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THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM chapter 120: Tony West returned to Los Angeles
Maya had never truly loved Tony; she had been with him only because, at the time, he was wealthier than Ethan. But now, as she reflected on his words, she had to admit—there was some truth to what he said. Any man who married her seemed to suffer terrible misfortune. When she was with Ethan, she had betrayed him, shattering the trust in their marriage. When she married Tony, the once-powerful West family had plummeted from prominence, teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. And now, after reuniting with Ethan, he had lost everything—his family, his fortune, and his prestigious position. It was almost as if she carried a curse. Tony’s voice was filled with unfiltered resentment. "Maya, answer me honestly—has Ethan really been disowned? Or is he playing another one of his games? That man is a master at faking poverty." Maya let out a sigh, knowing exactly why Tony was so insistent. He had always wanted revenge on Ethan, and now he saw an opportunity. "It’s real this time, Tony. I sw
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 121: A hard slap
When a man falls from grace, the world is quick to turn its back on him.Tony knew that feeling all too well. Once, people had treated him with admiration and respect. But ever since his family neared financial ruin, those same people had severed ties without hesitation, treating him like an outcast.That was why he had no reason to doubt Salvatore’s words.Sensing Tony’s eagerness, Salvatore continued, his voice laced with amusement. “Tony, I’ve heard all about what went down between Ethan Sinclair and your mother. I can imagine the grudge you must hold against him. So tell me, are you planning on getting revenge? If so, go ahead, be bold about it. I won’t get in your way. In fact, if you need some muscle, I can lend you a few of my guys. They’re top-tier fighters—loyal, efficient, and ruthless. But of course, quality service like that doesn’t come cheap.”Tony chuckled, trying to keep his tone casual despite the fire burning in his chest. “I appreciate the offer, Mr. Salvatore. I’ll
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 122: I’m sorry, Ethan
Tony’s face twisted in anger as he jabbed a finger toward Clara."Clara Walport! You think you can teach me a lesson? Who the hell do you think you are!?"This wasn’t the first time Clara had slapped him. Counting the previous incident in her office, this made three.And despite his bravado, he was genuinely afraid of her.Clara stood tall, her icy glare drilling into him. Her presence alone was suffocating."Your father and I are equals in the business world, which makes you nothing more than a junior in comparison. So tell me, why shouldn’t I educate you?" she shot back.Her voice grew sharper, more condescending."Or have you forgotten how your father behaves around me? Giovanni West wags his tail like a dog whenever he sees me. And yet you dare question my authority?!"A wave of laughter spread across the restaurant.Guests sneered at Tony, whispering among themselves.Clara wasn’t just making empty claims. She was the most respected and influential businesswoman in Los Angeles, a
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 123: hit Ethan
Clara’s teardrop landed softly on the Chanel handbag Ethan had once gifted her. The man walking beside her noticed her distress and silently handed her a tissue. “Do you have feelings for him?” he asked, his voice calm yet curious. Clara took the tissue and wiped her tears before letting out a shaky breath. “I let him down,” she admitted. “Despite that, he never held it against me. Instead, he forgave me and even made me his deputy president. When he was forced to step down, he recommended me to take his place. He’s always been incredibly kind to me.” Her voice grew heavier with emotion as she continued, “When the Reynolds family turned against him, I wasn’t able to help. Now, with the Wests and Huxleys targeting him, I still can’t do anything. I hate feeling this powerless.” “If it weren’t for his generosity, I would’ve lost everything. He’s the reason I’m still standing today, the reason I became president. No—" her eyes burned with resolve, "I can’t just walk away. I have to do
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 124: Precise Revenge
"Ugh, why isn’t he fighting back? He’s just standing there, taking the hits! That’s such a waste of strength!" "What can he do? A poor man hitting a rich man? That’s a one-way ticket to financial ruin. Medical bills might be nothing to the wealthy, but for someone like him, they could mean the end of everything." Though they had retreated to safety, many patrons felt a sense of injustice for Ethan. Some had even pulled out their phones, snapping photos and recording videos—just in case Tony later tried to twist the truth. Meanwhile, Maya and Renee, who should have been worried about Ethan’s well-being, were lost in their own thoughts. Maya’s brows furrowed as she watched the scene unfold. "In the past, Ethan never hesitated to fight back, even against someone as powerful as Alexander. But now, he won’t even lay a finger on Tony. Could it be that he really has been disowned? That he’s completely powerless now?" Doubt crept into her mind. If Ethan truly had nothing left, then stayi
