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The Embarrassment
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2026-10-10 01:00:52By late morning, Sophia had convinced herself that the entire mess was over.
She sat in her office at Harrington Group, staring at the documents in front of her without actually reading them. Her mind kept returning to the previous days, but she refused to dwell on them.Ethan had been released. That was what mattered.Marcus had assured her that nothing serious would come from the incident. The officers had handled everything, and although the situation had become
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THE WORTHLESS SON-IN-LAW The Man Behind the Transfer
The following morning, Ethan arrived at Calder Property Development's headquarters with Samuel beside him.The building stood in the financial district, occupying twelve floors of a glass-and-steel tower. Its reception area was immaculate, with polished stone floors, discreet lighting, and a wall displaying the company's name in brushed silver letters. Nothing about the place suggested that its executives were involved in a dispute over a technical centre whose students were uncertain whether they would be allowed to finish their training.A receptionist greeted them and confirmed their appointment."Mr. Cross is expecting you. Please follow me."Ethan glanced at Samuel as they entered the lift."Have you dealt with him before?""Not personally. His name has appeared in several corporate records connected to Apex, but I haven't had a reason to meet him.""Then we'll both find out what kind of man he is."The receptionist led them into a spacious confe
THE WORTHLESS SON-IN-LAW The Consent They Never Gave
For several seconds, Ethan remained where he stood, trying to make sense of Samuel's words.Both signatures. His grandfather's and Whitmore's.He looked towards the corridor where the steward had disappeared moments earlier. The man had been calm when questioned about the original arrangement. He had even admitted remembering the paperwork. Yet he had not mentioned that his signature was part of the consent now being used to justify the Calder transfer."Let me see the document," Ethan said.Samuel unlocked his phone and opened the scanned copy sent by the registry. The first page contained the property description, the names of the parties, and the conditions governing the land. The final page carried two signatures beneath a declaration of consent.Alexander Cole. Arthur Whitmore.Ethan studied his grandfather's signature. He had seen it on several documents since the inheritance, and it appeared consistent with the handwriting he recognised."Does
THE WORTHLESS SON-IN-LAW Seven Years Before
Ethan read the date again. Seven years.The figure sat on the screen, refusing to become less troubling no matter how many times he examined it. His grandfather had been alive then, still managing Apex and making decisions that affected companies across several industries. If the Calder property had been transferred seven years earlier, it could not have been an administrative arrangement made after Alexander's death.Someone had known exactly what was happening."Can we get the original instrument?" Ethan asked.Samuel studied the preliminary record. "Not immediately. What we have is a registration extract. It identifies the transaction and refers to the original instrument, but the full document is held in the property registry archives.""How long will it take to obtain?""I've already submitted a request. If the archive has the document in its original condition, we should receive a certified copy within a few working days.""A few days?""I
THE WORTHLESS SON-IN-LAW The People Behind the Promise
The following morning, Ethan arrived downstairs earlier than expected.He had spent part of the night reviewing the documents Ruth Bennett had left behind, but the more he examined them, the less he trusted the brief explanation contained in the eviction notice. The company claiming control of the property had provided a reference number for the transfer, yet there was no copy of the original agreement, no clear explanation of the consideration paid, and no evidence that the Calder Technical Centre had been formally notified before the decision was made.He closed the folder as Samuel entered the sitting room."You're ready?""I've been ready for an hour."Samuel glanced at the documents. "I hope you haven't spent the entire night trying to solve this.""Not the entire night.""That isn't reassuring."Ethan gave a faint smile and stood. "I'd rather see the place before deciding what to do. Ruth spoke about eighty-six students, but I want to understand
THE WORTHLESS SON-IN-LAW The Name Behind the Door
His grandfather had spent years protecting the Calder Technical Centre, yet the land was now being claimed by a company connected to the very empire Ethan had inherited. If Alexander had intended to transfer the property, why had the centre's director known nothing about it? And if he had not, who had decided that eighty-six students could be displaced with a week's notice?Samuel laid the notice on the table."We should avoid jumping to conclusions," he said. "The company may have acquired an interest in the land through a legitimate transaction. We need the underlying agreement, the title records, and the authority under which the notice was issued.""I agree. But if the transfer was legitimate, someone should be able to explain it. Ms. Bennett has been left with a deadline and no answers.""Then we'll start with the documents she provided. I'll have my office check the property records and identify the legal representative who signed the notice."Ethan nodded, then glanced towards
THE WORTHLESS SON-IN-LAW Calder Technical Centre
"She brought some papers, sir. She says they cannot wait until tomorrow."Whitmore's composure tightened. "Did you explain that Mr. Cole has only just arrived?""Yes, sir. She said that was precisely why she needed to speak to him."Ethan glanced at the letter in his hand."Bring her to the sitting room," he said. "I'll meet her there."Whitmore turned back towards him. "You have only just arrived, Mr. Cole. You needn't involve yourself before you've had a chance to rest.""She travelled here because she believes the matter is urgent. I can at least hear what she has to say."A few minutes later, Ethan entered the ground-floor sitting room with the envelope tucked inside his jacket. Samuel was still in the entrance hall, speaking quietly with another member of the household staff. When he noticed Ethan's expression, he excused himself and followed him.The woman waiting in the sitting room stood as they entered. She appeared to be in h
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