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!”

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

and waved a staff over to relay

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

chuckle. “All right, all

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

do anything about it, though; they didn’t want to make a fuss and paint themselves in a bad light. Still, they would

come for a chance opportunity to make Curt’s acquaintance.

his assistant through gritted teeth. “Why would that

just as clueless as everyone else. “I know, right? And they

the back of the head. “I see that, you idiot. I’m not blind! I’m asking you

to say something when she caught sight of Ethan and Curt chatting jovially to one side.

Janet said tentatively. Though she looked calm,

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