Ethan had met Curt Benton on a hike five years ago.

At the time, Curt had a sudden stroke halfway up the mountain, and it was Ethan who carried him down the trail and drove him to the nearest hospital.

Since then, the two had kept in touch, and soon realized that they had a lot in common. Needless to say, they had become very good friends.

Curt was also among the few who knew Ethan’s real identity as Brandon Larson. He had been doing business for decades, after all, and was quite well-informed about the business of his peers, both public and private.

Ethan reached out and shook hands with his old friend. “I’m here for my grandmother’s birthday party.”

He winked at Curt then, silently telling the latter not to say anything regarding Brandon Larson.

Being a shrewd man, Curt instantly understood the subtle message. He refrained from asking more questions and just said, “I haven’t seen you for a long time, you brat!”

to Ethan and glanced at the wine spilled on the floor. “Find

waved a staff over

and talk about the good old days. You brat, did you ever realize we haven’t spoken in over half a year? Are you avoiding me because I’m too old to be doing what you cool young ones are into these days? Anyway, do you remember those stocks that you said had huge potential? Well, I bought a bunch and ended up making a

chuckle. “All right, all right. Let’s sit over there

encouragement Curt needed. He grabbed the younger man’s hand and guided him over to a nearby

what they were seeing. They couldn’t do anything about it, though; they didn’t want to make a fuss and paint themselves

come for a chance opportunity to make Curt’s acquaintance. Who would have thought that Ethan was actually

Ritchie asked his assistant through gritted teeth. “Why would that punk know someone

employee was just as clueless as everyone else. “I know, right?

the head. “I see that, you

say something when she caught sight of Ethan and Curt chatting jovially to one side. She gasped, her eyes wide as saucers. “Your husband

said tentatively. Though

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