As soon as the screams started, the door was kicked open as a group of people led by Andrew and Uncle Thomas rushed in.

Upon seeing Sharon's appearance,they were all shocked.

"Sharon,what happened?”

"Uncle Thomas, Mr. Johnson! You must help me!"

Sharon sobbed, biting her red lips as she pointed at Ethan,“This beast... wants to humiliate me!"

Upon hearing this, Uncle's eyes widened in anger as he cursed,"Ethan,you bastard, you can't leave Sharon even after the divorce,and now you want to humiliate her? You truly are an outrageous beast!”

"We,the Thomas family, have truly misjudged you!"
"You are nothing!”

The Thomas family cursed angrily

"Ethan, don't assume that just because Miss Wilson is supporting you,you can do anything you want. Don't worry, Aunt Thomas and Sharon! With me present today, I'll undoubtedly defend you!"Putting on a virtuous expression, Andrew turned to face Ethan and said,"I'm going to call Miss Wilson immediately and show her your real face! Then, let's see whether she still wants you! See if she'll still be willing to help you!"

A sly smile flashed across his lips as he waved his hand.

Click,click,click!

Behind them, a group of people took out their ready phones and cameras and started taking pictures of the two of them.

When Ethan saw this, his face became as cold as iron and his eyes narrowed. He wondered whether Sharon was hiding something from him when she approached him voluntarily. However he nar
would have imagined that his ex-wife, who had lived with him day and night for three years, would band together with outsiders to paint him in this particular light.

This was putting him in a life-threatening situation.

Ethan stared at Sharon, his voice as cold as a blade,"I have already made Cloud Group and The Listening continue collaboration. Why are you still doing this?"

“Why?”Sharon sneered, her face filled with madness and resentment,“Ethan,you still have the gall to ask me why?"

"I asked for you to help the Thomas family, but what aboutyou?”

"Would I have been violated by that filthy old man, Samuel, if you hadn't refused to help me? Would I still have to apologize to you in front of my entire family?"

She let out a cold and bitter laugh, filled with resentment,"Ethan,do find it fun to act superior in front of me and force me to bow down to you? Do you find it fulfilling? Let me tell you something!"
"In my heart, even though I bow down to you,you are nothing more than a waste-a stray dog that our family adopted! I, Sharon.will never let this stray dog to live in comfort if it dares to make me feel insulted and made fun of! I'll consume his flesh and drink his blood! I'll inflict pain on him till he dies"!

The more she spoke, the more ferocious her expression became.She wished she could see Ethan in a miserable state right now!

Hearing her words. Ethan felt his heart wrench in pain.

Were these her true thoughts?

Was this the wife he had cherished and held dear for the past three years?

He never expected that three years of love would amount to this.

Ethan's expression turned extremely cold.

Cold and indifferent, he swept his gaze around, looking at everyone
who had a mocking and gloating smile as if they were all waiting for his death.

In their hearts. Ethan should be trampled under their foot!

However, he insisted on standing arrogantly above them. so he must die!

It's what he deserved!

"I didn't expect it to be quite lively here with so many people gathered here, what happened?”

At this moment, a clear and melodious female voice came.

Beverly walked leisurely, followed by Jayden and some executives from Cloud Group.

"Miss Wilson, you finally arrived! You have to stand up for me!"
Sharon quickly stepped forward and cried out.

"Stand up for you?"

Beverly raised an eyebrow.

"This scum, he wanted to assault me!"

Sharon pointed at Ethan with hatred, "Miss Wilson, I'm not asking you to punish him, but please don't help this scum either!”

"He is a vile and blatant crook; I know that from having been married to him for three years! He committed a number of obscene acts under the Thomas family's name while he was with us!"

"And now, he wants to physically assault me in your name! He has committed offenses before! How many obscene things has he done behind your back? You shouldn't even let this kind of person to be your boy toy, and he needs to be disciplined!"

Sharon spared no effort to throw all the mud onto Ethan.
In Sharon's eyes. Beverly had only known Ethan for a short timne,so she could say whatever she wanted!

Ethan's face turned icy cold, silent.

Beverly couldn't help but laugh, glanced at Ethan, and said,"Alright, I understand. Don't worry, Ethan's matters has nothing to do with me, so you can do what you want with him."

“But I want to ask, how do you plan to deal with him? Maybe I lend a hand." Beverly smiled playfully.

“What! Help us?"

Everyone was first stunned, then pleasantly surprised.

"Miss Wilson is truly open-minded!"

"Thank you for Miss Wilson's help!"
Now that Ethan had lost his final support, even Beverly was going to deal with him as well. This useless man was done for today!

“Ethan, Miss Wilson has seen through your true colors and doesn't want to help a useless scum "like you anymore. Now, get down on your knees and apologize to me! Otherwise, I'll expose everything you've done."

“Expose it, let everyone in Novaria know what kind of person you are! You'll be ruined! Become a disgrace!" Sharon screamed coldly.

"Ethan,your actions today could already put you in jail, but for Miss Wilson's reputation, if you sincerely apologize and cripple yourself, we can let this matter go," Andrew sneered.

"Hahaha... Become a disgrace? Cripple myself? You think that with you people... You're worthy of doing that?!" Ethan suddenly burst into laughter,full of coldness and mockery.

'It seems that the three years of love and my efforts have come to an end.'
"Sharon. I'm not sure why you feel so superior to other people. Do you honestly believe that you're a refined princess and a business genius? Are you saying that the family only succeeded because of you? You might've shone brightly and led a fulfilling life when I valued you, but the moment I don't, nobody would dare take you even if you sold your body! I'm going to turn every Thomnas family member into a disgrace today!"

“You bastard! What did you say?!" Sharon glared with fury,trembling with anger.

“Who do you think you are to insult Sharon like this, Ethan? Stop spewing such nonsense!" Andrew also retorted angrily.

"Shut up!" With a snap, Ethan surveyed Andrew with his eyes like an untamed beast. "What makes you, a mere pampered Johnson family member in Novaria, worthy of yelling in my face? You still don't know your place and even ask for trouble again, even after F spared you the last time because I didn't want to deal with trash like you!"

"This tíme, I'll let you know that even though the Johnson family may be a king in Novaria, but in my eyes, you're nothing more than
lowly ants!"

"You useless scum, what did youa say? Miss Wilson won't help you anymore,so what rights do you have to be so arrogant!" Sharon screamed.

“Someone, get rid of this idiot for me!"

Sharon and Andrew's eyes turned bloodshot, filled with extreme anger.

Just as they were about to take action, Beverly suddenly
remembered something and said, "Oh, by the way, there's something I forgot to tell you. I said I wouldn't help Ethan, but that's because if he wants to destroy all of you, he doesn't need my help."

What!

He doesn't need her help?

This statement instantly made those who were just about to quickly
kill Ethan freeze in place.

Beverly swept a scornful gaze over the crowd and slowly continued."Because his true identity is that he's from the Wilson family.England's noble family."
###Chapter22 Sharon Goes Mad

Everyone turned to look at Beverly as her words left them all in shock.

Was it possible that Ethan's arrogance stems from his backing?

Wilson was also his last name. Was he actually connected to the Wilson family somehow?

Sharon's heart began to churn, but she brushed it from her mind.

How on earth could the worthless Ethan be related to the Wilson family?

It is not possible at all!

She didn't believe it-and she didn't want to believe it!

"Ethan is indeed the Wilson family's young master."
In the next moment, Beverly's words settled like a divine proclamation. Everything fell into place.

In an instant, everyone's faces turned alarmingly pale,sweat trickling down their foreheads as their jaws fell in disbelief.

They stared at Beverly, hoping to see a mocking expression as if she was lying!

However, Beverly's expression remained unchanged. Even Jayden,standing behind her, was the same.

It couldn't be that Jayden was pranking them as well, could it?

Could it be...true?!

Ethan was the prestigious heir of England's first family, an absolute noble!

