Chapter 382 Henry Made Ethan Choose
Ethan's Company.
Jasmine and Ethan were in the office looking at contracts.
"The company is just getting started; now is the time to build a reputation; we must be steady and seek victory," Jasmine glanced at the recent projects and spoke softly, "Ethan, we signed a betting agreement with the Everhart family."
Jasmine was worried about not completing the project within the specified time.
"We've almost finalized the project on the West Coast; in terms of new energy, there hasn't been much investment in ocean energy development." Ethan was still confident about this project. If no one sabotaged it, completing the bet project wouldn't be a problem.
"But..." Jasmine was worried that Annabelle and Daniel might sabotage it.
Annabelle and Daniel were both keeping an eye on Ethan.
"This project is confidential, or else there are people within our company who have connections with Annabelle and Daniel." Although Ethan's company was just starting out, the employees had undergone strict screening.
"Annabelle doesn't focus on real work; she just likes to spy on others. If she manages to bribe people from the project side, leaking our plans would be easy." Jasmine leaned on Ethan's shoulder.
"Now, she shouldn't be in the mood for these things," Ethan smirked. "Take a look at the news."
Jasmine was taken aback.
Normally, Jasmine rarely watched entertainment news, especially gossip one.
Perhaps Jasmine had been traumatized before.
But when Ethan asked Jasmine to look, she obediently did.
"The Wilson family is making headlines again?"
"This time, it's about Annabelle."
Jasmine opened it and stared in shock, covering her mouth. "Oh my goodness!"
#Annabelle's Scandalous late-night Rendezvous with a Young Male Escort #
This headline.
#The Douglas Family's Daniel Struggles to Satisfy his Pampered Wife, Who Has a Late-night Rendezvous with a Male Escort#
#The Cunningham Family's Annabelle Having a Late-night Rendezvous with a Male Escort, Explosive Video Footage Exposed#
Jasmine stood up excitedly, looking at Ethan. "Has Annabelle gone crazy?"
At such a critical time, how could she still do such things?
One would have thought Annabelle was a very reserved person, but even though the photo was pixelated, it was clear that her attire was very revealing.
Who would have thought Annabelle was like this?
#Annabelle's Innocent Image Shattered#
Jasmine was shocked for a long time; this was quite a blow.
"All the headlines are about Annabelle."
Jasmine was so shocked she couldn't recover for a while.
After a while, she asked softly, "Did you do this?"
"I don't have that kind of ability." Ethan quickly denied it.
"But this man in the photo looks familiar?" Jasmine zoomed in on the photo, the man's face covered with a towel, making it hard to see, but his physique was remarkable.
Jasmine looked at the photo, then at Ethan.
Ethan stood up abruptly, speaking with a nervous tone, "Jasmine, we've been together since yesterday, almost 24 hours; I swear it wasn't me."
Jasmine looked through several photos, and finally, in one slightly blurry image, she saw the man's face, and she was shocked.
Slamming the table, Jasmine stood up, her excitement rivaling that of discovering Annabelle's shattered image.
Ethan was taken aback and quickly grabbed Jasmine's hand. "It wasn't me."
"It's him!" Excitedly, Jasmine showed Ethan. "It's that, Tom!"
She wouldn't mistake Tom's face; they had been classmates for so many years.
"Is it?" Ethan hadn't looked closely before, but now, after Jasmine's revelation, he was also shocked.
Taking the phone and examining it closely, Ethan took a deep breath. "Tom has come a long way."
Waiting at Connor's house, Tom sneezed.
Something felt off.
All these headlines and Ethan hadn't praised him yet?
Tom's phone rang.
He picked it up; it was Ethan.
Excitedly, Tom sat up straight, looking at Connor, who was directing household disinfection. "My Cullinan has arrived."
Connor smirked knowingly, saying nothing.
After last night's events, Connor had turned off his phone. By now, Annabelle was probably going crazy.
"Ethan, don't praise me, I'm not that greedy," Tom spoke awkwardly to Ethan.
"So you've got some skills now." Ethan grinned.
"I'm not one to boast." Tom scratched his head sheepishly; it was the first time Ethan had praised him in all these years.
"Your mom said I don't show up in front of her until Christmas; she's afraid she'll end up a murderer." Ethan reminded Tom.
Tom's back tensed. "My mom wants to kill me?"
"Yes," Ethan reiterated, "Considering you've done well in this matter, I allow you to stay at Connor's... no, at my place until the end of the year."
With that, Ethan hung up.
Tom looked bewildered; where was his Cullinan?
Turning to Connor, he asked, "Where's my car?"
"I heard that the White family, is 'hunting' you. There are rumors about you and Daniel's wife; Daniel won't let you off. I heard he has already sent people around you looking for you." Connor looked regretful. "So, from now on, you're homeless."
Connor's lips curled up like a sly fox.
Tom was slow to catch on, feeling like he had been played.
His phone exploded.
Looking at the calls from his former friends, Tom picked up the phone. "Tom, you better lay low! Daniel wants to kill you!"
Tom took a sharp breath.
"Daniel's wife? The woman from last night was his wife?" Tom cursed, angrily walking over to grab Connor by the collar. "Are you playing tricks on me?"
Connor looked innocent. "If I kick you out now, guess how miserable you'll be."
Connor said, "You're really pitiful and loyal."
"You!" Tom's face darkened with anger.
"If you want me to take you in, that's fine." Connor was ready to lay down the law with Tom. "If you dare bring a woman here again, I'll castrate you."
Connor's voice was low, no joking matter.
Gritting his teeth, Tom was very angry and extremely displeased.
Connor, you just wait for me!
Ethan's Company.
An assistant rushed into the office.
"Mr. Douglas!" The assistant glanced at Jasmine and whispered, "The SHC Group suddenly acquired the project headquarters. This project requires a meeting with the head of the SHC Group, Mr. Patrick, at noon."
Ethan frowned. Henry?
He must be up to no good again.
Why was Henry everywhere, like an unresolved ghost?
"Ethan..." Jasmine was somewhat worried.
"I'll go see Henry at noon. Cordelia was supposed to have lunch with you, right? Edward will come to pick you up later, don't worry." Ethan ruffled Jasmine's hair.
Jasmine was afraid; Henry had vowed it would be the last time.
Henry was definitely going to use this to threaten Ethan.
Sure enough, Jasmine received a text message from Henry.
Henry: [Jasmine, will Ethan choose between you and the project?]
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