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Chapter 34: The Man From the Past
The room remained silent after Nathaniel Cross interrupted Victor's announcement. Several guests exchanged uncertain glances, while Adrian shifted impatiently in his seat. Victor clearly hadn't expected Nathaniel to question the timing of the discussion, especially in front of so many people."Nathaniel, I appreciate your concern, but this is a family matter," Victor said, keeping his voice polite."Of course. I wouldn't presume to interfere with your family's decisions." Nathaniel picked up his glass, taking a small sip before continuing. "However, when a decision affects the future of a family, it's usually better to hear everyone involved before reaching an agreement."Evelyn looked at him with surprise. She had expected Victor to control the discussion, and she wasn't accustomed to guests openly questioning his approach.Adrian, however, wasn't pleased. "I don't think anyone is trying to prevent Evelyn from expressing herself," he said. "We're simply discussing an arrangement that
Chapter 33: The Gathering Begins
The Bennett estate was unusually busy that Saturday morning. Staff members moved between the main hall and the dining area, carrying fresh flowers, polished tableware, and carefully arranged folders. The smell of freshly prepared food drifted from the kitchen, while several expensive cars arrived one after another at the entrance.The family gathering Victor had been preparing for was finally underway.Ethan stood near the staircase, adjusting his cuff as he watched the guests arrive. He had chosen a simple, well-fitted outfit, avoiding anything that might attract unnecessary attention. He wasn't interested in competing with the wealthy guests or proving that he could afford the clothes they wore.His attention was on the names he had seen on the guest list, particularly one that had brought back an uncomfortable memory.Nathaniel Cross."Ethan."He turned and saw Evelyn approaching. She wore an elegant dress, and her hair was neatly arranged, but the tension around her eyes suggested
Chapter 32: A Warning From the Past
The following morning, Ethan woke earlier than usual. Victor's offer from the previous day was still fresh in his mind, but what concerned him more was the old man's determination to push Evelyn toward Adrian. He had no intention of interfering with her choices, yet he knew the Bennett family wouldn't allow the matter to rest quietly.After washing up, Ethan sat at his desk and opened the revised consultancy agreement Samuel had promised to send. Most of the changes had been made, although two clauses still required clarification. He marked them for discussion and set the document aside when his phone rang.It was Evelyn."Are you busy?" she asked."Not particularly. What's wrong?""Grandfather has called a family meeting for this weekend. He says there are important matters concerning the Bennett family that everyone needs to discuss." Her voice carried a trace of irritation. "He hasn't told me exactly what he intends to discuss, but I have a feeling Adrian will be involved."Ethan l
Chapter 31: Victor’s Price
Ethan remained by the door, his hand resting on the handle as Victor's warning settled over the room. The older man hadn't raised his voice, but the coldness in his expression made it clear that he expected Ethan to reconsider. The document containing the offer still lay untouched on the table, its figures visible beneath the warm light of the sitting room."Are you threatening me, Mr. Bennett?" Ethan asked as he turned around.Victor leaned back in his chair. "I'm reminding you that decisions have consequences. You seem to believe that refusing my offer makes you independent, but you haven't considered what staying here could cost you."Ethan returned his gaze without sitting down. "I have considered it. However, I don't see why Evelyn should be forced to pay for a decision that concerns me.""You're making this sound more complicated than it needs to be," Victor replied. "You came into this family under an arrangement. You were given an opportunity to prove yourself, and I've been m
Chapter 30: The Part of Ethan She's Never Seen
The following morning, Ethan arrived at Victor Bennett's study a few minutes before the appointed time. The room smelled faintly of polished wood and fresh coffee, while sunlight filtered through the tall windows and fell across the documents arranged neatly on Victor's desk. Victor was already seated, reading through a file, and he did not look up immediately when Ethan entered."You're early," Victor remarked, closing the file."You asked me to come this morning, so I made sure I wasn't late," Ethan replied, taking the seat Victor indicated.Victor studied him for a moment before pouring himself some coffee. "Richard Carter contacted me yesterday. He seems particularly interested in your recent business activities, and he made it sound as though you have been keeping important information from your own family.""Richard is free to be interested in whatever he wants," Ethan answered calmly. "That doesn't mean I'm obligated to give him access to my private affairs."Victor placed the
Chapter 29: The Offer He Does Not Need
Ethan sat in his room, reviewing the preliminary report his financial representative had sent him. The discovery of an account opened in his name three years earlier had raised more questions than it answered, particularly because the transactions recorded in it were missing from the inheritance summary Richard had presented. He scrolled through the available details, paying particular attention to the dates and the amounts transferred. The account had received several substantial deposits, followed by withdrawals made over different periods, but the authorization records were incomplete. Someone had deliberately kept the transactions away from the inheritance documents, and Ethan wanted to know who had benefited before confronting anyone. He instructed his representative to obtain the original account-opening documents and trace the withdrawals. He also made it clear that nobody was to contact Richard or any other Carter relative until the investigation had established who was res
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