Everyone's faces turned even paler than paper, filled with fear and disbelief.
How? Just how?

Sharon felt like she was going crazy. Ethan was clearly just a useless person, so how did he suddenly become the Wilson family's young master?!

This couldn't be possible!

If that was really his identity, then how could he become the Thomas family's son-in-law and treat her so obediently?

She didn't believe it, nor could she accept that it was true!

"Jayden, make sure to sever all partnerships with the Thomas family and investigate any illegal activities. I want to receive news of their disappearance from this world within ten minutes." Ethan instructed indifferently.

"Yes." Jayden nodded respectfully, pulling out his phone to make arrangements.
Upon seeing Jayden's actions, Uncle Thomas couldn't help but interfere.

Whether Ethan is the heir of the Wilsons or not, he couldn't just stand by and watch the Thomas family go bankrupt.

"Mr. Wilson! It's all a misunderstanding, I swear!"

Uncle Thomas quickly pleaded with Ethan, "We didn't arrive here until after getting Sharon's message. This disgusting woman, Sharon,was the one who planned to frame you. We have nothing to do with this! Go after Sharon if you want to punish someone and let out your rage! We, the Thomas family, won't object even if you kill her!"

He begged desperately to Ethan.

"Yes, this has nothing to do with us. Sharon acted alone! Please spare our family and deal with her instead!"

People from the Thomas family also pleaded one after another.
Not to mention the Wilson family, even if Cloud Group suppresses them, they'd cease to exist!

Now, they can only shift all the blame onto Sharon.

"You bastards! You cowardly group of losers! Do you1 still not get it?There's no way he's the Wilson family's heir. Everything is fake and a show! Are you really begging him for forgiveness? You've brought the Thomas family disgrace!" Sharon yelled out.

In Sharon's mind, three years of marriage had deeply ingrained the image of Ethan being a useless man. She would rather believe in ghosts than believe that Ethan could be the Wilson family's heir.

It's simply impossible.

At this moment, the urgent sound of a phone ringing broke the silence.

Uncle Thomas answered the call, and a man's anxious voice came through the phone.
"Boss. bad news! All our business partners have severed ties with us!”

“The bank demands immediate repayment of the loan,otherwise they'll use all the company's assets as collateral."

"Most of the employees in the company are applying for resignation."

“Boss,we're about to go bankrupt..."

When Uncle Thomas answered the phone, everyone in the room instinctively fell silent. Everyone could clearly hear the call's contents,

Suddenly, the members of the Thomas family had incredibly pale faces. Especially so for Sharon, whose mind went blank, the tension she had been holding onto completely snapping!

Jayden had actually done it. Even if Ethan wasn't the Wilson family's young master, it meant that he was truly part of the Wilsons! Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such a huge sacrifice!
Reality turned out to be the one thing she couldn't accept and the last thing she believed! She actually drove away and divorced the Wilson family's heir!

She could've enjoyed living in unending luxury and magnificence.However, the Thomas family was now bankrupt, and she was left with nothing.

"Mr. Wilson, I beg you! Please spare our family! Please!"
Immediately, Uncle Thomas knelt down, banging his head on the ground with blood flowing all over his face.

Seeing this, the rest of the Thomas family also understood what was happening. They quickly followed suit, begging for mercy like Uncle Thomas.

"Are you truly the Wilson family's heir?" Sharon stared straight at Ethan, still somewhat unwilling to give up.

"Yes,”Ethan's face was cold.

"Your company's cooperation with Cloud Group was thanks to me.
That incident where you arrogantly slapped the boss who asked you to accompany him with wine, and he wanted to disfigure you, I was also the one who discreetly settled that."

"It was all me thanks to me that you and the Thomas family have been living luxuriously all these years. I just wanted to be by your side as a regular person at first, but you grew too arrogant and voracious. Do you have any further questions at this point?" Ethan stated icily.

After hearing his words, Sharon seemed to lose all her vitality. She slumped on the ground as tears streamed uncontrollably.

It turned out that all the prosperity she had once enjoyed had been given to her by her former husband, whom she had regarded as a loser.

All the fame and respect she desired, her luxurious life; she ruined it all by her own hands. She regretted it! She was unwilling!

"Ethan, I know you loved me, otherwise, you wouldn't have given up your status and endured so many years of mistreatment in the Thomas family for me," Sharon desperately begged as she grasped
for his clothes. "Won't you please forgive me this time? I swear that I will love you unconditionally and live a happy life with you."

It would be better for her to die than to be left with nothing and be despised, especially to be stomped upon in this manner. She needed to win Ethan's forgiveness.
###Chapter23 Immediate Bankruptcy

"I gave you many chances, but you didn't know how to cherish them. It's impossible now."

After giving Sharon a solid shove, Ethan turned to face Jayden and asked, "Jayden, what will happen to the Thomas family after they go bankrupt?"

"The bank will seize all significant assets belonging to the Thomas family because they are currently insolvent. They would have to keep paying back the bank's debts in addition to being made homeless," Jayden reported right away.

"Perfect!”

Ethan nodded in satisfaction, smirking as he continued coldly,"Previously, the Thomas family thought highly of themselves and looked down on me, humiliating me. Now, I'll give them the same humiliation they gave me."

He then turned to Andrew, who was cowering behind others and
trembling. Ever since he discovered Ethan's true identity, he had been terrified. As the Johnson family's young master, he could move freely in Novaria.

However, he knew very well that he meant nothing in front of Ethan.

Ethan really wanted to ruin him now, and the Johnson family didn't dare to utter a word.

Before, when he saw Ethan confronting the Thomas family, he had been praying that he would forget about this.

However, as soon as their affairs were settled, Ethan immediately came looking for him.

“Mr. Wilson, you're a really kind person, right? Please,spare me this time. I promise..."

Without saying another word, Andrew directly knelt to the ground as he continuously bowed and begged for mercy. He was still young and didn't want to become worthless.
Without saying anything, Ethan kicked Andrew to the ground with a cold and severe expression, throwing four consecutive kicks.

Andrew passed out from the pain, his hands and feet totally broken.

Although the Thomas family was somewhat startled by Ethan's firm act in ruining Andrew, they didn't have any other reaction and continued pleading with him to spare them.

Although they couldn't be considered as distinguished, with their development in recent years, they could be considered a powerful family and lived a prosperous life.

Now. to make them lose everything and end up on the streets, they would never be able to accept it.

After Ethan disposed of Andrew, he completely disregarded the Thomas family and left without a word.

"The Thomas family... is finished..,” Uncle Thomas was now completely desperate, his legs giving in as he sat directly on the ground.
The other membèrs of the Thomas family looked as though their souls had been sucked out; some were weeping silently while others were sighing with anguish.

Only Sharon watched Ethan's figure, with an icy gaze resembling a venomous snake.

"Ethan, wait. I need to talk to you,” Beverly chased after Ethan from behind as he came out of the room.

"I have nothing to discuss with you," he said without even turning his head, already making it clear to Beverly the last time they spoke.

"Are you really planning to reject the family's decision of making you the heir? Have you considered the consequences?”

"Did they ever think that when they first banished me back then?I'm not the Wilson family's dog; they can't push and pull me around as they please," Ethan retorted,sneering.

"Ethan, I hope you can always be this stubborn!" Beverly said angrily.
Ethan paid her no attention and left directly.

As he walked out of the hotel, he suddenly felt a sense of relief as he looked at the busy street ahead.

For the past few years, he had been living for others. Now, thinking about it, he found it somewhat ridiculous.

From now on, he would live for himself.

At that moment, his phone in his pocket vibrated. It was a call from Chloe.

"Finally, you picked up the phone. Is eating with me really so hard for you? We discussed it yesterday, and despite my repeated calls,you didn't even return them!" Chloe was dissatisfied from the moment the call connected.

