Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 157

Chapter 157 Good Men Are All Henpecked Husbands

I felt like I was frozen, just staring at him, unable to move.

He smirked at me. "What? You don't believe me?"

"Spell it out," I demanded.

Richard leaned against the elevator wall, arms crossed, looking at me with that indifferent gaze.

Usually, he looked like a mischievous kid. But in that suit, he seemed a bit more grown-up. Still, arrogance was just part of who he was.

"He took down Silent Grove Village. I didn't wrong him, did I? Victor once promised me Silent Grove Village, but he wrecked it. Shouldn't I get something in return?"

If Silent Grove Village really went under, it was because Ethan gave Faris the neighboring land, letting him build a cemetery there.

Richard suddenly smirked again, all cocky. "But Faris did a good job. I heard that place was cursed, and I didn't want it anyway."

The elevator dinged, and he strolled out with his hands in his pockets, whistling like he didn't have a care in the world.

The doors closed again. I took a deep breath and looked at my reflection in the elevator wall. The smooth surface twisted my shadow. When I got to the top floor, I walked into Ethan's office.

He looked up from his work, a bit surprised to see me.

"What brings you here?"

"I miss you," I said straight up.

Ethan's lips curved into a smile, and a gentle look spread across his handsome face.

"Why'd you let Richard work here?" I asked.

He thought for a moment and then said calmly, "He wanted in, so I let him. Richard won't get the pressure and responsibility of being a general manager unless he experiences it himself."

I clutched my handbag, swallowed hard, and asked, "But he said you owe him. He also said he went to jail because of you. What's that about?"

Ethan put down his pen, lit a cigarette, and leaned back in his chair.

"Richard can say that. But in the end, it's his own mess."

Ethan always seemed so calm, never rattled by anything.

I stayed quiet, waiting for him to go on.

"He couldn't even get into a regular college, so we paid for him to go to a lower-tier one, but he got kicked out soon after. He wasted his time and wanted everything handed to him. When I offered him the management of Silent Grove Village, he wasn't interested. But he was all about the general manager spot at Skyline International Corporation. I told him, nothing I have today was handed to me; I earned it all myself. If he wants a good life, he's got to fight for it. So, out of spite, he tried. But I didn't expect him to go down the wrong path."

So, it was all Richard's fault, but he pinned everything on Ethan.

tone for everyone. Can he really handle being the general manager

faith in Richard running

being a general manager is all about sipping coffee and enjoying the AC. He'll get it

of success but have

moved the mouse, and clicked twice. Soothing

serious work attitude, so I was puzzled why he suddenly

over to me, and gently wrapped his arms around my

"Come on, let's dance."

wondering what had gotten

don't know how," I

a gentle smile

know. So I'll teach

to his shoulder, held my other

was nervous because I

making me even more

me with a smile. "Just step on me. My shoes

for a while, I finally got

not bad."

a bit embarrassed and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly

knew you couldn't. If I had pulled you to

that you've learned, I'll have a dance partner in the future." He

another

Ethan gradually lowered his head, resting his chin

held each other

one heavy and long. Mixed with the music, I could

with Oliver. Ethan must be

at the door, and

doorframe, lazily watching us

the office, huh? Quite

Ethan slowly straightened up.

strolled in, spun the chair in front of the

for me?" Richard asked, looking

adjusted his clothes, walked back to his chair, and sat down, his expression already

know this stuff inside out." Richard flipped through the documents casually and sneered. "So much? It's like a teacher assigning homework.

you think you have no value here?" Richard was momentarily speechless, scratched his head, and picked up the stack of documents. "Fine, I'll read them,

leave, he glanced at me, then

Mine is, at most, half the size. Shouldn't you give me a bigger one? In case I get the urge to dance in the office, I'll have the

said, "That's not an unreasonable request. When your abilities

moment, then

Starlight City for a promotional event. There will be a

to

Nora had mentioned this

someone with me?" I

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