Not long after they arrived at the ce, and Ethan stepped out of the car, his sharp gaze taking in the massive estate before him.


    At that moment The men in ck nked him, their silence making the walk toward the main house feel heavier. He could''ve taken them all out earlier, but what good would that have done? Sometimes he knew it''s better to y the game. Let them think they''re in control.


    The grand doors opened to reveal avish dining hall. The sound of clinking sses and softughter filled the air. The family was gathered around an expansive table, the patriarch seated at the head, exuding an air of quiet authority. Ethan''s eyes briefly scanned the room, taking in the finely dressed individuals and the extravagant feastid before them.


    As his presence was noticed, the room fell silent.


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    Immediately all eyes turned to him, and the tension was palpable. The FL celebrity girl from earlier, seated near the head of the table, tilted her head slightly, a smug smile curling her lips. Her eyes sparkled with mischief, as though she were savoring Ethan''s supposed predicament.


    "Well, look who decided to show up,"


    she said, her voice dripping with mockery.


    "I told you you''d regret crossing me and now you''re here looking all worked  up."


    At that moment a soft smile escape her lips.


    " Now look at you, just look at how shameless you''re, talking nonsense at him, let me see how you''re going to escape from the situation you found yourself."


    Hearing what she just said Ethan''s expression didn''t waver as he met her gaze, his face unreadable. Inside, his thoughts were focused. He wanted  her to think she''s won. For now.


    Ethan remained standing, his posture rxed yetmanding. He looked directly at the family master, his expression calm but resolute.


    "I appreciate your hospitality," Ethan said, his voice steady, "but I''m here to clear up some matters, not to dine."


    At that moment The family master, a man in histe sixties with a sharp gaze and a carefully measured demeanor, nodded slowly.@@novelbin@@


    "So be it," he said, his tone neutral but with a hint of authority.


    "Let''s get straight to it, then. Why did you fire my daughter and you have the guts to humiliate her in front of everyone? who gave you the right to make such decisions without consulting her family or the Board members?"


    Upon. hearing what the master just said.


    Ethan''s gaze didn''t waver. "I have every right," he said inly.


    "As far as I''m concerned, I''ve been granted full authority within the entertainmentpany. It''s my responsibility to ensure the business operates efficiently and ethically. Your daughter vited multiple policies and brought disrepute to thepany. Her removal was necessary and if I''m given  the chance to rethink my decision, I would still sent her home again."


    At that moment Ethan adjusted himself.


    "Now I understand why she was going fool of herself, for someone that isn''t talented enough, wall I guess it''s because of you."


    Immediately the room grew more tense as Ethan''s words hung in the air.


    The celebrity girl''s frown deepened, her carefullyposed expression faltering for a brief moment. She clenched her wine ss tightly, her knuckles turning white.


    ''How dare he speak like this in front of my father?'' she thought.


    The master leaned back in his chair, his fingers steepled.


    "And you believe that ''order'' can be achieved by targeting individuals? By undermining families such as mine and ording my daughter in front of me?"


    However Ethan''s eyes remained locked on the older man. "Order isn''t achieved by favoritism or looking the other way," he said firmly. "It''s achieved by fairness. Thepany isn''t a yground for personal whims. I don''t care about power games; I care about results."


    At that moment The celebrity girl shot Ethan a venomous re, her mind racing.


    ''He thinks this is over, but it''s far from it. My father won''t let him get away with this so easily.''


    Ethan noticed her reaction but chose to ignore it. For now, his focus remained on the family master, who studied him with a new level of interest, as though evaluating a potential opponent—or someone he can destroy.


    At that moment Ethan''s sharp gaze shifted to the older man who entered the room, his white-gray hair a stark contrast to the dark suit he wore. His presencemanded immediate respect, yet Ethan''s calm demeanor remained unshaken. The man''s voice carried authority as he addressed Ethan, his toneden with a mixture of criticism and disappointment.


    "The chief manager of all branches," the family master introduced, a faint smile of triumph ying on his lips.


    "It seems you''ve made some decisions that ripple far beyond your understanding."


    The older man stepped closer, his eyes narrowing as they met Ethan''s. "Ethan," he began, his tone deliberate, "you''ve overstepped your authority. You cannot simply fire someone of her stature without proper consultation. Even worse, you decided to release videos that tarnished her image, and thepany. Do you realize the consequences of your actions?"


    Ethan raised an eyebrow, remaining silent, allowing the man to continue.


    "Do you have any idea how many followers we''ve lost because of the disappearance of her and her role the movie?" the older man pressed, his voice growing more pointed. "And that video? It has caused an uproar—people questioning our security, our management, and whether justice can prevail within ourpany. Critics are calling us ipetent, and it''s affecting the brand. This isn''t about just one person; it''s about the legacy of thispany and I won''t allow you destroyed it."


    At that moment The celebrity girl leaned back in her chair, a victorious smirk tugging at the corners of her lips.


    She was curious to see how Ethan so-called authority would saves him now.


    However Ethan sped his hands behind his back, his expression unreadable. Inside, his mind churned. He knew his actions were bold, but they were necessary. If thispany was to thrive, it needed a purge of corruption and favoritism. Still, he understood the weight of the words being thrown at him.


    When the older man finished, the room fell silent, all eyes on Ethan. The family master sipped his wine leisurely, clearly enjoying the spectacle.