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.

been too cunning lately. What gave them the

contacted Mr. Patrick of SHC Group

Ethan's move against the Wilsons was a calculated show of force, a lesson for both the Wilson

also a wake-up call to the

...

The Douglas Family Estate.

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

and glanced at Evan. "What

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

darkening with anger. They had been on her trail

"Jasmine?" Howard inquired, puzzled.

to back her up." Daniel was seething. Deep

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

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

the man would never betray the Douglas family over a fling, especially not

nothing more than a convenient

move.

before casting a nervous glance

Daniel and I were working on a project. We've been involved with Mr. Patrick of SHC

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