"Sorry,something came up and I didn't hear you calling," Ethan apologized.
He noticed the phone was vibrating just now, but he didn't have time to answer. He didn't expect it to be Chloe calling.

"Do you realize how long I've been waiting to eat with you? Do you really believe that saying you have something else will suffice?"Chloe expressed mild displeasure.

Initially, Ethan didn't feel like going out to eat with her, but her words made him feel a little guilty, so he said,"How about I treat you to a meal?"

"I won't hold it against you this time; you've helped me previously,so forget it. I've already made a reservation at a good restaurant;should I meet you there or pick you up?"

"I'll meet you there."

Ethan didn't want to trouble Chloe, so he hung up the phone after confirming the address.

He took a taxi. When he arrived, he saw Chloe waiting for him at the entrance.
"Sunrise Restaurant?”

He was momentarily taken aback when he saw the restaurant's name.

“Don't let the fact that it's a restaurant make you overlook it. This is one of Novaria's few fine-dining establishments. This place has better-tasting, more pricey food than some five-star hotels! Normally,I can't bear to visit this place," Chloe explained with seriousness.

"I know."

Ethan nodded. Sunrise Restaurant was a high-end chain restaurant under Cloud Group, his famly's restaurant. How could he not know about it?

He just hadn't been here before because he married into the Thomas family.

"Let's go, I finally managed to book a seat. If we're late,someone might snatch it from us!”
Chloe said and quickly pulled Ethan into the restaurant.

The restaurant's interior was luxurious and elegant, exuding a sense of extravagance.

After presenting their reservation number, Chloe and Ethan were led to a table by a glass wall where they could enjoy the viewv outside.

"What kind of food are you craving? Don't hesitate to choose whatever you want!"

She handed the menu to him and said confidently.

"Aren't you usually reluctant to eat here? Won't it hurt you if I eat whatever I want?" Ethan laughed.

"You saved me before. If I hesitate in paying your meal, wouldn't that be rude?" Chloe revealed her bright white teeth and smiled mysteriously.

"In addition, you seem like my lucky star. Not only did you save me
yesterday, but I also unexpectedly signed a large deal! I won't think twice about you ordering the priciest dishes!" Yesterday,she and Gavin had been talking business when that occurrence happened.

She thought the collaboration would definitely fail. However, Gavin unexpected apologized to her and even signed a bigger contract!

He admitted that his people had acted out of line and offended her.and the new contract served as an apology!

This made Chloe both surprised and delighted. She figured it was probably because Gavin didn't want the situation to escalate and tarnish his reputation, so she didn't suspect Ethan's involvement.

But no matter how Ethan played a part in it, as soon as the contract was settled, she immediately wanted to treat him to a meal.

"Is that so? Then I won't hold back."

Wilson smiled at her words, his eyes subtly shifting as if he knew the reason behind it. Despite that, it seemed that Chloe was unaware of the specifics, and he didn't mention them in details,either.
###Chapter24 The Wild Girl

“Oh,by the way, what do you do for a living? How come you're.so good at fighting?" Chloe suddenly asked.

When she fainted that day, she saw Ethan kick someone down. If he wasn't skilled, she would've been caught by the thugs.

“I'm just naturally strong," Ethan replied with a slight smile,thinking for a moment before saying,"I... currently don't have a job.”

"Unemployed?" After expressing surprise, Chloe said, "I recently moved to Novaria, and ironically, I need a bodyguard. Would you mind working as my bodyguard? Alright, I can give you 8,000 a month! How does that sound?"

"A bodyguard?" Ethan couldn't help but laugh. "No, thank you."

Having the Wilson family's young master work as a bodyguard would surely drive the Wilsons crazy. Moreover, he didn't have any interest in being a bodyguard as he had many things to handle at
Cloud Group.

Chloe was a bit stunned. The salary she offered was considered high in Novaria, yet Ethan actually declined? Wasn't he jobless?

"Well, okay. However, if you ever want to work for me, feel free to give me a call anytime!" she smiled, not taking the matter to heart.She had invited him to work for her with intentions to help him out.

She believed that he was probably no more physically strong than she was, but there was still a big difference between him and a real bodyguard who could actually defend people.

After ordering the dishes, Ethan handed the menu to Chloe.“I'm going to the restroom."

Just then, a voluptuous woman wearing a open-shoulder dress and a tight skirt walked down the aisle, exuding a seductive charm.

With a thin waist and a prominent chest, she appeared as if she were an indifferent queen. As people tried to pass by her, they
-h日 .
quickly moved out of her way.

Ethan got up and turned to walk away when the woman came close. She was used to others making room for her because of her noble background, therefore she had no intention of making room for him. After all, had she ever shown others respect before?

"Get out of the way," she coldly rebuked Ethan, displeased with his shabby appearance. At the same time, she raised her foot and mercilessly stomped it on his toes with her high-heeled shoes.

Frowning, Ethan swiftly dodged her attack, catching the woman off-guard.

He was able to evade it, but the woman stepped on an empty space and slipped, falling on her butt.

“Ouch!”

She held her butt, crying out in pain. She fell in a very disheveled manner, with her clothes torn up.
"You jerk! What do you think you're doing?"she immediately screamed and angrily scolded Ethan.

"That's what I wanted to ask you; what do you think you're doing?”

Ethan's face darkened slightly.

"You stood in my way,and you were so bold as to step aside when I kicked you. Are you aware of who I am? Are you able to make up for the damage you caused to my Chanel clothing? You poor man!"

She observed him from head to toe, her eyes filled with disgust and scorn.

“Furthermore, when did you, a lowly employee, believe you could enter such an upscale restaurant? It really frustrates me! Leave this place now! I don't want to see anything as repulsive as you when I'm eating here, so get out!"

With a condescending look, she commanded Ethan to leave.
The few waiters behind trembled and dared not say anything. The people eating here all had status, and even if they dressed poorly.they weren't ones that waiters could drive away.

Ethan's expression turned héavy, but before he could speak up,Chloe suddenly interrupted, “Auntie, this is the guest I invited. You bumped into him, and now you're asking him to leave. Who do you think you are?"

"Auntie? Who do you think you're calling Auntie?!”

Anastasia's face changed, her voice trembling with anger. How could this girl insult her like this?!

"Who else is an auntie here, besides you? Whoa, perhaps you too are a woman in your middle years! What's causing your horrible attitude and fussing so much? Are you going through menopause or something? Would you mind going somewhere else if you can't bear us? Why create a fuss here?" Chloe cruelly ridiculed her.

Ethan listened on in a daze, realizing that this young girl was not ordinary.
Anastasia was so angry that her whole body trembled. She glared at Ethan and Chloe with resentment, cursing angrily.

"Okay, very well! Do you think that by bringing thislittle b*tch to support you, you can be arrógant in front of me?!”

"I'll have you know that my boyfriend will be here soon, and you two b*tches won't be spared! Just wait and see!”

Slap!

Before Anastasia could finish her curse, Chloe stood up and slapped her hard across the face!

"You can insult me, but you better show some respect to my guest!Otherwise, the next slap won't be so light!”

Chloe stared at Anastasia, her expression ice cold.

"You.., you dared to hit me?”
Anastasia covered her face, looking at Chloe.

Ethan couldn't believe what he saw. He didn't think Chloe would defend him. He was ready to speak when she gave him a comforting grin and said, "D'on't be afraid. I can still keep you safe in this kind of place! I can slap that b*tch across the face if she tries to offend you once again!"

"Thank you," he responded with a smile. She was the first girl who stood up for him, even though they weren't very familiar with each other.

"No problem,you helped me yesterday too," Chloe smiled back.

Suddenly, Anastasia burst into tears and ran towards the restaurant's entrance.

"Darling, what happened?”

A man in a suit was just entering when he asked, his eyebrows slightly furrowed,
"Those two bastards conspired against me! They even slapped me.and my face is all swollen!" Anastasia pointed to her red and swollen cheek as she cried.

