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Alice had seamed Eban had married into the Chen family for their power and influence, not mulizing bad become a kape man. Could the domineering Ethan actually handle being a kept man? Alice highly douded i

Elan raised an eyebrow “You didn’t know? The engagement was set over a year ago.”

I had no idea. He rarely came home and never mentioned it She’d only found out in college, through Chloe, in her past life. Even then, he’d never mentioned being a kept man; probably too ashamed.

Alice’s lips curled into a sardonic smile. No wonder the Windhams‘ business has boomed this past your. Ethan’s been busy, barely home The Chen family’s resources must have fueled his rapid success. His brothers, Tapec bally the fourth and sixth, had also thrived; it all made sense.

now.

Kihan scoffed.“What right does a kept man have to threaten you?” Alice had built her success on her own merit.

Alice nodded, understanding dawning. She turned to Ethan.“Thanks. But how did you get here?” The press conference had been kept strictly confidential, only Jackson knew.

I happened to see you leaving TG, so I investigated. Heard about the press conference, and decided to watch the show.” Ethan omitted the part about overhearing his mother’s phone call about Alice,

Alice didn’t suspect anything. She looked at the TG PR team. “Looks like the corporate press

conference is off.”

Ms. Windham, don’t worry. I’ll see what I can do.” Rima was heading back to report to Jackson, to determine the next course of action.

Ethan, understanding the implication, said to Alice, “The Chens have always controlled the media, even more so than TG. Your brother’s quite the player, hooking up with the Chens.” Not everyone could snag a Chen family meal ticket.

“I know, but it’s not insurmountable.” Alice knew the Windhams‘ aggressive actions were to silence her, to prevent her from exposing their secrets. But even if they succeeded, if she refused to settle, her brother, Caleb, would still face consequences. The Windhams should be the ones. worried.

Seeing Alice’s concern, Ethan confidently said, “Don’t worry, things might be resolved by tomorrow.” If his brother hadn’t been out of town, the press conference would have gone

p ahead as planned. But with his mother and the Chens applying pressure…

Alice looked at Ethan.“Thanks for the good luck. I’m heading back to school. Dinner’s on me sometime.” She appreciated his help.

Ethan added, “I’ll drive you. Then we can check out your team’s training. See if you’re worthy opponents.”

them.” Alice readily agreed; Ethan as a sparring partner

Ethan

I need to report. Today’s press conference was canceled.” “Why?” Jackson frowned. Everything had been

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shocked by the Chen family’s involvement and the revelation that Ethan

asked, “How’s Alice?”

to help,

she’s not

doing fine.

Ethan engaged to the Chen daughter?” “Honestly, I didn’t know. The Chens kept it under wraps. They said

wild.”

Alice’s aborted press

did Ethan find out? I

know. I’ll

ask my uncle about the situation with the

stunned by the

Ethan, but he didn’t answer. He texted him, asking how

He

and Ethan appeared at the esports club, the members were stunned, then erupted in screams. Who would

had

smiled at everyone.“He’ll be your sparring partner

and forced to start his “job.” He mentally noted to get reimbursed from

in her office, Alice told Lana Parker,

press conference go? I didn’t see

“It didn’t happen.”

worry about

Caleb had been in trouble, but he was incredibly worried about Caleb. Apparently, he’d

phone rang–Caleb. She hung up without answering. The office phone rang; she cautiously

heard you were going

it strange. He

“That’s right, but the press conference was stopped. I’ll do a livestream.

stop me.”

Brother to Third Brother for treatment, so he can’t testify about the will. Do you really want to watch all that

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