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.

What gave them the guts to collaborate on a project

Patrick of SHC Group behind the scenes, clearly aiming to bypass Ethan and go

was a calculated show of force, a lesson for

a wake-up call to the SHC Group

...

The Douglas Family Estate.

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

furrowed his brow and glanced at Evan. "What did you boys do to tick off

well enough; without a serious provocation, he wouldn't make such bold moves. He knew better than anyone that

Jasmine," Daniel spat out, his face darkening with anger. They had been on her trail for three days now and not

"Jasmine?" Howard inquired, puzzled.

Ethan to back her up." Daniel was seething. Deep down, he knew Ethan

secret dealings he and Evan

"If you're not gonna come clean, I can't help

the man would never betray the Douglas family over a fling, especially not for someone like Jasmine. Daniel and Evan were

She was nothing more than a convenient excuse for Ethan

move.

froze for a moment before

Evan confessed in a hushed tone, "Uncle, Daniel and I were working on a project. We've been involved with Mr. Patrick of SHC Group and a few partners. Perhaps Ethan misconstrued our intentions...

"Growing too big for your britches, are you? Don't want to follow your brother's