"What?!" The man's face dafkened, but when he caught sight of Chloe,a strange look flashed in his eyes.

"Did you hit my woman?" the man walked up to them, his gaze disdainful as he looked at Ethan. His instinctively assumed that Ethan was the culprit.

“It was me." Chloe immediately took responsibility, showing no signs of fear. Somehow, she seemed to have certain privileges in this restaurant.

“You?" The man looked at her, a slightly cold smile forming at the corner of his mouth as the strange look his eyes grew more apparent.

"Very well, I like your personality,"he said, his gaze excited and perverse."Pretty girl, I can give you a chance. If you spend a day with me, I'll let this incident go. What do you think?"
Feeling displeased, Anastasia protested,"Darling,how can you..."

“Shut up!" The man snapped angrily, leaving her feeling wronged and unable to say anything.

"Lady, the poor man next to you has neither money nor power. He would definitely need a year to save enough money for a single meal here. He is not deserving of you. On the other hand, I can bring you here for meals every day if you choose to be with me.I have a lot more money than the destitute man standing next to you!I can even give you my car if you agree." Without even looking at Ethan, the man slammed his Ferrari keys onto the table with an air of confidence.

The people watching this scene didn't step in to intervene, but instead derived pleasure from the commotion. Many of them were looking down on Ethan.

Anyone with eyes could see that the man's clothes alone were worth tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, while Ethan's clothes were simply cheap goods.

A true portrayal of poverty!
To them. Ethan was probably bringing Chloe here to eat and pick up girls.

When he heard this, Ethan said nothing. Since he and Chloe had just recently met, he didn't mind if she went with the dapper man.

He had no idea that Chloe would scowl when she heard the man's statements.

"Do you think you can show off just because you have some money?Do I look like I need your dirty money? Use your wallet to support your mother and get lost!"
###Chapter25 Anger

Chloe stared angrily at the man. Men who flaunted their money disgusted her the most!

This was because they usually viewed women as toys, completely obvious to the meaning of respect!

Seeing this, Ethan looked at her with surprise. He knew she didn't lack money, but he didn't expect her to be this fierce.

"Are you sure you want to refuse me?" the man said,his face turning grim.

"Didn't you hear my friend swear loudly at you just now? Are you stupid or deaf? If you're really unhealthy, go visit the hospital rather than this restaurant," This is when Ethan also gave a chilly mockery. He naturally wanted to stand behind Chloe since she had stated her position so clearly.

Hearing this, Chaloe chuckled and looked at Ethan, “I didn't expect you to be so good at insulting people,"
"No choice, they're being so foolish. Coming to a restaurant but not eating properly, offering themselves up to be insulted,” Ethan shrugged and laughed.

As the two bantered back and forth, the man's face turned almost as dark as coal.

Anastasia,however, smiled mockingly as she pointed at the two while shouting coldly,“You assh*les! How dare you insult my boyfriend like this? You're in big trouble!"

As soon as she said that, a commnanding voice could be heard.

"Who dares to cause trouble in our restaurant? Do you have any desire to live anymore?”

A middle-aged man with an authoritative aura approached imposingly.

He was Caleb, the manager of this establishment!
The scenario was too complex for the ordinary staff to manage. The patrons here were nobility or the wealthy, after all, and they would not dare step in if there was a brawl between the aristocrats. Thus.they summoned Caleb.

Despite his modest status as a small manager, Caleb was empowered to speak for Cloud Group and deal with these disruptive individuals. Under the company's protection, those people would be afraid to retaliate.

"Caleb,you're quite imposing. Are you trying to kill me?”the man said,scanning Caleb coldly.

“Sir!"

Seeing the man, Manager Caleb's previously imposing demneanor instantly vanished, replaced with a flattering look as he hurriedly ran over.

He asked,"Why are you here? I don't know what happened,but did someone infuriate you?"
He wiped off his cold sweat, frightened.

Evan was not someone to mess with!

"You're the manager here? These two people harassed us while we were eating. If you kick them out now, I won't report this incident,and I won't send a complaint about you," Chloe said hurriedly.

After she finished speaking, Caleb looked at Chloe as if she were silly.

"Miss,did you offend Evan?" he coldly asked.

"What do you mean, offend him? It was they who started harassing us! We were merely reacting!" Manager Caleb's attitude greatly annoyed Chloe,who immediately threw a golden card at him as she said, "Do you recognize this card? I hereby order you to get rid of them!”

"A golden membership card!”
Seeing this membership card, Caleb was stunned, then burst into laughter.

The people who could become golden members here did have remarkable statuses, but compared to Evan, they were nothing!

A hint of scorn appeared on Evan's face as he scoffed. Now he saw why the other person was so confident, even though he had been hesitant to ask!

He had no worries left.

Anastasia even mocked Ethan and Chloe,“Hahaha! You're a joke,you useless wastes! Did you check if this woman has a functional brain? Using a golden membership card in front of my beloved, do you even know who he is?”

"His name is Evan, the vice president of a company under Cloud Group! Despite you, you're using a worthless membership card to kick us out? You guys are incredibly hilarious! Now bow down and humbly plead for forgiveness, and my darling will spare you!
Otherwise,you will not have a happy ending today!"
Anastasia looked at the two with a sneer, proudly speaking.

"What? Cloud Group's vice president??" Hearíng this, Chloe's face turned slightly pale.

Even though Evan might come from a third-rate family she didn't know about, she still knew Cloud Group!

That was a top enterprise!

Even if the man in front of her was just the vice-president of a company under the group, he could still be considered part of the Cloud Group. If things escalated, it would indeed be troublesome.

"How do you feel? Do you feel afraid now?" With a haughty demeanor, Anastasia folded her arms and uttered, "I'll tell you what,kneeling down and expressing regret is us giving you a second chance. Take it seriously! Otherwise, it won't be that easy if you miss this chance!”

"Yeah,kneel down and apologize before Evan gets angry. It's not that embarrassing. If you get kicked out after being taught a lesson.
it will be even mòre embarrassing." Caleb also chimed in.

Biting her red lips. Chloe watched them approach her, hatred and wrath visible in her stunning eyes. They were obviously not at fault.so why should they apologize?

"Are you bullying me?" she exclaimed.

"Hahaha! So, what if I am?” Evan sneered, his gaze wandering over Chloe."Now,you have only two choices: kneel and apologize,or be my woman. I promise that even if I bully you, it'll only be in bed."

As he said that, the people arounad burst into laughter.

"You!” Listening to his lewd words, Chloe was both angry and hateful. She clenched her fists tightly.

She never would've feared such a bastard in the past. After all,these folks would've been horrified simply to hear her prominent family name mentioned. However, she had just gotten away from her house. She would most likely be reprimanded and be taken back if she called her family right now. She didn't want to do that.
However, if she didn't make the call, today's situation would indeed be troublesome.

“Evan isn't usually interested in people. He's willingly chasing you yet many women would do everything to win his favor. Don't you think it's an honor? It's such an easy decision, so why not take it?He's incredibly wealthy and attractive, and now he's offering you a chance to become closer.you are you foolish enough to not cherish this chance?" with a patronizing glance in Chloe's direction, Caleb convinced her from the side.

Chloe was so angry that she couldn't speak.

"I never thought your Sunrise Restaurant would have such a negative attitude. Is a manager actually bullying the helpless? Well,I've seen it all today. Is your supervisor aware of your actions?"Ethan looked at Manager Caleb with a spark of suppressed rage in his eyes, sneering as he sipped his tea. By allowing such filth beneath him, he had damaged his company's prestige!
###Chapter26 Survival of the Fittest

"What? Don't agree, kid? That's fust how the world works. It's survival of the fittest. Even if the boss finds out, he would support what I did," Caleb sneered, Tooking scornfully at Ethan. "Look at yoursell. You're not worthy of this beautiful woman. only Evan is."