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 125: Breaking Ethan's fingers
"Honey, how did it go? Is everything okay?" Maya asked anxiously as she stepped forward.Ethan let out a sigh. "I won’t be detained for now, and I can go home. But Cayden Huxley’s finger is broken, so I have to cover his medical expenses. Babe, I don’t have any money right now… I’ll have to use the Reynolds' funds."Maya's expression stiffened. She had always dreamed of enjoying a lavish lifestyle with her husband’s wealth, not the other way around. The idea of using her family’s money on his problems left her clearly displeased.Clara, watching from the side, scoffed in disdain. She knew all too well that the Reynolds had only risen to prominence in Los Angeles thanks to Ethan’s efforts. Without him, they wouldn’t have come this far so quickly.Stepping forward, Clara declared, "I’ll cover the medical expenses."Maya’s face darkened instantly, but before she could respond, her best friend Renee cut in sharply. "Miss Walport, what exactly is your relationship with Ethan? What gives yo
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 126: Chop off Ethan fingers for six million dollars
The index and middle fingers on Ethan’s right hand—those were the exact ones he had shattered on Cayden’s hand. It was clear now: Cayden was aiming for a poetic form of revenge, repaying injury with identical injury. He wanted Ethan to suffer the same fate. Ethan couldn't help but let out a cold, amused smile. He actually admired the symmetry in that approach. With a calm tone, he asked, "What did Salvatore say?" Ferragamo replied, "Salvatore agreed. He said he had no choice—if he refused, Shane Huxley would’ve just hired someone else." He added quickly, "But don’t worry, Mr. Ethan. I haven’t ordered any counteraction. You made it clear—no moves against the Huxleys or Wests until you give the green light." "Alright..." Ethan murmured, his voice low. He had no intention of making a move until after the divorce was finalized. He wanted everything to fall into place at the right time. Without another word, Ethan ended the call. But just as he set the phone down, it rang again—this
THE ANCESTRAl HEIR SYSTEM Chapter 127: Chosing Cayden over Ethan
Maya blinked in surprise at his request. “Huh? Lock the door? What if a nurse comes in later?”Cayden flashed a sly, almost devilish grin. “That’s exactly why we should lock it—to make sure no one interrupts. I thought we could have a little pillow talk.”As he spoke, he got out of bed and moved over to the window, slowly pulling the curtains shut. The golden sunlight that had flooded the room vanished, replaced by a soft, muted glow that filled the space with a suggestive, almost intimate atmosphere.Maya understood what Cayden was implying. Her cheeks flushed slightly, a mix of hesitation and awareness flickering across her delicate features. Yet, despite her reservations, she quietly turned the lock on the door.She walked over to the bed and sat down gently. “Cayden, I’m truly sorry my husband hurt you. Are your fingers still in pain?”Cayden looked down at his injured right hand with a helpless sigh. “Pain is the least of it. The real tragedy is that I may never use them properly
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Clara nodded and quickly dialed the number, switching her phone to speaker mode.She was well aware that Ethan’s previous marriage had ended in betrayal—Maya had lied and cheated on him.Men who’ve been wounded that deeply often become wary and distrustful in future relationships.By putting the call on speaker, Clara wanted to make a point: she had nothing to hide. She wanted Ethan to see for himself that she was open and truthful, willing to handle even private matters in front of him.Ethan immediately understood her intention and found himself valuing her honesty even more.“Vincent, why are you calling so early?” Clara asked into the phone.On the other end, Vincent’s voice came through, clearly flustered. “Miss Walport, something terrible has happened!”Clara glanced at Ethan, then asked calmly, “What is it?”Vincent responded with urgency, “There's explosive news about you spreading everywhere! The media is claiming that Clara Walport, President of Walt Disney Corporation and a
Chapter 146
Chapter 1: The Fall of a GeniusRain poured from the heavens like the world itself wept for him.Kael knelt in the center of the Embercloud Clan's ancestral plaza, soaked and trembling—not from fear, but from the cold truth crashing down on him like the storm above.He had no spirit root.A death sentence for a cultivator. A curse to a genius."You are dismissed," Elder Varun said coldly, withdrawing his hand from Kael’s back. "The test is complete. There is no mistake."Kael lifted his head. The spirit stone before him remained dim, lifeless. No glow. No resonance. No chance."But… but I felt something!" he protested. "There was a warmth. A pulse—""You imagined it," Varun snapped. "You hoped too much, boy. And hope is a dangerous thing for the talentless."Laughter rippled through the gathered disciples like wildfire."He really thought he had a chance?""Didn’t they call him a prodigy last year? Ha!""Just another pretender. I always knew he was nothing."Kael’s fists clenched on t
Chapter 145: Man of my dream, Ethan!!
