Chapter 56

Greg fell silent for a moment before sighing. "As long as Madam doesn't ask me, then I don't have to say a word. However, I don't want today's event to repeat. You shouldn't have brought someone from the Wilsons here!"

Hearing this, Chaloe sighed in relief, but her expression changed once again.

She spoke resolutely,“He's injured now and may still be pursued. Can't he stay for a few days? Greg, I know what you're thinking, but he has helped me twice before. The previous incident might've offset your debt, but there's still one more. I must repay him!"

Ethan laughed and reminded, "Jayden, please stop speaking nonsense.We're at her house right now, so don't let anyone hear us!”

"Well, I do Miss Miller is quite suitable for you!" Jayden smiled and helped Ethan apply medicine, his tone serious.

In fact, Greg's appearance made him realize that Chloe wasn't simple.Right now, he obviously wanted to find someone who could help Ethan.Furthermore, he could also see that Chloe had developed feelings for Ethan. Otherwise, she wouldn't have bravely protected him and risked everythinng to force Greg out just now!

Ethan didn't expect Jayden to continue talking. Frowning, he was about to say something when there was a knock on the door.

Immediately after,Chloe walked in.

She worriedly asked, "Ethan, are your injuries serious? Should I call a doctor to come check on you?"

With his complexion seemingly normal again, Ethan smiled calmly to Chloe as he replied, "I'm fine, Jayden just helped treat it for me. How could it be serious? I'll be fine after a few days!"

"Good, then just stay here for those few days. I'll go prepare dinner for you," she said and turned to leave.

However, Ethan clearly sensed something unusual from her last gaze.

"Sir, I feel like something's off with Miss Miller. Her emotions don't seem quite right!" Jayden whispered, noticing her strangeness as well.

Ethan's heart stirred. Why was she so hesitant and helpless?

He suddenly ordered, "Jayden, let's leave quietly tonight. Prepare yourself, and make sure Chloe doesn't suspect anything!"

“Leave tonight? "Jayden was startled.

"No matter who she is, we have no reason to burden her. She has already helped us once before! If we directly tell her that we're leaving, she wouldn't agree. Therefore, we have to go quietly,” Ethan explained, his tone leaving no room for doubt as he had made his decision.

Jayden fell silent.

“What? Do you have something else to say?" Ethan raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Sir, I have a villa here in Novaria. If you really plan on leaving.perhaps we can go there temporarily," Jayden hesitated for a moment before explaining.

"You've truly thought ahead, Jayden!" Ethan laughed immediately upon hearing Jayden's words.

It seems Jayden was also prepared for this outcome!

During dinner, Chloe appeared to be deep in thought while occasionally talking with Ethan.

Grog was nowhere to be soen, creating a somewhat abnormal atmosphere.

Ethan and Jayden exchanged glances, finalizing their decision to leave tonight.

Aftor returning to the room. Ethan wrote a letter and placed it on the bedside. After all, he needed to inform Chloe why he was leaving without saying goodbye.

Later that night, when Chloe had turned off the lights in her room and gone to bed, they both quietly left the houise and got into a waiting car by the roadside.

On the villa's rooftop, Greg stood in the dark as he watched them getting into the car. There was slight helplessness in his eyes,""I2S better this way...“

An hour later, the car dropped the two off at a villa area near Breeze Resort.

Once they got out, Jayden led Ethan into the area and casually said,“Wealthy people bought most of the villas here for vacation purposes.Normally, there's only security guards here, and not many people. It's safer for us."

"You always think things through!" Ethan nodded approvingly.

Jayden's villa was located near a man-made lake beside Breeze Mountain, and it had quite a nice view.

Just as they settled in, Jayden made a bowl of instant noodles for Ethan and brought it to his room.

He weakly explained, "Sir, since we came here suddenly, we didn't have a chance to buy groceries. There's only some noodles in this place, so please bear with it for now,"

“Don't say that, Jayden. It's fine. Having a warm meal is enough for now,“Ethan reassured.

