Chapter 224: Ethan Completely Unleashed Himself
"I've been with Harper for six years? Who told you that? Even if they are reporters, spreading rumors is still against the law," Ethan turned his head and looked at the reporters. "It was Miss Harper who said it on her Weibo and even posted... a recording of you saying that you take responsibility for her," the reporters were already starting to get scared, nervously looking at Ethan.
There was no denying that Ethan's presence was really intimidating. Ethan sneered, Harper was really desperate now. "Liam, gather evidence and sue the rumor spreaders, whether it's Harper or those malicious reporters, don't let any of them get away with it," Ethan said in a deep voice, turning around and walking towards the elevator.
Harper thought that by releasing a recording of Ethan admitting his responsibility, she would leave Ethan speechless. This way, even if Ethan refused to be engaged to her, she could still win public sympathy and prevent the Brown family from reaching the point of no return. Unfortunately, Harper underestimated Ethan. She didn't expect Ethan to truly confront Howard, nor did she expect him to directly sue her for spreading false information.
Thirty minutes after Brown, Ethan directly sent a lawyer's letter on Weibo and mentioned Harper's Weibo account. He stated that he was going to sue her for spreading rumors. Furthermore, due to her rumors, his and his partner's normal life had been severely affected. He also mentioned that Harper needed medical attention, as delusional disorder is a disease.
Ethan's Weibo immediately filled with comments from his female fans. "I even said that Mr. Douglas and I were together six years ago. Show some evidence. What can a edited recording prove?"
"This recording has obviously been edited. I will hold you responsible. Responsible for what? Does responsibility only apply to relationships between men and women? Can't it be the responsibility of a brother to his sister? Can't it be responsibility in terms of work?"
Despite some opposition to Ethan's confrontational behavior, it was clear that Ethan had achieved his goal. That is, to divert the focus of online public opinion onto himself and keep Jasmine hidden.
"Ethan!" Howard had completely angered Ethan. His hands were shaking. Did Ethan intend to infuriate him to death?
"Howard, your Douglas family has gone too far!" Lance angrily called Howard. "Is this what you meant by resolving the situation? Resolving it through a trial? Ethan wants to sue our Harper? He wants to kill my daughter?"
Howard's face turned black with anger, realizing that his son had long since left his control.
"Howard, don't forget, when Ethan's mother was sick, you put in a lot of effort." Lance was reminding Howard.
Howard was already furious, and upon hearing this, his face became even darker. "Old Brown, it's meaningless when it comes to tearing our faces apart."
"Hmph." Lance snorted.
"Our Brown family is on the verge of collapse, the Patrick family has even called off the engagement. Regardless, the Douglas family must give an explanation. I'll give you three days to think about it, we'll either sink or swim."
After hanging up the phone, Howard intentionally threw the nearby glass onto the ground. Damn it, Davis!
"Chairman, please calm down, calm down." Seeing Howard's bad mood, the assistant panicked and handed him some fast-acting heartburn medication.
"Chairman, please don't get angry."
"Don't get angry."
...
Conference room.
Ethan entered the conference room before Howard and looked at the board members who were already seated in their positions. He spoke in a low voice, "Is the company going bankrupt? Why is everyone here today so punctual?"
The board members glanced at each other but no one spoke first.
"Ethan, you've gone too far this time," Clara was the first to speak up.
"Are you a board member?" Ethan lazily sat in his chair, no longer feeling restrained as the former CEO.
Clara was taken aback.
"If you're not a board member, why are you still here? Waiting for the new year?" Ethan gestured for security to escort Clara out.
Clara's face turned dark. "Ethan, I may be your elder. Your mother passed away early, and it was I who raised you."
"Elder? I don't consider you a human being, let alone someone worthy of respect," Ethan tapped on the table.
The other elders were shocked.
Was this child completely out of control today?
"Ethan... she is, after all, your father's wife. Give your father some face."
"Uncle Michael, does my father have any face left? I thought at his age, he wouldn't care about dignity anymore," Ethan lazily leaned back in his chair, a look on his face that said, "What can you do to me?"
Liam stood on the side, wiping the sweat off his forehead.
Mr. Douglas has lost it today...
"Ethan! Don't go too far! My mother didn't provoke you, but you repeatedly hurt her. Now you don't even respect our father?" Daniel Douglas slammed the table and stood up, shouting at Ethan.
"If yelling could solve problems, even a mad dog could rule the world," Ethan sneered, sitting up straight.
Daniel Douglas was nearly driven mad by Ethan. Even at a time like this, Ethan was still this arrogant.
"Ethan, I'll see if you can still laugh in a moment," Daniel Douglas gritted his teeth and spoke.
"Don't worry, even if your mother died, I could still laugh," Ethan said lazily.
Liam looked up at the ceiling. Mr. Douglas's mouth really knows no bounds.
As Ethan appeared more relaxed, the members of the board became more uncertain.
Howard said he was confident he could take back Ethan's shares and kick him out of the company.
But Ethan didn't seem afraid at all.
"Ethan, why are you playing this game of ignoring your father? You're really pushing his limits..." Someone tried to play peacemaker, mediating between father and son.
After all, the drawbacks of a family-run business lay in conflicts and disputes within the family, which could affethe company's operations as a whole.
They could see Ethan's abilities, and if they squeezed him out, it wouldn't be advantageous in the long run.
However, the immediate benefits Clara offered were too high, and those with short-sighted views couldn't see the long-term repercussions.
"My father is in good health. I heard he's even planning to marry into the Brown family and take on a second wife," Ethan glanced at Clara with a cocked head. "Is that true?"
"Bang!" With a loud noise, Howard kicked open the meeting room door from outside.
Ethan smirked sarcastically, finding Howard ridiculous.
"Ethan! Get out of here, leave the company. As of now, you are no longer my son, Howard!" Howard panicked, trembling all over as if he was about to get enraged to death.
"Howard!" Clara began her act, rushing forward and bursting into tears. "Howard, please don't be angry. You're not feeling well, what if you get sick from being so mad?"
"You ungrateful child!" Howard continued to shake from anger.
"Where is the lawyer? Call him in! I want to take back all of Ethan's shares immediately!" Howard pounded the table and yelled.
Liam's face turned pale with anxiety as he looked at Ethan.
Meanwhile, Ethan seemed to be watching a show.
"Howard, calm down. You can't act impulsively in this matter."
"That's right, Howard."
"Don't get angry with your child." Some members of the board began playing peacemakers.
But some fanned the flames. "Howard, this son of yours is out of control!"
Clara's teary face couldn't hide her excitement and elation anymore.
To Ethan, losing his shares in Stellar Enterprises and being kicked out meant nothing.
"You ungrateful child!" Howard continued to curse.
"Chairman! The CEO of Cunningham's Family Group, Nolan Cunningham, personally came here. He says... Cunningham's Family wants to join forces with the Douglas family and asks if you have any time for a meeting."
Instantly, Howard quieted down.
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