Evan also condescendingly glanced at Ethan before coldly laughing at Chloe. "Alright, beautiful, I've run out of patience. Sínce you refuse to accept my conditions, I won't force you, but he will suffer the consequences,"

With a cold smile, he pointed at Ethan. "Break his legs and throw him out,”

Evan's gaze was arrogant. With his status and position, he didn't even acknowledge ordinary people.

Inside, even if something went wrong, it could be resolved with some money.

"Men!” Caleb called out coldly.
Whoosh!

In an instant. several security guards appeared behind Caleb.

"Did you all understand Evan's orders? Hurry up and get rid of this trash." Caleb looked at Ethan as if he were looking at a corpse.

"Don't mess around!" Chloe's face changed,"Lay a finger on him and I will call the police.”

Caleb sneered disdainfully, “Call the police? The police station is full of Evan's people. What difference would it make if you called them?”

Upon hearing this, slight panic finally appeared on Chloe's face. She could protect herself now, but she couldn't protect Ethan.

What should she do?

Should she call someone for help?
Seeing Chloe's panicked expression, Anastasia, who was unsatisfied just a moment ago, suddenly felt triumphant and sneered,“B*tch!You were so big-headed, right? Show me how arrogant you can be now? Watch your man get beaten to death! You will also be utterly toyed with by our Evan!" She said coldly, her eyes filled with hatred.

Caleb waved his hand coldly,"Hurry up and get to work. Clean this scum up!"

"You...” Looking at the security guards approaching with batons.Chloe's face turned pale.

“Don't worry, Chloe. I'll handle this."

Ethan held onto her and looked at Caleb calmly,“Have you thought this through? Do you really want to be someone else's dog?"

"You got a death wish, kid? Kill him!” Caleb was infuriated and shouted before grabbing a security baton and swinging it toward Ethan.
Bang!

Ethan dodged, the baton striking the table hard and leaving deep cracks to appear on the tempered glass surface. Caleb's hand throbbed with pain.

He didn't expect Ethan to actually dodge that attack. Before he could react, Ethan grabbed him by the throat and slammed his head against the table!

Shatter!

The tempered glass shattered completely, shards flying everywhere along with a strong, red color of blood. Ethan didn't stop there; he grabbed a chair with his other hand and struck again.

Caleb's head bust open, his spine fracturing!

"Arghhh!" he let out a sound akin to a pig being slaughtered.

The next moment, Ethan kicked him out and said, “F*ck off!"
Thud!

Caleb fell to the ground, eyes rolled back with his life dangling by a thread.

Those around them were also shocked. No one expected Ethan to be so ruthless!

Chloe was taken aback as well, a hint of astonishment simultaneouisly rising in her heart.

Didn't Ethan say he couldn't fight, but just had a little more strength?

Was this... really just a little more strength?

"It's your turn." Ethan looked at Evan and Anastasia.

At this point, both of them were immobilized with terror.
“You dare lay a hand on me? Do you know where you are?” Evan shouted in panic at,the stunned security personnel.“What are you standing there for? Get him!”"

Only then did the security guards react and rush toward Ethan.

Many customers in the restaurant put down their chopsticks,turning their heads to see what was happening.

“What's going on? Someone dares to cause trouble at Sunrise Restaurant?"

"Do they not want to survive in Novaria?”

"This is Sunrise Restaurant, the top luxury restaurant under Cloud Group!”

"If anyone dares to make a scene in here, it's equivalent to a death sentence!"

No matter the reason, whoever makes the first move wouldn't end
well!

Besides,those security guards weren't to be trifled with.

Just as many people were preparing to see how Ethan would be beaten up. their jaws dropped in astonishment!

They saw him dodging left and right, effortlessly taking down his opponents without any injuries!

On the other hand, Evan and Anastasia were dumbfounded.

The customers in Sunrise Restaurant were all wealthy, so the security here is top-notch, being at least military-level!

Despite that, he took care of them that easily?

Was he even human?

Chloe breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Ethan was fine, but
then seemed to realize something as her heart sank.

By publicly beating up Caleb and the security guards,it was obvious that the situation had escalated. Not only would Evan go after Ethan, but Sunrise Restaurant's business and reputation would be affected, with Ethan held responsible.

However, it wasn't his fault. After all, he did this to defend himself

Oh no. She can only use her connections now...

Chloe bit her lip.

Although she didn't want to, there was no other way now.
Otherwise, Ethan would be in serious trouble!

Ethan, who was squatting on the ground, stood up and looked at
Evan with a smile. "By the way, what was it you said earlier?
Survival of the fittest? Kneel down and apologize? Disable me?"

Feeling the coldness in his smile, Evan suddenly felt weak in his
legs and stammered, "You... Don't you dare mess around, I...I...I...”

He felt his throat dry up, struggling to speak clearly. He didn't want to end up like Caleb!

However, at that moment, the door suddenly opened.

There was a commotion as a group of elegantly-attired men and women entered, led by a seemingly-extraordinary man. It was clear that they had a remarkable status.

As soon as the man appeared, the scene's atmosphere instantly changed. Everyone's face showed a hint of respect and fear.

The man was none other than Kevin, Sunrise Restaurant's owner.

"Can someone tell me what's going on here?"

Today, he happened to be discussing business with a few out-of-town friends. When it was time to eat, he wanted to have a meal at
his own restaurant.

But who could've expected that as soon as he walked in,he would see this chaotic mess resembling nothing like a top-notch restaurant.It simply destroyed his reputation!

Hearing this, the onlookers couldn't help but let out cruel and cold laughter.

This was Kevin, a prominent figure. Whoever angered him was going to suffer a very unpleasant fate.
###Chapter27 Apologies

Kevin looked around, with everyone instinctively lowering their heads. Even the restaurant staff didn't dare step forward and become involved in this unfortunate situation.

At this moment, Evan secretly smiled and stepped forward to explain, “Boss, I'm Evan fromn Cloud Group's subsidiary company!We met at the company's annual meeting before... You still remember,right?”

He continued,"It all started when my woman came here and this guy bumped into her. Not only did he not apologize, but he also insulted her. Therefore, I came here to make him apologize, but he started causing a scene. Manager Caleb also tried to intervene, but ended up getting severely injured...”

Following Evan's direction, Kevin looked over and saw Caleb lying on the ground in a miserable state. His face changed colors as he said,"Splendid, just amazing. It's been years since someone last dared to cause trouble in my place!"
Regardless of who was right or wrong, or the reasons behind it. how dare someone lay hands on the customers in his restaurant? They simply didn't want to live!

"Yes, Boss! They even slapped mel These kinds of arrogant scum caused trouble in your restaurant, so they must be severely punished!" Anastasia also walked over, showing her red face.

"He's lying! That's not what happened at all, because they're the ones who started it!”

At this moment, Chloe quickly exclaimed, “Evan is making stuff up!It was that woman who caused trouble! And earlier, he and the manager said such offensive and insulting words to us, but now they're blaming us for everything!"

"Don't worry, I'll give everyone an explanation regarding this matter,"

Kevin looked at her, his face dark and his eyes icy, “Did you all really start a fight just now?"
If this incident didn't get a proper resolution, how could he continue to establish himself with the locals?

Chloe bit her lip, not knowing how to explain.

"No need to waste your breath with them. I made the first move.”

"What about your hand?” Before Chloe could finish speaking,Ethan, who had been facing away from Kevin all this time, finally turned around and took a step forward.

Upon hearing these arrogant words, the guests present Wasn't he afraid of divine punishment? Does he not fear death?

For a moment, the entire room fell silent, and everyone was eager to see what cruel means Kevin would use to take care of Ethan.

Kevin was burning with anger. Just as he was about to order someone to punish Ethan, he swallowed his words back when he saw Ethan's face clearly.
Wasn't this Ethan Wilson? Cloud Group's mysterious chairman he had heard of?!

He was the boss of his boss, and it wouldn't be an overstatement to say that he was his lifeline!

