Chapter 215: Howard Forces a Marriage Alliance
Stellar Enterprises.
"May refuses to cooperate with the paternity test. There must be something fishy going on," Mitchell sat on the couch, munching on chestnuts. "I've looked into it. When Serena was in the Avery family, May treated her well, even doting on her. Even if this person knew that Serena was a wealthy girl and wanted to please her, it wouldn't explain why she suddenly changed her tune after getting her daughter back."
"It does seem suspicious," Ethan nodded.
"But it won't stop me," Mitchell raised an eyebrow. "Richard will cooperate. If I have Richard's hair and Jasmine's hair, I can do a DNA test and find out."
Ethan leaned back in his chair. "You're somewhat useful in critical moments."
"Look at you saying that," Mitchell stood up and straightened his clothes. "Aren't you going to reward me? That car you bought last year..."
"Deal with the matter first," Ethan disdained Mitchell's behavior of asking for rewards in advance.
Mitchell looked at Ethan with disdain. "You're too stingy. You keep that car locked up in the garage without even driving it. Do you want it to go to waste?"
"Sorry, I'm already married. All of my properties have been notarized as joint assets of both spouses, including the car," Ethan said proudly, taking a sip of coffee. "So, if you want the car, what I say now doesn't matter."
Mitchell's mouth twitched.
Oh no, ever since he tricked Jasmine into signing a prenuptial agreement and got married, Ethan's tail was nearly wagging in the sky.
"Doormat, licked until you have nothing left," Mitchell enviously and bitterly said through gritted teeth.
"I have a wife," Ethan reminded Mitchell.
Mitchell hesitated and ground his back teeth. "If you're capable, go make the announcement."
Ethan raised an eyebrow. "You've become a prophet?"
Mitchell was shocked and rushed towards Ethan, raising his hand to touch his forehead and spinning around him. "Did someone cast a spell on you? Are you still the Ethan I know? You actually want to make an announcement? At this critical moment, have you gone mad?"
The reason Howard forced Ethan to come to the company today was because the Browns would be coming to Stellar Enterprises, and downstairs, the journalists were almost forming a mountain. They were probably waiting for Stellar Enterprises' official announcement.
The official announcement of the marriage between the Brown and Douglas families.
"Ethan scowled at Mitchell.
Ever since he got married, he no longer wanted to talk to people without a spouse.
"Mr. Douglas, the chairman wants you to go over." Liam said anxiously from outside the door.
"What's the matter?" Ethan's voice was low.
"They say... this afternoon, a press conference will be held to announce the marriage between the Brown and Douglas families. They want you to accompany them for lunch." Liam took a sharp breath and his voice trembled.
Ethan's face instantly turned icy.
His fingers lightly tapped on the desktop, and Ethan's voice grew deeper. "Tell Howard that I won't agree to the marriage alliance with the Brown family."
"Mr. Douglas... The board of directors and the lawyer are all present. I think Mr. Howard is forcing you." Liam panicked.
Ethan could just compromise temporarily. It might be for the best.
This was a delicate situation.
Howard had called the board of directors and the lawyer, intending to adjust the shareholding structure.
If Ethan didn't cooperate, if he didn't obediently acknowledge the marriage relationship with the Brown family, Howard would immediately convene the board of directors and remove Ethan as the CEO of Stellar Enterprises.
...
At the mall.
Ethan told her to take a break and rest for a while.
Jasmine knew that something must have happened at Stellar Enterprises.
Howard was going to make a move against Ethan.
"Jasmine, is something bothering you?" Emily wore a professional shop assistant blazer and looked very capable and beautiful.
Jasmine snapped out of her thoughts and took the water cup from Emily's hand. "No... nothing."
She was just a little scared and worried, afraid that Ethan would be fighting alone in the company.
"Emily, what are you doing? Not working properly, attending to customers, and chatting with people who can't afford luxury goods?" The supervisor was somewhat angry and deliberately targeting Emily.
Emily rolled her eyes.
Since her first day working here, the supervisor had been targeting her.
Because she was a "parachute" hire.
The recruitment of saleswomen for these luxury brands also had strict requirements. Emily met the criteria in terms of appearance, but her education was a bit lacking.
And she also had a criminal record.
"We don't entertain idle people here." The supervisor stood in front of Jasmine, not very polite.
Jasmine felt uneasy. "I'm sorry... I'll leave now."
"No need to leave!" Emily angrily looked at the supervisor. "Don't go too far! When your friend comes, you give all sorts of discounts and gifts, what's wrong with my friend coming?"
The supervisor sneered. "My friend is a rich heiress. Her man is the CEO of a company, earning a yearly salary of over ten million. Can your friend compare?"
Emily was so angry she couldn't speak.
Ethan and Jasmine's situation was confidential, and she didn't want to cause trouble for Ethan and Jasmine.
Jasmine wanted to speak up for Emily, and just then, Ethan called.
"I'll answer a call." Jasmine said nervously, quickly picking up the phone.
"Douglas... Mr. Douglas!" Jasmine's heart was racing. She was afraid something had happened.
In the morning, when Jasmine passed by the entrance of Stellar Enterprises, she saw many reporters.
She heard that today was the day of the Brown family and Douglas family's union, and Howard was holding a press conference at three in the afternoon.
"Did you have a good breakfast?" Ethan asked softly.
Jasmine stuttered for a while before getting to the point. "Mr. Douglas, I heard from Liam that Mr. Howard held a board meeting and brought a team of lawyers. He threatened you with the distribution of shares..."
Ethan was silent. Wilson's hoarse voice finally spoke. "Don't listen to that big mouth Liam."
"Ethan..." Jasmine hid in a quiet corner, because her heart was pounding and her hands were tingling, she could only crouch down to barely have the strength. "Or... you could temporarily agree to the union with the Brown family, even if, even if it's just a temporary solution."
Jasmine spoke softly, but her eyes unconsciously turned red.
She really didn't want to see Ethan and Harper announce their engagement.
She didn't want to watch Ethan openly have a fiancee outside.
And she, she was just a shadow that couldn't withstand the light, a joke.
"Intentionally trying to make me angry?" Ethan was clearly unhappy.
Jasmine lowered her head, tears already hanging on her long eyelashes. "No...I was afraid..."
"Afraid of what? Didn't I tell you to trust your man?" Ethan's voice became softer.
Jasmine's heart eased a bit, but she still blamed herself for not being able to help Ethan.
"Where are you?" Ethan spoke again.
"At, at IF, I'm with Emily..." Jasmine hurriedly spoke, hoping to reassure Ethan.
"With Emily? Do you like any of her bags and jewelry? You can use my card freely."
Ethan suddenly remembered that Jasmine hadn't used the card he gave her even once.
"No, no need, I don't, I don't like them." Jasmine's ears turned red.
She didn't want these luxury items.
When she was at the Wilsons' house, Evan also liked to buy her expensive bags, but she felt it was unnecessary. A $30 bag could be used for a long time.
"Wait for me there, I'll come find you, we'll have lunch together."
Without waiting for Jasmine's refusal, Ethan hung up the phone.
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