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!”

the wine spilled on the floor. “Find a servant to clean this up, or

assistant nodded and waved a staff over to relay

cool young ones are into these days? Anyway, do you remember those

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

younger man’s hand and guided him over

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

good number of the guests had come for a chance opportunity to make Curt’s acquaintance.

his assistant through gritted teeth. “Why

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

at the back of the head. “I see that, you idiot.

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

sure…” Janet said tentatively. Though she looked calm,

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