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.

too cunning lately. What gave them the guts to collaborate on a

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

move against the Wilsons was a calculated show of force, a lesson for

also a wake-up call to the SHC Group

...

The Douglas Family Estate.

but he's suddenly gone on the offensive against the Wilsons," Daniel said, holding back his anger

"What did you boys do to tick off

such bold moves. He knew better than anyone that less

had been on her trail for three days now and not a peep! She better stay hidden because if Evan and Daniel catch

"Jasmine?" Howard inquired, puzzled.

and somehow, that lowlife managed to get Ethan to back her up." Daniel

and

not gonna come clean, I

too well; the man would never betray the Douglas family over a fling,

was nothing more than a convenient excuse for Ethan to make

move.

moment before casting a nervous glance

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... thinking we

Howard's expression turned stone-cold. Frowning at Daniel, he sternly questioned, "Growing too big for your britches,