CHAPTER 123: CHAPTER 123: ETHAN GRANT IS FORCED TO MARRY WENDY BELL

CEO’s office.

Yvette looked at her small desk pushed into the corner, feeling very uneasy. "Mr. Grant, why don’t I... go, go outside? It’s fine out there."

The CEO also needed private space, her working in here was inappropriate.

"What does ’personal assistant’ mean?" Ethan put down the contract in his hand and asked.

Yvette lowered her head and stayed silent, not daring to make him angry.

"Coffee." Ethan pointed to the coffee cup.

Yvette quickly went over, taking the coffee cup to help Ethan make coffee.

"The Jennings Family elder won’t give up Summers’ custody that easily. He’s waiting for you to make a mistake." Ethan casually reminded her.

Yvette paused at the doorway but said nothing.

"If needed, Christopher can accompany you to process Summers’ household registration." Ethan said smugly without looking up.

He just hadn’t admitted that he actually really liked Summers.

Until he met Summers, Ethan thought he disliked children.

After meeting Summers, Ethan realized he wasn’t against children; he just simply disliked Chelsea’s son, Stephen Sinclair.

"Thanks... Thank you, Mr. Grant, but no need." Yvette shook her head.

Even if Ethan had the intention to help her, she couldn’t do it.

If Summers’ household registration was moved under Ethan’s name, their secret relationship would be discovered by the Jennings Family.

Moreover, she and Ethan were just in a cooperative relationship.

As Henry Jennings said, Ethan would likely marry Wendy sooner or later.

Perhaps within three years, or maybe less, Ethan would grow tired.

No point in causing a fuss.

Besides, if Summers did fall under Ethan’s name, it would legally become a foster relationship, meaning Summers could claim a share of Ethan’s assets, which the Grant Family would never allow.

Yvette wasn’t stupid; she had no intention of bringing trouble or complications to herself and Summers.

Ethan remained silent; he understood Yvette’s concerns.

This marriage itself was a cooperative relationship that could end anytime.

Leaving the office, Yvette went to make coffee for Ethan.

"Mr. Grant." Arthur Grant arrived, and Yvette stepped aside.

Arthur glanced at Yvette and entered Ethan’s office.

"The Bell Family members came to see me today." Arthur got straight to the point.

"If it’s unrelated to work, we can talk when I get home." Ethan refused to communicate.

"Jayden is coming out soon, and in half a year or so, Yvette will pose no threat to the Grant Family anymore. Just get rid of her." Arthur frowned, urging Ethan to get rid of Yvette, leaving her around was a ticking bomb. "Your relationship with Wendy is obvious, isn’t it? We’re all adults, this isn’t about responsibility. If the Bell Family brings it up, are you planning to bear the accusation of rape or marry her?"

Ethan threw his pen down with a snap. "Since we’re all adults, both parties are responsible. The hotel room was in my name, why was she there? Drunkenness as an excuse? How did she get in? Do they really think I’m an idiot?"

Wendy, if she truly appeared as innocent and naive, how did she end up in his room!

"So you suffered a loss?" Arthur was so angry his face turned pale.

Ethan frowned. "If the Bell Family insists on pursuing this, I’ll pursue the Bell Family’s responsibility, marriage is impossible."

"There’s no room for discussion. This concerns the Grant Family’s reputation, and while you can afford to lose face, the Grant Family cannot! Don’t think you’ve grown big wings and can do as you please. This company doesn’t just run according to your wishes yet!" Arthur was frustrated by Ethan’s rebelliousness.

"Marry yourself." Ethan ignored Arthur, pretending not to hear.

"You!" Arthur was so upset he was breathless. Was this even humane speech?

"I’ve already agreed to the marriage alliance between the Grant and Bell Families, and the Bell Family has leaked it to the media, making sure Yvette keeps her mouth shut. If she leaks even the slightest hint, I’ll make her disappear from Meridia." Arthur lowered his voice threateningly.

Ethan looked up at Arthur. "You’re threatening me?"

"I’m talking about that Yvette! A woman with no decency, having a child for a dubious man, her personal life messy; keeping her around is like keeping a bomb. I’m saying this for your own good." Arthur slammed the table, genuinely angry.

"Melody Crowe has decency? Back then, seducing a married man and having two illegitimate sons, you faced the opposition and brought her home. I’m learning from you." Ethan leaned back on his chair, speaking again.

"Also, Yvette is my wife. You humiliating her is humiliating me. Did you see her personal life being messy? Giving birth for dubious men is a fact, Henry Jennings is indeed a scumbag, but that’s the man’s fault, what’s it got to do with Yvette?"

"You call yourself a high-class gentleman, an intellectual. Don’t lose your dignity." Ethan reminded Arthur to consider his words.

"Ethan Grant!" Arthur’s hands shook with anger. "You think you’re secure just because you hold these shares? You’re too simplistic, your grandfather’s shares, legally speaking, half belongs to Jayden. Your mother’s shares, initially belongs to me through inheritance, whether I pass it on or not depends on my mood."

Arthur was using shares to pressure Ethan.

"Be my guest." Ethan also wanted to see how far Arthur could go.

Would he allocate his mother’s shares to Jayden too?

Ha...

"Ethan, you’ve always been my pride. Don’t let me down. If you comply, get engaged to Wendy first, and marry her after dealing with Yvette, I won’t bring up the shares issue. If you don’t comply, don’t blame your father for being ruthless." Arthur sneered and turned to leave.

He was here today to enlighten Ethan.

Ethan leaned back on his chair, his expression dark.

Arthur certainly had the leverage to threaten him.

From the perspective of inheritance, he wasn’t in a favorable position.

Ethan’s mother passed too suddenly, the will was maliciously concealed by Arthur, not notarized or claimed within the stipulated time.

The grandfather’s shares also faced similar issues.

So, even though all the shares were currently in Ethan’s hands, as long as Arthur wanted to fight, he could still win.

Outside the door, Yvette held the coffee cup tightly against her aching heart.

Ethan’s situation within Grant Group was indeed more difficult than she had imagined.

"The coffee’s gone cold." Ethan stood at the door, smiling as he looked at Yvette hiding outside.

Yvette’s eyes reddened, and she walked in. "Mr. Grant, should we... get a divorce?"

"You think I can’t protect you?" Ethan asked.

"No..." Yvette shook her head.

She didn’t want to see Ethan troubled.

For some reason, Arthur threatening Ethan made her feel distressed.

"Trust me." Ethan did not explain, only asked Yvette to trust him.

Yvette looked up at Ethan, nodded, and felt a strange sense of peace.

"Yvette! Come out! Yvette!"

"Yvette, you bitch, get out!"

Outside, chaotic screams came, Summers yelling hysterically.

Yvette froze for a moment, unsure what happened, wanting to go out and see.

Ethan raised his hand and grabbed Yvette’s collar. "Why get involved in the commotion, go write an apology."