This mysterious chairman wasn't typically known even to the company executives. Kevin himself had only met Ethan by chance once before, never expecting to meet him again in his own restaurant and in such a situation!

If Ethan were to get angry, not only would Kevin lose his position,but his future would also be in jeopardy!

Cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead as he hurriedly walked over.

Seeing him walking straight toward Ethan, many people began to sneer.

This guy was indeed bold, actually daring to start a fight in Sunrise Restaurant.
Moreover, the person who had been fighting seemed to have an extraordinary background. Based on his speech, he seemed to know Kevin!

This matter was about to escalate completely!

Evan and Anastasia looked at Ethan with scorn in their eyes. Ethan had been arrogant, and now he would get what he deserved. Now, it was time for him and Chloe to suffer!

Even Caleb,who was lying on the ground with a broken skull and bleeding,stared at Ethan with eyes full of resentment. He wanted to see Kevin kill Ethan!

Contrary to their expectations, Kevin quickly wwalked up to Ethan,slightly bowing as he respectfully said,"Sir, what exactly happened here? Did those people disturb your meal?”

Seeing this, everyone was stunned. A strange silence filled the room.

No one had expected the situation to develop like this.
Not only did Kevin not punish Ethan severely, but he also respectfully asked him what happened?

What was going on?

Chloe,sitting across from Ethan, just as confused.

She thought that Ethan was done for!

Kevin was smart. He knew that Ethan kept his identity a secret from the world, so he kept his mouth shut.

"Not only did they interrupt my meal, but Caleb, as the manager,dared to bully the weak in public, trying to make my friend sleep with that scumbag. Tell me, does your restaurant not have any rules?" Ethan's tone was calm, but it sounded like a heavy bombshell in Kevin's ears!

How dare these bastards try to steal Mr. Wilson's woman?

They didn't even have enough to lives to make up for their deaths!
"Is that so?!" Kevin's gaze turned ice-cold as he looked back at Evan, Anastasia, and Caleb on the ground.

Upon hearing Kevin's words, Evan's face turned pale as he quickly
said,"Boss, don't listen to this kid's nonsense...”

“Shut up!” Kevin turned his head, glaring at Evan with a dark expression. “Get over here and apologize to this gentleman and this lady immediately!"

Kevin's voice was stern.

"Boss...” Evan was baffled, wanting to explain something, However,when he saw Kevin's gloomy face, he immediately shut his mouth.He also knew he had no choice.

If he offended Kevin, the latter could easily destroy him with his position in Cloud Group!

"Evan, why should we apologize to these losers? I don't want to!"Anastasia protested unwillingly.
Although Evan was also from Cloud Group, Kevin actually helped an outsider instead of his own people!

“Shut up and apologize to them!" Evan shouted angrily.

"You don't want to? Fine," Kevin sneered.“I'll report your behavior to those above, which has already seriously affected Cloud Group's image. At that point, not only will you lose your position,but there will also be a sky-high compensation fee. Sunrise Restaurant will do everything in its power to destroy your family!”

Upon hearing Kevin's words, Evan's heart trembled.

With the man's position, he could definitely accomplish what he said!

Although their family is wealthy, their assets were only a few tens of millions of dollars. If Kevin suppressed them, how could they survive?

It would mean death!
Thinking of this, Evan immediately knelt down with a thump

"I'm sorry! I was wrong!"

“Please forgive me, both of you. I'm just a foul-mouthed jerk!”

“I'm a scumbag!"

"I offended you earlier, and I truly apologize!"

As he apologized, he knocked his head on the ground with a loud banging sound.

Chloe was also stunned, as if in a dream.

This man from Cloud Group actually knelt down and apologized to her?
###Chapter28 Are you satisfied?

Evan knocked his head firmly. With each one, his forehead cracked.blood flowing freely!

“Evan!”

Beside him, Anastasia's face turned pale as she desperately reached out and pulled at his sleeves, her voice quivering with tears,“Get up quickly! Why are you kneeling down to them? You're Evan, the vice president of a company. You...”

Evan screamed angrily and forcefully shoved her to the ground,kicking her mercilessly, “You still have the gall to speak? Kneel down with me!”

It's all this damn woman's fault!

Why did she provoke the wrong person?

Why did she have to anger such an important figure right in front
of him?

Doesn't she have a brain? Can't she understand the situation?

Although Kevin didn't say it explicitly, even a fool could tell that the status and position of these two people far surpassed his. After all,even he had to bow in front of them!

With his measly status and position, Evan wasn't even a fart. In front of this important person, he was trash; pure scum!

Anastasia's face was bruised and swollen from Evan's beatings. Hurt,she sobbed loudly, "Who are they anyway? Why are they making me kneel? You're supposed to love me the most, so why did you back down and even hit me?"

“Who are they?"

The same question was on everyone's mind, not just Anastasia's, but also the other customers at Sunrise Restaurant!
"That man kneeling on the ground, isn't he Evan, Cloud Group's deputy general manager?"

Not far away, several tables of customers set down their chopsticks and kept casting amazed looks toward Ethan. They couldn't help but exclaim,"Why would he kneel before someone?!”

“His family background isn't simple. His family's total assets are worth several million dollars, and they have a big status in Novaria.Is he making a fool of himself today?"

Someone lowered their voice, looking cautious, "Shh, keep your voice down. Didn't you see the boss? In front of that young man,even the boss had to bow and smile respectfully. His status is definitely extraordinary!"

"Look, the young man is standing up..."

Under countless gazes, Ethan slowly stood up.

Looking down at Evan from above, he spoke deeply, “As a subordinate of Cloud Group, you humiliated others in public,

bringing shame to the company! Are you truly worthy of being the company's deputy general manager? Do you deserve that position?!"

Evan trembled in fear, crawling toward Ethan and tightly grasping the man's legs while crying out, "Please calm down, Sir! It was my mistake to offend you! Please, show me mercy. I'm willing to work for you like a dog. I truly know my wrongs!”

"Work like a dog?“

Ethan's body trembled, and he directly sent Evan flying with each firm word,"In my company, virtue comes first before ability! What of those qualities do you have for you to dare become my subordinate? Do you deserve it?!"

Evan was thrown five meters away and fell to the ground, as lifeless as ashes. He deeply regretted his idiocy!

"Sir?”

Kevin stood beside with a respectful expression and cautiously said."Should I contact Vice President Wilson now to terminate Evan's
Rosition?"

Ethan's face was cold and indifferent as he said in a deep voice,“Tell him that the new deputy general manager of this subsidiary must possess both virtue and talent, along with outstanding abilities!Dismiss Evan immediately, and notify all subsidiaries under Cloud Group, including relevant partner companies, to never hire him again!”

With a single command, Kevin didn't dare to delay even half a second. He immediately walked to the side and quietly made a call to Jayden.

Just half a minute later...

Buzz...

Evan's phone buzzed urgently in his pocket, indicating an incoming call.

He took out his phone and saw the caller ID, making his scalp tingle.It was Luke, his immediate superior and his companay's
president!

With a voice filled with rage, Luke's voice boomed through the phone,"Evan, what the hell did you do? Abusing your position and acting all high and mighty? You, don't even say a word! Just pack up and get lost! You're finished, and so is your family!"

After speaking, there was a loud click as he abruptly hung up the call.

Evan was completely frightened.

Everything was ruined!

He worked so hard to reach his current position, only for it to be destroyed in an instant. It was all because of that despicable Anastasia!

"I'll kill you!"

Suddenly garnering energy, he grabbed Anastasia's neck, wishing to
strangle this despicable woman to death!

“Enough!”

Kevin coldly shouted and quickly walked in front of Ethan,slightly bowing his head.“Sir,how should we proceed with this? How do we deal with Evan... and this bastard!"

