Lahat ng Kabanata ng His Three "Do-not-disturb" Rules: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

Seeing how composed I was, Vivian Lane hesitated for a moment. But in the next second, a smug, almost mocking smile curled at the corner of her mouth."Ethan, are you trying to act all noble in front of me, hoping I'll feel sorry for you? Don't think I don't know what's really going on. You've been pushing Lesley around behind his back—dumping all the grunt work and exhausting tasks on him. Classic workplace bullying. You're just another old-timer taking advantage of the new guys."Lesley Gerard immediately played the victim, gently tugging at Vivian's sleeve in protest."Vivian, please don't say that. Ethan only does it for the company... and for you. I don't mind the hard work—I'm happy to help however I can."Vivian shot me a look of pure disdain before turning to comfort Lesley."He's manipulating you, Lesley. Don't let him fool you."Lesley widened his eyes in fake surprise. "Wait... I thought Ethan was just asking me to help out for the company's sake. I was even willing to

"Fine. Divorce."I cut her off flatly, my expression unchanged."But when your company hits a wall, I hope you can keep that same energy about keeping business and personal life separate."Lesley was practically doubled over laughing. He pulled Vivian close and planted an exaggerated kiss on her forehead."Vivian, Ethan's joke is hilarious," he said. "Without him, your company is only going to thrive. What could possibly go wrong?"Vivian joined in, her laugh sharp and mocking."He's never had any self-awareness. The guy can't even face clients anymore," she sneered. "Not like you—ever since you walked into the company, you've brought in one big project after another."A wave of disappointment washed over me. I reached into the drawer, pulled out the divorce papers I'd prepared long ago, and tossed them onto the desk."Then let's sign. Right now.""You're actually divorcing me?"Vivian's eyes went wide at the sight of the papers. A derisive laugh escaped her."Is this some k

The audit report and acquisition contract flashed onto the big screen, the words "Lane Corporation" bold and unmistakable.Vivian stood frozen, shock plastered across her face.The crowd went silent for a moment, stunned, before murmurs erupted into a buzz of chatter."Lane Corporation was acquired? And they were evading taxes? How is that even possible?""Is Vivian insane? Throwing a party to celebrate her own bankruptcy?""Didn't expect to witness a scene like this today."I shrugged casually."Vivian, even though Lane Corporation has been acquired, the audit uncovered clear evidence of tax evasion. As the former chairwoman, you're legally responsible."Vivian's face went pale.She flipped through the audit files and acquisition contract like a woman possessed. Her complexion turned ghostly white.Only then did it hit her—it was the Lane Corporation seal.She looked up, her eyes burning with hatred as she glared at me."Who gave you the right to sell my company? The compa

Vivian raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the face—several times.I watched without expression, a cold smirk forming inside.Did she really think that would make me feel sorry for her?After beating herself until her face was a bloody mess, Vivian grabbed hold of my legs, her expression twisted with regret."I'm a victim too! Lesley tricked me. Believe me—I never did anything to hurt you. He's the one who stirred up all the trouble. I never meant to harm you."She pressed a hand to her stomach, groveling."I'm carrying your child. For the baby's sake... please forgive me."I felt nothing but disgust. My voice cut through her lies like a blade."That child you're carrying... is it really mine? Was that two-hundred-dollar lingerie just for comfort?"She froze. I pressed on."You wore lingerie while rolling around in bed with him—and you call that not betraying me? You expect me to raise a child that belongs to you and Lesley? You're always going on about how incomp

"You wouldn't," I said flatly. "You'd stand there and let Lesley beat me, laughing while I was humiliated. I've got nothing left to say to you. Get out of my sight."And just like that, Vivian finally left—and never came back.Two weeks later, the divorce cooling-off period ended. We finalized everything. I got the divorce certificate, and I thought that was finally the end of it.But then someone I never expected showed up. The woman who had once offered a ridiculous sum to buy me for the night."Ethan," she said, extending a hand, "let me introduce myself—I'm Mandy Moore."Moore? That name rang a bell.I frowned."Grace Moore is my sister."I froze. The first-ever female billionaire, and this woman here was her sister?Mandy ignored my shock and handed me a document."I'm here to apologize. That deal with Vivian earlier... I messed up. My sister already tore into me for it. This is my way of making it right."Lane Corporation was your creation. To keep it afloat, you perso