower socioeconomic background. Ethan assumed Maya's family had chosen this venue for the celebration.Ethan explained, "Uber drivers aren't allowed to enter the hotel. Please call the security team fo
"Unbelievable!" Klein's voice thundered, his eyes ablaze with fury as they locked with Ms. Julia's in a narrow gaze. "You and your worthless son-in-law, how could you allow Alex to be hurt? You owe me an explanation for this!"The mention of Ms. Julia and her family was necessary because Ethan was their son-in-law, implicating them in the situation. The panic was evident on Ms. Julia and her husband's faces."All that troublemaker does is bring chaos into our lives. The next time I see him, I'll have him arrested!" Ms. Julia snarled with malice."Should we involve the police, Madam?" one of her maids inquired tentatively."Silence your tongue, you imbecile!" snapped the old Ms. Mimi."This is a family affair, keep the authorities out of it! I'll ensure he faces the consequences he deserves," Old Ms. Mimi declared firmly before approaching Klein and whispering something in his ear."Klein, I know you have connections in the triads. Enlist their help to give that scoundrel a harsh lesson
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