As he said that, he pointed his finger at Caleb, who was lying on the ground.Caleb was in a pitiful state. Ethan had broken his spine,and the back of his head was also injured. He laid on the ground convulsing, but his consciousness remained clear, having seen everything that had just happened. He had reached the position of manager for a reason, which was that he wasn't stupid. Now,everything was very clear to him.

This man in front of him even made Kevin humble himself, and a single word from him could determine life or death!

"Whether they live or die, I don't want to waste my time thinking about it." Ethan's gaze lowered, and he calmly spoke, "This is your territory, handle it as you see fit.”
Kevin's heart shook violently.

This was... a test from Mr. Wilson, the chairman!

If he handled this incident well, he would easily rise to success. But if he messed up, his position might come to an end. If Mr. Wilson wanted to deal with him, it'd be as simple as eating and drinking water!

"Despicable creature!" Kevin's mind suddenly became clear.He turned angry as he kicked Caleb's temple with force, knocking him out cold. Afterward, he said with fury, "To dare anger Mr. Wilson,you don't deserve to live!"

After the kick, his gaze fell once again on Evan's face.

There was an air of murderous intent.

Boom!

A thunderous sound exploded in Evan's mind, and Kevin's gaze
startled him, making his heart pound. He desperately looked toward Ethan and begged,"Sir...”

Before he could finish his sentence, his words got stuck in his throat.

Ethan's gaze sent shivers down his spine!

It was cold, resembling indifferent eyes of someone superior looking down on ants!

"You angered Mr. Wilson, and you still ask for mercy?" Kevin's eyes narrowed. "If you refuse being a decent person, then be a dog instead! Break his limbs so he can never stand again!"

Several bodyguards behind them acted at the same time. With their strong and powerful legs raised high, they stomped down heavily.

“Arghhh!”

Evan was in excruciating pain as his legs and arms were crushed by
the bodyguards, letting out a heart-wrenching scream.

Next to him, Anastasia was suffocating from being choked. When she opened her eyes and saw this scene, her eyelids fluttered and her face turned pale, collapsing directly on the ground.

The bodyguards hesitated as they glanced at Kevin. One of them asked,“Boss,what about this woman?"

Kevin turned his head anad looked at Ethan. On the other hand.Ethan raised his cup and sipped his drink, his face calm.

Afterward, he commanded,“She insulted me with vulgar language.Slap her a hundred times and beat her filthy mouth!"

Kevin's gaze turned ruthless. "Make sure you slap her unti you break all her teeth with the slaps, then throw her out!"

The bodyguards struck left and right, swinging their hands with full force as they ruthlessly slapped Anastasia's face. Soon, her mouth filled up with blood and broken teeth. She could only scream in agony until she fell into a complete coma,no longer making any
sound.

Evan,Caleb, and Anastasia were ultimately grabbed by a few bodyguards and flung ouat of the restaurant's entrance as if they were sacks, landing heavily on the dusty streetand raising a cloud of dust.

"They've all been settled with."

Inside the restaurant, Kevin finally felt a sense of relief.He cautiously looked toward Ethan and asked, "Sir, are you satisfied with our actions?"
###Chapter29 Mental Preparation

"Ethan remained silent, only glancing at Kevin. His gaze held a hint of approval.

"Thank you, Sir!" Kevin said gratefully, feeling a huge weight lifted off his shoulders. He then turned to Chloe respectfully."Miss, as Mr.Wilson's friend, you are a valued guest in our restaurant. Therefore.please accept this."

As he spoke, Kevin retrieved a gold-plated card from his pocket and handed it to Chloe, cradling it in both hands.

Sunrise Restaurant's Supreme VIP Card!

As a Supreme VIP, all expenses at the restaurant will be given a 50% discount, and you will receive the highest-quality service.

In all of Novaria, there weren't even ten of these membership cards!

Chloe held the card and glanced at Kevin, then to Ethan, her face filled with astonishment. The way Kevin handled Evan and the others earlier so quickly and neatly already left her in shock
And now, he personally gave her this supreme membership card.which left her feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

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'Who exactly is Ethamn, to command such respect from Sunrise Restaurant's owner?' Chloe wondered with excitement and surprise.'Is he a close friend? No, that doesn't seem right... Do they owe him money?!

As soon as she thought of that, Chloecouldn't help but burst into laughter. It was impossible for them to owe Ethan money! Under Cloud Group, Sunrise Restaurant was an established name in Novaria's dining scene, well-known for its enormous profitability.Kevin was worth at least a few billion dollars as the owner, so how could he possibly be indebted to Ethan?

Just who was this guy? His skills were impressive, and his status was certainly not simple. Chloe felt like she had stumbled upon a treasure this time!

Not only her, but everyone in the restaurant was now fixated on Ethan, speculating about his identity. Those who were more well-informed leaned in, whispering softly, "Did you see that? When the owner came, he even bowed to that man! Friends don't typically do that to each other,so who could he be?”
"Evan's limbs are all broken, and that woman suffered even worse."a female customet paled, stealing a glance at Ethan's face. "Do you think this gentleman could be the owner's superior, a high-ranking executive at Cloud Group?"

Some male customers couldn't help but envy the attention Ethan and Chloe were receiving, their gazes shifting between the two with admiration.

The man was handsome and charismatic, while the woman was stunningly beautiful, like a goddess! To live life at such heights was the pinnacle of success!

"There's no need to guess about my identity," Ethan disregarded all the surrounding gazes, smiling lightly at Chloe. "We're just friends."

Friends. With just a simple word, Chloe's smile bloomed instantly,with the precious VIP membership card in her hand shining even brighter.

In front of Chloe, he smiled and said, "50% discount, and the previous orders don't count. I'll be paying, so order whatever you want again!"
There was no need to place an order at all.

Kevin had already made arrangements before leaving. A luxuríous food trolley quickly arrived,filled with Sunrise Restaurant's signature dishes costing at least a few hundred thousand dollars.

As the dishes were being plated, Chloe's smile gradually froze.

A few hundred thousand dollars?! Even with a 50% discount, it was still a huge amount. Starting a business wasn't easy, and seeing so much money being spent on just one meal made her heart ache.

The food trolley server was extremely respectful. "The owner said that your bill today will be paid by the restaurant. Please enjoy your meal."

Ethan shook his head and smiled. "That's thoughtful.Tell the owner he did a good job."

“Yes,Sir!”

The server bowed and then pushed the food trolley away.
Chloe was once again stunned, looking at Ethan with a puzzled expression.

Kevin must owe this guy a lot of money!

"The food is here,let's eat."

Ethan said as he picked up his chopsticks and started eating quietly.

Although it was the same meal, their moods were completely different. Ethan ate calmly, but occasionally furrowed his brows while lost in thought.

On the other hand, Chloe ate with great enthusiasm while guessing Ethan's identity. She couldn't help but look at his face from time to time, unable to contain her curiosity. "You don't seem very happy. Is something the matter?"

"I'm feeling a bit emotional.”

He put down his chopsticks and his gaze slightly darkened. "Evan is just the vice president of a subsidiary company, but he abuses Cloud Group's reputation, acting arrogantly and domineeringly.It's despicable.”
Chloe ate and smiled. "That's normal. Cloud Group is such a big company,so the employees below would naturally bemixed up. The upper management could only turn a blind eye to this, since they can't really do anything else about it."

Turn a blind eye?

A cold light flashed in Ethan's eyes.

A big wooden house can be destroyed bya colony of termites.People like Evan were stumbling blocks in Cloud Group's development. They must be thoroughly eradicated, with no compromises!

"Actually, Evan isn't the worst. There are people worse than him."Chloe obviously didn't notice Ethan's expression. She took a sip of her juice as her pretty face showed slight concern. "Ah, I didn't want to tell you this."

Four months ago, her company collaborated with a subsidiary company under Cloud Group, but even after the project was completed, they still hadn't received the final payment of over 6million dollars. They couldn't retfieve it no matter what, and it was giving her a headache!
"That subsidiary company is not short of money."

