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.

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

way, he could keep Ethan

still a junior, and he must focus on networking

all worked hard," Ethan said with a deep voice, giving Branson a

couldn't stand

couple of compliments. "Mr. Branson has always been a role model for me;

face. "You flatter me,

knew some

came calling, it was one thing for him alone to leave, and quite

Ethan turned to leave, not wanting to

the hotel, Ethan's

her

a rare deviation for Ethan, and it

mile, damn!" Liam cursed as he got into the

to the Douglas estate," Ethan ordered

by the car door, stealing a glance at

to the Douglas estate meant facing

with a stern face,

hand, reassuring her not to

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nervously, hoping he wouldn't

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

Liam was focused on driving and

...

guessed it.

wouldn't be here without your support. Trust me, no matter what Ethan does, I am loyal to you.

remember, we must be grateful," Clara

you," Branson reassured, smiling again. "Don't worry, I will also

had high

piece that

trump card in the

President, she would have claimed half of Stellar Enterprises

capable Ethan was. Without the

...

sure you want to let Jasmine play around like this?" Liam asked anxiously as Jasmine went to pick up

look at those people today. What a facade! If one didn't know better, they might think Branson was the CEO. I've

Ethan's trust in her seemed a

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better take a good look in the mirror,"