Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

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.

he really handle being the general manager

had zero faith in Richard running

a general manager is all about sipping coffee and enjoying the AC.

glam of success but have

twice. Soothing music started playing from the small speakers on

serious work attitude, so I was puzzled why he

me, and

"Come on, let's dance."

was stunned, wondering what had gotten into

don't know how," I

lowered his head, a gentle smile

So

one of my hands to his shoulder, held my other hand

no audience, I was nervous because I had

times, making me even more embarrassed

a smile. "Just step

I finally got the

good, not bad." He

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

party the other day, I noticed you were unhappy. I didn't dance with you because I knew you couldn't. If I had pulled you to dance, it would have been a trap, right?" So Ethan

learned, I'll have a dance partner in the future."

one song ended, another

his head, resting his chin gently on my shoulder, and slowly wrapped

end, we just held each other tightly, moving slowly to

and long. Mixed with the music, I

lately, especially the mess with Oliver. Ethan must be feeling pretty

there was clapping at the door, and

was leaning against the doorframe, lazily

the office, huh?

Ethan slowly straightened up.

strolled in, spun the chair in front of the desk, and

for me?" Richard asked,

clothes, walked back to his chair, and sat

general manager, you need to know this stuff inside out." Richard flipped through the documents casually and sneered. "So much? It's like a teacher assigning homework. What does it matter if I get it

right. The company ran just fine without you. So, do you think you have no value here?" Richard

to leave, he glanced at me, then stopped at

is too big. 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,

look up, writing with his pen as he said, "That's not an unreasonable request. When

the door for a moment, then patted the documents

be in Starlight City for a promotional event. There will be a new show press conference. Are you

to

remembered that Nora had

someone with me?" I