The more Chloe talked, the more frustrated she became.

She sulked, not even drinking the juice, and said,"I work in interior design, and making money is not easy!"

“That bastard Zachary,taking advantage of being Cloud Group's subsidiary, is deliberately not paying. Tell me, isn't he more horrible than Evan?!”

Zachary!

Ethan's gaze suddenly turned cold.

Zachary was the president of Cloud Infrastructure, and his reputation in the industry has never been great. However, his work performance was still decent and brought in considerable profits to the group.

But it's not a reason to maliciously withhold payment for a collaboration!
During the interrial reorganization of Cloud Group,he will be targeted!

"After dinner, let's go to Cloud Infrastructure," Ethan remained calm and said lightly, "I'll ask Zachary for the payment he owes you."

"You'll ask him for me?”

Chloe was first taken aback, her pretty face filled with disbelief.

But even Kevin showed such respect toward Ethan,so maybe this guy really has a way?

"I'd given up hope, but since you say so, let's give it one more try.'she pursed her lips and smiled lightly.

"However, be prepared. If you get kicked out by Zachary as well,don't blame me for not warning you."

Too?

Ethan caught onto that word precisely and chuckled a few times.
He felt secretly annoyed!

With just one word, it was obvious that she had been kicked out by Zachary more than once when demanding payment!

Was this how Cloud Infrastructuretreated their partners?

Zachary must've taken the presidency to an extreme!

"Let's continue eating."

Ethan picked up his chopsticks again and said softly, "We'll leave after we finish."

Half an hour later.

The two of them left Sunrise Restaurant. Chloe drove,and they swiftly headed toward Cloud Infrastructure in a white BMW X3sedan,
###Chapter30 No Pleasantries

In the Novaria North Development Zone, at Cloud Infrastructure's president's office. Zachary sat on his revolving chair while holding his charming secretary in his arms. His pleased grin reflected his enjoyment as his fingers strayed beneath her formal skirt.

"Sir," the secretary's eyes were seductive, her body twisted in his arms like a water snake,“You promised to buy a villa for me, but I haven't even seen the shadow of it!”

Zachary chuckled and took out a bunch of keys from his desk,stuffing them into her collar. "Take these!”

"What are these?”

She couldn't contain her excitement as she took the keys from her chest.

Zachary replied,with his face flushed with excitement.

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"The Thomas family's villa; it's yours."
He reached out his hand and squeezed her waist elatedly. "That girl.Chloe, probably hasn't even realized that I already used up her final payment for the project. I used that money to buy the villa!"

The secretary giggled flirtatiously.

Swallowing the final payment was something Zachary had done countless times; he was familiar with it!

Cloud Infrastructure was Cloud Group's subsidiary, and it had no shortage of partners. Who would dare make a fuss over him swallowing one payment after another?

In Novaria, Cloud Group was everything!

Zachary smirked and touched his belt, "I gave you the villa, so how will you thank me?"

The secretary understood, throwing a seductive glance while slowly reaching down.

Just at that moment.
There was a knock on that door, and a young man's voice came through the wooden door, "Reporting, Sir, the manager of Chloe Renovations is here and wants to see you!"

"Chloe Renovations?”

Zachary was in a good mood and waved his hand impatiently.
"Doesn't she know I'm busy? Tell her to leave,and..."

But suddenly, a wicked gleam flashed in his eyes.

Chloe wasn't ordinary pretty. She was young and beautiful,like a fresh and tender peach. She paid great attention to the final payment for their last collaboration, so she's visited him several times!

"If I can get her into bed..." Zachary's thoughts grew hotter and hotter. He pushed his secretary aside and raised his voice,“Tell her I have some free time, bring her in!”"

Outside the door, the sound of the young man's footsteps quickly faded.

About three minutes later.
With a creak, the door was pushed open from the outside. Chloe and Ethan walking in one after the other.

“Hmm?”

Zachary glanced at her pretty face; his eyesfilled with desire. Then,he looked at Ethan and couldn't hide the hint of mockery at the corner of his eyes.

In the previous visits for payment, she came alone, but now she brought an assistant?

Looking at his expressionless face, Ethan irritated anyone who laid eyes on him!

“Sir.”

Chloe endured Zachary's observant gaze and politely smiled,"According to the agreement, our collaboration has already been completed, and the final payment should've been given to me a month ago."

However,her words were directly interrupted.
Zachary crossed his legs and constantly admired her exquísite figure, his eyes filled with greed, "Miss Miller, you want money.right? Let's be straightforward; I have money! Come to Moon Hotel,Room 1106 at 8 tonight. You know what to do!"

Chloe's mind raced and exploded with anger. With a hum.her delicate fists clenched tightly, shaking with anger.

Scum,rogue,bastard,scum!

Not only did he not give her the money, but he also wanted her to sleep with him?

Shouldn't he go take a piss and look in the mirror to see his ugly face, resembling a whole car accident scene? He was simply disgusting!

"As far as I know, Cloud Infrastructure is Cloud Group's subsidiary," Ethan calmly said beside Chloe. "I have checked Cloud Group's employee regulations, and the 6th article strictly prohibits any department or individual from doing anything damaging to the company's interests, image, reputation, or development."
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"May I ask, if your actions here are reported to Cloud Group's high-
Jevel management, could you still keep your position as president?"

Ethan's voice wasn't loud, but every word was determined and sharp!

"You've got quite a sharp tongue!"

Zachary shifted his legs and sneered at Ethan with a sideways glance."Talking to me about employee regulations?”

As he said that, he slammed the table with arrogance. "Kid,remember that this is my territory, my company! I have the final say!”

"And you, Chloe. Is this the kind of employee you have under you?How dare he talk to me like this? Get him out of here, I don't want to see him any longer!"

"Sir, you've gone too far!"

Chloe's chest was about to burst with anger as she glared fiercely at Zachary,ready to scold him.
"Zachary," Ethan waved his hand gently, signaling her not to say more as he whispered, "I'll give you three minutes to settle the final payment for the cooperation in full. Otherwise,you'll face the consequences. Countdown starts now!”

Three minutes? Countdown?

Zachary burst into laughter instantly.

He patted his thigh, motioning for his secretary to come over as he embraced her thin waist with a sneer. "Secretary, tell them where the final payment is?”

The secretary twisted her waist, glancing at Chloe and Ethan with pursed lips as she softlychuckled."You don't need to think about the fina payment, since the president bought me a villa with it! Do you know about the Thomas family in Novaria? That villa belongs to them!”

The Thomas family villa?!

Ethan's heart skipped a beat.

His emotions couldn't help but become complicated!
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He had lived in the Thomas family's villa for three years and naturally had some feelings toward it. Now that the Thomas family had gone bankrupt, the villa was mortgaged and sold at a low price to Zachary. Even worse, it had been given to his mistress.

A hidden woman!

"Listen carefully! Chloe didn't get it because I've spent all that money!” Zachary obviously didn't notice Ethan's expression, and even if he did, he wouldn't care at all. He arrogantly laughed,"Listen closely and get lost now, or don't blame me for being rude later!”

Ethan understood, and Chloe understood it even more!

She originally wanted to curse angrily, but when she saw Ethan's silent face, she sighed faintly in her heart and pulled his sleeve.“I knew it. We definitely wouldn't get the money back. Forget it, let's go.”

As she spoke, she turned around to leave.

"No,”Ethan shook his head slowly.
His feet seemed to have taken root on the ground. standing firmly in place with his gaze and voice equally cold. "Zachary. I'd like to see how impolite you can be!"

“Oh?” Zachary sneered and pointed at Ethan,full of arrogance."It−S simple to deal with you, isn't it? Secretary, call someone and kick this guy out for me!"

The secretary slid off his thigh, glancing at Ethan with scorn.
Afterward,she picked up the landline on the desk and shouted sweetly,“Bring all the security guards up right now. There's trouble here,and we need these people thrown out!"