Clara looked at Ethan with a soft, reflective gaze. “The moment I truly began to admire you was when I saw you sitting in the president’s office.”“I was honestly shocked. After all, I had promised the Reynolds family that I’d help freeze you out of the business world completely.”She let out a quiet sigh. “But there you were—suddenly promoted to president of Walt Disney Corporation. That alone proved your abilities far surpassed anything I had imagined. In that moment, I realized how naive I had been to underestimate you.”“If you had wanted revenge, everything I worked for over the past seven years could’ve been destroyed in an instant. But instead, you allowed me to stay on as your deputy. You never retaliated.”Clara’s voice grew softer. “Your ambition, your grace, and your sense of restraint... I’ve never seen those qualities so clearly in another man.”She smiled faintly. “That’s when I first started to fall for you.”Women often feel deeply when they encounter a man who is s
Chapter 144: Coming clean with the saddest past
Ethan had a growing sense that after Clara's family fell from grace, something deeply painful and complex had occurred.There had to be a tragic story behind it all—one filled with hardships and unexpected turns.Just as Ethan was preparing himself to settle in and listen to what he imagined would be a long, emotional recounting of her past...Clara suddenly said, “When I was 20, I became someone’s mistress—for three years.”The words hit Ethan like a punch to the chest.He was completely blindsided. He’d expected a slow buildup, a carefully unfolded confession—something that would only gradually reveal such a vulnerable truth.After all, that kind of admission was something most women would struggle to speak aloud. But Clara had said it plainly, with no trace of hesitation.Ethan sat frozen, stunned into silence, unsure how to respond.Clara’s expression remained composed, but tears shimmered at the corners of her eyes. She took another drag from her cigarette, trying to keep her emo
Chapter 143: Clara's background
Because Clara had feelings for Ethan, she was deeply concerned about the future of his unborn child with Maya. Whether the baby would be kept or not seemed tied to what kind of relationship Ethan and Maya might still have going forward.Ethan spoke honestly, “I’ve already discussed it with Maya. She’s decided to go through with the pregnancy, but she wants to raise the baby herself. When the time comes, I plan to fight for custody.”Clara knew that, in most cases, mothers were usually awarded custody after separation. She couldn’t understand why Ethan was so intent on taking custody himself—unless he genuinely loved children, she thought.Softly, Clara replied, “I really like kids too. Maya might have a difficult personality, but she’s beautiful, so your child is bound to be adorable.”She added with a smile, “Raising a beautiful child must be quite the experience.”She looked at Ethan with warmth in her eyes. It was clear she was trying to express her willingness to step in as a mate
Chapter 142: Renee's fate
During dinner, Ethan didn’t openly tell Corny about Renee’s affair. Instead, he danced around the subject, dropping vague hints that suggested something was amiss.At some point during the meal, whether deliberate or accidental, the conversation veered toward infidelity.All three of them—regardless of their differing views or gender—came to the same conclusion: once someone crosses the line and cheats, there's no going back. The trust is shattered forever.When dealing with a cheating spouse, they agreed there are really only two options: either walk away for good or pretend not to care and quietly pursue your own romantic interests on the side.But Corny wasn’t the kind of man who could play that game. Despite all the time he spent traveling for business, surrounded by opportunities, he had never once strayed. Not because he didn’t have the chance—but because he valued loyalty and commitment above all else.To him, love and marriage were sacred. And once that bond was broken, the on
Chapter 141: Renee's private life exposed!
Corny and Renee had tied the knot a year after Ethan and Maya, which meant they had been married for two years now. Unlike Ethan and Maya—who, for complex reasons, hadn’t been physically intimate in the first three years of their marriage, leading to Maya only recently becoming pregnant—Corny and Renee seemed like a typical couple. By all logic, they should have already started a family if that had been their intention. So when the topic of children came up, a shadow crossed Corny’s face. He fell quiet for a moment, then tipped his wine glass back and downed it in one long gulp. “My parents have been on our backs about having a baby ever since the wedding,” he said, his tone tinged with resignation. “But Renee always says she’s still young and hasn’t reached the ideal age for motherhood.” “She told me she doesn’t want to lose her figure or end up stuck at home as a full-time mom while she’s still in her prime.” Ethan let out a quiet scoff, the corners of his mouth curling with dis
Chapter 140: less concerned about appearance
Ethan was stunned, completely blindsided. He had walked into the evening expecting nothing more than a relaxed meal—some light conversation, maybe a glass of wine, and a chance to catch up. He never imagined Clara would drop something so heavy, so unexpectedly heartfelt. “I have feelings for you, Ethan,” she had said, her voice steady but her eyes betraying the storm behind them. “I’ve had them for a while now.” For a moment, he couldn’t speak. His mind reeled. He had always thought Clara was... different. Not indifferent exactly, but distant—untouchable. He’d picked up on her subtle gestures, the way her gaze lingered a bit longer than it should, but he never truly believed she’d take it further. Ethan wasn’t stupid. He knew Clara had feelings for him. He’d known for some time. But to hear her actually say it aloud, to see her sitting across from him—composed, but vulnerable—was something else entirely. This wasn’t college anymore. Adult relationships carried a weight that young
Chapter 139: All this while you never notices me
Ethan could easily tell that, as a businessman, Corny didn’t really have much in common with an unemployed guy like him. But Corny still seemed eager to get closer to Clara through Ethan. Ethan smiled and said, “No problem! When are you coming back to Los Angeles? I’ll set up a dinner for you and Miss Clara.” Corny replied, “Let me check my schedule... The earliest I can make it is the day after tomorrow.” Ethan then added, “Corny, do me a favor—don’t let your wife know you're coming back just yet.” Corny sounded puzzled. “Why? Every time I come home from a business trip, I always let her know in advance. If I don’t, she gets upset.” “My wife loves me a lot. She even insists on picking me up at the airport whenever I get back. She says she likes the feeling of welcoming her husband home.” Ethan sneered inwardly. Corny, you poor fool. You’ve been living in the dark for so many years and still have no clue! 'Why do you think she insists you tell her ahead of time? It’s because sh
