Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 52 The Trap

Liam stared at Ethan in shock and panic. How could Mr. Douglas, usually so adept at strategy in the business world, be so blinded by concern for a child?

With Stellar Enterprises holding out, the Wilsons' project faced daily delays. Each day past the contract deadline meant another sizable chunk of penalty fees a fortune indeed.

Ethan didn't give a damn about the Wilsons' fate, but since the Douglas and Wilson families were tied by marriage, it was easy to raise suspicions that Ethan had it out for his own brother, Daniel.

Family feuds were already a ticking time bomb within Stellar Enterprises, and such disputes could easily spell trouble for himself.

"Mr. Douglas..." Liam ventured cautiously, compelled to speak his mind, "You seem... unusually concerned about Jasmine and the kid. It's... not like you."

Liam had put it mildly. Ethan's involvement was not just uncharacteristic-it was downright astonishing.

Ethan couldn't be bothered with a long explanation. "Sometimes, whether it's people or events, you have to look beyond the surface to see the truth."

Liam paused, unsure what Ethan meant.

But Ethan always had his reasons for doing things.

A man like Ethan, who prioritized his career, wouldn't easily fall for any woman. Nor would he pressure the Wilsons over Justin, unless...

Unless the Wilsons had done something to provoke Ethan and Justin's case was just the tipping point.

Liam nodded in understanding and left the office, chiding himself for oversimplifying the situation.

cunning lately. What gave them the guts to collaborate on

Mr. Patrick of SHC Group behind the scenes, clearly aiming to bypass Ethan

Wilsons was a calculated show of force, a lesson for both the

was also a wake-up call to the SHC Group

...

The Douglas Family Estate.

I'm glad you're back. Ethan... I don't know what's gotten into him, but he's suddenly gone

brow and glanced at Evan. "What did you boys do

serious provocation, he wouldn't make such bold moves. He knew better than anyone that less

of that bitch Jasmine," Daniel spat out, his face darkening with anger. They had been on her trail for three days now and not a peep! She better stay hidden because if

"Jasmine?" Howard inquired, puzzled.

lowlife managed to get Ethan to back her up." Daniel was seething. Deep down, he knew Ethan wouldn't

Howard know about the secret dealings he and Evan had with Mr. Patrick

"If you're not gonna come clean, I

the Douglas family over a fling, especially not for someone like Jasmine. Daniel and Evan were clearly not telling the whole

She was nothing more than a convenient excuse for Ethan

move.

before

hushed tone, "Uncle, Daniel and I were working on a project. We've been involved with Mr. Patrick of SHC Group and a few

he sternly questioned, "Growing too big for your britches, are you? Don't want to follow