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

way, he could

was still a junior, and he must focus on networking rather

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

couldn't stand that

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

grin nearly split his face. "You flatter me, Mr.

the old fox that he was, Branson knew some honors were best shared, as it

if a headhunter came calling, it was one thing for him

Ethan turned to leave, not wanting

hotel, Ethan's mood was

followed behind cautiously, her heart

was a rare deviation for Ethan, and it was

Liam cursed as he got into

estate," Ethan

the car door, stealing

the Douglas estate meant facing Daniel, Clara, Howard,

sat in the car with a stern face, not uttering

just surreptitiously took Jasmine's hand, reassuring

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Liam nervously, hoping he wouldn't

not, and even appeared to be taunting him

driving and didn't look in the rearview

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quiet corner and call Clara after Ethan and Jasmine left. "Madam, yes, yes, yes. Right, you guessed it. Ethan came to see me. He's trying to win me over, clearly because he sees me as a threat." "Well, congratulations in

I wouldn't be here without your support. Trust me, no matter what Ethan does, I am loyal to you. Just say the word..." Branson spoke obsequiously over

you remember, we must

issues... I wouldn't have made it without you," Branson reassured, 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

had high hopes

an important piece that she had strategically

Clara's trump card in the

of Vice President, she would have claimed

matter how capable Ethan was. Without the

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man of Mr. Ethan's. Are you sure you want to let Jasmine play around like this?" Liam asked anxiously as Jasmine went to pick up Justin, turning back to

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 rid of Branson without success. Do you think Jasmine can do it?" Liam was still

trust

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