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All Chapters of Wife on Loan: She's Playing Mom to Her First Love's Son: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

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Chapter 1

As soon as I finished speaking, the students and parents sitting below began to murmur among themselves while casting strange and contemptuous glances my way."Who's this guy? He's so rude.""I think he's jealous of Mr. Ritter and trying to get Ms. Webster's attention. She owns a company worth tens of billions of dollars, so it's not surprising she has a few delusional fanboys trying to become side pieces.""How shameless of him!"On the podium, Jana Webster's expression flickered with panic when she saw me, but she hid it well.Barton Ritter, however, couldn't contain himself. He put on a look of feigned anger and grievance."Jana, what does he mean by this?"I turned a blind eye to this and just looked at Jana. "Ms. Webster, you haven't answered my question yet."Jana subconsciously brushed the stray hair from her forehead and gripped Barton's hand tightly in front of everyone. "This is my answer."Barton's eyes flickered with emotion as he unhesitatingly hugged her tightly.

Chapter 2

Jana frowned at me, then said coldly after a moment, "Sir, I don't know you. I have manners, but that doesn't mean I'll tolerate you repeatedly slandering my husband and son. Our company's legal department isn't to be trifled with either."Leah huffed in disbelief. "Mom, what are you saying? You don't even recognize me and Dad anymore?"The people around burst into laughter."Hey, girl, aren't you taking this act a bit too far? You'd better take your dad and leave before Ms. Webster goes after you. Brighton Group isn't something ordinary folks like you can mess with."Even Leah's classmates began to look at her with disgust and disdain."Leah, how can you be so despicable? You always seemed so well-mannered, but who knew you were this vile deep down?"Leah grabbed Jana's sleeve and pleaded, "Mom, what's wrong with you? Why are you saying you don't know us? Speak up for me and Dad! Can't you hear how terribly they're insulting Dad?"Jana unceremoniously shook off Leah's hand. The

Chapter 3

When Jana heard what Leah said, she frowned almost imperceptibly and cast a reproachful look at me.My gaze swept past her and moved to those who were stepping on us while flattering others, the very people who had spewed the cruelest curses at Leah and me.I looked at each of them, calling them out individually."The Osborne family, in the aluminum business. The Dawson family, in the cement business. The Mooney family, in the bean processing business."As I calmly and clearly named each one, those parents couldn't help but freeze, because I had gotten every single one right.Brighton Group had its hand in a vast range of industries, and every single one of those families relied on the company's goodwill to make a living.I announced in a firm, resonant voice, "As of today, Brighton Group is terminating its partnership with all of you."They were first startled. But then, they burst into laughter and crowded around Jana."Everyone, look. This guy's snapped. First, he claimed to

Chapter 4

A flicker of surprise crossed Jana's face, her eyes churning with dark undercurrents."You called them? Did you have to take things this far?"I raised an eyebrow, a chill spreading in my gaze.Before I could speak, Barton announced proudly to the crowd, "Lamont, see that? That's Brighton Group's legal team."First, you and your daughter start rumors and stir up trouble, and then, you have the nerve to pose as a company employee. The only way you're leaving here is on your knees!"At that, he was brimming with glee. "I'm the one who called them!"I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Just moments ago, HR and legal had already reported this matter to me.Jana looked at Barton in disbelief. Barton winked at her flirtatiously, completely oblivious to the tension tightening in Jana's expression. "Jana, I know you've been wanting to deal with him for a while, so I've already arranged everything for you."Jana's eyes widened in shock. The words were on the tip of her tongue when the

Chapter 5

Jana stared at me intently, clenching her fists subconsciously.Barton, however, noticed nothing. Excitedly, he tugged at Jana and quickly straightened his collar."Jana, hurry up and introduce me to them!"He dragged her over to stand before this gathering of elites. She did her best to muster the most graceful smile she could manage."Gentlemen, what brings you all here today?"But the group ignored them completely, leaving Jana and Barton standing there as their eager expressions slowly twisted into embarrassment.Jeremiah walked straight to me. "Mr. Chairman, here's everything you asked for."That address was like a bolt out of the blue. The parents and teachers standing around looked utterly bewildered."Mr. Chairman? Him?""Did I hear that right? Did these big shots we only ever see on TV really just call that lunatic 'Mr. Chairman'?"Their expressions grew more and more complicated."How is this possible? There must be some mistake!"Barton's face went rigid as he wa

Chapter 6

Jana's face froze in shock. She reached out slowly and grabbed the divorce papers.After only a single glance, she screamed at me, "What? You want me to leave with nothing? No way!"Before I could say a word, Jeremiah responded in a businesslike tone, "If you have objections, I'm happy to see you in court. But so far, no one has ever won a case against me."I nodded in approval and raised the microphone to my lips again. "Secondly, I am relieving Jana of her position as general manager, and Barton is also dismissed from his role as her personal assistant. From this day forward, Brighton Group will never hire either of them again."The live stream was simultaneously broadcast on all high-traffic building screens across the city. As I spoke, pedestrians at intersections throughout the city stopped to watch."Jana got humbled on live TV for the whole city to see. Mr. Haynes really lives up to his status as Brighton Group's chairman. What a power move! But man, it feels good to watch.

Chapter 7

No sooner had I finished speaking than those sycophants fell to their knees at my feet in utter panic.With terrified expressions, they said, "Mr. Haynes, please have mercy and spare us."I let out a cold snort. "Have you forgotten how you sat high in judgment over me and my daughter just moments ago?""We failed to recognize you as the chairman of Brighton Group. You can beat us or scold us. All we ask is that you show a sliver of mercy and spare our lives."With that, they began prostrating toward me.But in my eyes, this was nothing more than submission driven by self-interest. They were only begging because I held more power than they did.I signaled to Luke, and he immediately played the copied school surveillance footage. The video spread rapidly online.In the footage, their petty, spiteful faces were on full display, mouths wide open like predators. Leah's explanations and distress fell on deaf ears. They were blind to everything except currying favor with Jana and Barto

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