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.

sets the tone for everyone. Can he really

zero faith in Richard running Skyline

about sipping coffee and enjoying

glam of success but have no clue about the

and clicked twice. Soothing music started playing from

attitude, so I

up, walked over to me, and gently wrapped

"Come on, let's dance."

was stunned, wondering what

know how," I

gentle smile spreading across his

know. So I'll teach

guided one of my hands to his shoulder, held my other hand tightly, and started moving

was no audience, I was nervous

stepped on his feet several times, making me even more

a smile. "Just step

while, I finally got the hang of

bad." He praised me

a bit embarrassed and asked softly, "Why did you suddenly think of teaching me

because I knew you couldn't. If I had pulled you to dance, it would have been a trap, right?"

learned, I'll have a dance

one song ended, another

and Ethan gradually lowered his head, resting his chin gently on my shoulder, and slowly wrapped his arms

we just held each other tightly, moving slowly

long. Mixed with

has gone down lately, especially the mess with Oliver. Ethan must

there was clapping at the

doorframe, lazily watching us

in the office,

Ethan slowly straightened up.

spun the chair in front of

looking for me?" Richard asked,

to his chair, and sat down, his expression

out." Richard flipped through the documents casually and sneered. "So much? It's

right. The company ran just fine without you. So, do you think you have no value here?" Richard was momentarily speechless, scratched his head, and picked up the stack of

he turned to leave, he glanced at me, then stopped at the door and looked around the

office is too big. Mine is, at most, half the size. Shouldn't you give me a bigger one? In

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

at the door for a moment, then patted the documents in his

Starlight City for a promotional event. There will be a new show press conference. Are you going?" Ethan suddenly

course, I had to go. Not going

had

someone with me?" I

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