Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 158 Ethan Picks Up Justin After School

All the department employees were at a team-building event, everyone chatting and laughing.

"Mr. Branson, come have a drink. You'll soon be the deputy CEO. We're counting on your support in the future."

Branson sat in the place of honor, reveling in everyone's flattery.

"Don't put it like that, I'm not worthy," Branson said with a smile, the insincerity plain on his face.

"If Mr. Branson isn't worthy, then we might as well all leave the company," a few colleagues chimed in, prompting laughter from everyone.

"Mr. Branson, we've all heard; you're the only choice for deputy CEO. The chairman's confidence in you is one thing, our support is another, and even Mr. Ethan feels threatened-that's the third reason. If not you as Vice President, then who?"

"Exactly. If the deputy CEO isn't you, we'll all protest."

"We can't have that; I haven't incited the staff to create trouble," Branson joked, raising his hand to quiet the crowd.

With such strong support from these people, he felt even more confident.

Outside, Ethan entered with Jasmine and Liam in tow.

Everyone was surprised to see Ethan. "Mr. Ethan? You're actually joining a team- building event?"

"My goodness, are we seeing right? That's Mr. Ethan, right?"

"Indeed, it's Mr. Ethan himself. Why would Mr. Ethan come in person? Is it because of Mr. Branson's promotion to Vice President?"

"It seems to be a done deal, just waiting for the official announcement," someone murmured.

"Quiet down everybody, Mr. Ethan is going to say a few words and then leave." Liam stepped forward, signaling for silence.

However, no one paid attention to Liam. The place remained in disarray, with everyone whispering and murmuring amongst themselves.

Ethan, however, was the picture of composure, his face betraying nothing beyond his usual aloofness.

"Everybody, quiet!" Branson stood up and approached with a meaningful smile. "Mr. Ethan, please, your speech."

As Branson spoke, the employees fell silent.

Clearly, they were snubbing Liam, the CEO's assistant, while showing respect to their project manager, Branson.

Branson was quite pleased, considering it a subtle show of dominance over Ethan.

seasoned company man, he knew the advantage of instilling a little fear in the leadership for

way, he could keep Ethan

he

effort on this project. You've all worked hard," Ethan said with a deep voice, giving

stand that smug

bear it, so he reluctantly gave a couple of compliments. "Mr. Branson has always been a

flatter me,

knew some honors were best shared, as it added to one's

for him alone to leave,

other matters to attend to." Ethan turned to leave,

hotel, Ethan's mood was clearly

cautiously, her heart racing with

Ethan, and it

and he takes a mile, damn!" Liam cursed as he got into the car,

Ethan ordered in a

the car door, stealing a glance

estate meant facing

the car with a stern face, not uttering a

took Jasmine's hand, reassuring her not

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watched Liam nervously, hoping he wouldn't

them or not, and even appeared to be taunting him with the

and didn't look

...

yes. Right, you guessed it. Ethan came to

Ethan does, I am loyal

we must

smiling again. "Don't worry, I will also keep up with the Chairman. When the time is right, Mr. Daniel will certainly be the true power holder of Stellar

high

piece that she

piece was Clara's trump card in

the position of Vice President, she would

wouldn't matter how capable Ethan was. Without the support of his

...

you sure you want to let Jasmine play

cliques. Just look at those people today. What a facade! If one didn't know better, they might think Branson was the CEO. I've taken great pains to get

was capable, Ethan's trust in her seemed

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