Chapter 8 - The Domino Effect
One by one, the high-society guests began pulling on their coats, ignoring Ethan’s desperate pleas as he stumbled around the table trying to hold them back.
"Please! Mr. Henderson! Wait!" Ethan begged, his voice high-pitched and frantic. "It's a misunderstanding! I can fix this! We can still move forward with the fund!"
"Our firm does not do business with frauds who throw wine at the man who owns the roof over their heads," Henderson replied coldly, stepping toward the exit doors. "Expect a full pull-out order from our legal team by 8:00 AM tomorrow."
Within five minutes, the grand dining salon was completely empty—save for Ethan, Lily, and the Property Manager.
Lily sat frozen in her chair, tears spilling over her cheeks as she realized the true depth of her father's quiet power, and the terrifying scale of her own betrayal.
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"Lily..." Ethan whispered, his hands shaking violently as he turned to his wife. "Call him... call your father right now! Tell him you're sorry! Tell him to fix this!"
👉 Read Part 9 to see how Frank responds to his daughter's phone call.
