All Chapters of Abadoned By My Husband, Claimed By His Billionaire’s Brother: Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Upon returning home, Ethan switched off his phone.No matter how frantically Howard called, Ethan's strategy was to play deaf.Out of sight, out of mind."Mr. Ethan..." Jasmine hesitated."It's after hours." Ethan pointed to his wristwatch.With her head bowed, Jasmine mustered her courage to speak. "Ethan, have you thought about a backup plan?""Any bright ideas?" Ethan asked with a smile."You need to think of an exit strategy and prepare for the worst-case scenario. If Howard panics and transfers the shares that rightly belong to you to Daniel..." Jasmine wanted him to be ready for the worst."Stellar Enterprises is what it is today because of me," Ethan replied with confidence.If Howard doubted that, he could test the waters."As for a backup plan..." Ethan fell silent for a long moment before speaking again. "I promised to protect you, and I won't let you fall back into the mire."He always kept his promises to Jasmine.His rose had to bloom again, and he had the capital and the

Ethan shielded Jasmine, delivering a kick to Daniel's stomach. "Are you asking for it? Laying hands on what's mine?""Ethan, Jasmine is mine!" Daniel, wiping the blood from the corner of his eye, glared at Ethan with intense anger. "We've been together since we were sixteen-ask her if I still have a place in her heart!""Sixteen? You really have the nerve to bring that up-playing house as kids, and you think you knew about love?" Ethan's voice was deep as he tightly sheltered Jasmine inhis arms.He didn't need to ask Jasmine if she still held a place for Daniel in her heart. Whether she did or not was irrelevant.All he had to do was what needed to be done. Whether Jasmine would fall for him was entirely up to her."Jasmine, tell him you still have feelings for me. Tell him I'm the one you love!" Daniel's voice trembled, like that of a child desperately seeking confirmation and an answer.Jasmine shivered; her entire body numb. Her anxiety was so intense that she was rendered speechl

"Mr. Ethan, what are you looking for?" Jasmine saw that Ethan was searching for something and walked over to ask."Nothing," Ethan muttered under his breath as he hastily stashed the photograph into the safe, clearing his throat. "Could you head to the finance department and get the last quarter's reports for me?"Jasmine nodded blankly and left the office.Once Jasmine had left, Ethan exhaled a sigh of relief. He had never felt so guilty in his life...The resemblance between Justin and his younger self was uncanny.Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Ethan stood up and walked out of his office."Liam, keep an eye on Jasmine. If she goes to the restroom, I want you waiting outside, and keep Daniel away from her," Ethan instructed, pointing a finger at Liam. "Bring your head in the game."Scratching his head, Liam asked, "Where are you off to? Shouldn't I be driving you?""I'm driving myself. If Jasmine asks, tell her I had to deal with a last-minute contract. I'll pick up Justin on my wa

When Jasmine got home, she found Justin and Casey playing with mud in the living room. The scene before her was a bit surprising-Justin was actually getting along with Casey."Mommy!" Justin saw Jasmine and joyfully called out to her.Casey, feeling a little guilty, bowed his head and edged toward the couch. In the past, he disliked Justin and his mom, thinking they were thieves, and had said many unpleasant things. Despite being a kid, even he knew shame."What's with Casey?" Jasmine asked her son.Justin whispered in her ear, "Mommy, Casey's dad doesn't want him anymore, so dad brought him home to play with me."Jasmine was taken aback.Rubbing Justin's head, Jasmine walked over and squatted next to Casey. "Well, you guys have a good time. I'll make something delicious. What would you like to eat, Casey?"Casey stared blankly at Jasmine. He was slightly envious at the fact that someone else's mom could be so gentle."Aunty, can I have ribs and pumpkin with egg yolk?" Casey asked, st

That night, Casey felt abandoned like a latchkey kid as the Taylor family seemed to ignore his existence. There were talks that the Taylor family's finances were tight and Jordan's parents were too swamped to attend to their son.It appeared Jordan was passed out drunk, possibly in some woman's bed.Lisa was also drunk, out cold at the Douglas estate.Jasmine couldn't trust the Taylor's servant to pick up Casey, so she carefully convinced Ethan to let the child stay.Casey excitedly held Justin's hand but contained his enthusiasm without yelling or screaming.The truth was, kids fear loneliness the most, and the presence of a playmate seemingly brought them a lot of joy."Good thing I got Justin a bigger toddler bed," Ethan said as he leaned against the doorframe, admiring the newly redecorated children's room, and ruffled Justin's hair. "With your height, buddy, isn't it much more comfortable now?"Justin raced into the bathroom, delighted to find that the sink had been lowered, allo