He took the noodles, smiling as he continued,"Having a temporary place to settle down is already more than enough."

"Sir,did you already expect this would happen? What's your next step?”Jayden suddenly asked, changing the topic.

Ethan didn't plan to hide anything from Jayden regarding his arrangements, responding as he ate,"If Brady could frame me,then why can't I fight back?“

"So that means you do have some early preparations?" Jayden stared at Ethan intently and inquired.

"Ever since Brady threw me to Novaría three years ago, I've been preparing for any possible mishaps. Do you remember the largest partner company we had overseas?" Ethan nodded,asking in return.

"Do you mean that offshore investment company?" Jayden seemed to have guessed something and was surprised.

Ethan explained while smiling, "Yes, that's my Plan B! Almost all of Cloud Group's investments in the past three years were established through that company. As a third-party and the largest investor in all those projects, they can withdraw funds at any time and leave the mess to Cloud Group!"

"Back then, I never understood why you insisted on collaborating with such a shady foreign company. I didn't expect it to be yours!"Jayden had now understood Ethan's plan.

Once this company withdrew all of its investments, Cloud Group would face defaults and enormous losses. It wouldn't be impossible for it to collapse within a short time. Moreover, the pile-up of bad debts and legal suits from partnerships will make Cloud Group panic.

Jayden knew Ethan had a backup plan, but he didn't expect it to be so big and decisive!

Ethan put down his chopsticks and approached the window, looking at the moon in the sky. His gaze became sharper.

"Like I said, it'd be impossible for Brady to get something with nothing. Since he wants Cloud Group, I'll give it to him! However,what he'll get is a ticking time bomb!

Ethan's words shocked Jayden even more.

His plan wasn't just aimed at Cloud Group, but at the Wilson family's entire business empire!

Once Cloud Group collapsed or even went bankrupt, it would be a huge blow to the entire family, even affecting their work with other businesses. Their total assets would fall by at least 5 to 10 percent!

Although it sounded small, less than a tenth, it would still be a major blow to a large corporation like the Wilsons. Their business emnpire would be greatly affected.

In terms of big issues, this was undoubtedly a terrifying number.Once this occurs, it would definitely make Brady lose his temper and greatly affect his reputation in the Wilson family!

"Sir, if you do that, the consequences...“

Jayden's face contorted. The consequences he mentioned weren't about the Wilson family's losses, but their subsequent anger!

"That's also my biggest concern,so we must do this at the right time!It's either we strike while the iron's hot, or we just don't!"

Ethan snorted coldly, clenching his fists tightly.

"However, we wouldn't be able to withstand their anger right now,especially since Mike is a major threat now!" Jayden couldn't help but remind.

Upon hearing this, Ethan sighed helplessly."That's why I want power, enough to confront the Wilson family's strength! However,I can't rush in doing this."

If Mike reappeared, with Ethan's current strength, he wouldn't stand a chance and could only be killed.

This powerlessness made him feel frustrated and deeply helpless.

After brief silence, Jayden suddenly said, "Sir, I think it's time I give you this thing I've been keeping."

Ethan was surprised as he asked,"What is it?"

"...It's a box that Madam entrusted me to keep. I'm sorry, Sir,for hiding this from you all this time. I did it under Madam's request.One time, she told me to only hand this over to you when there's no other choices in a crisis.“

Jayden explained through clenched teeth.

"My mother? Why are you telling me this now?" Ethan's face turned pale as he asked.

He had always trusted Jayden, and the latter knew how much he wanted to find any clues about his mother. Despite that, he hid this information about his mother for so many years!

"I'm sorry, Sirl I merely followed Madam's orders, and I never wanted to keep this from you! I won't complain if you're angry or want to scold me!"

Jayden immediately kneeled on the ground, resolutely apologizing.

This instantly diminished Ethan's anger by half. He also knew that since this his mother specially requested this, Jayden wasn't the one at fault.

"Alright,get up and tell me what exactly happened. When did my mother give you this box, and what did she say?"

Ethan waved his hand, urgently asking.

After so many years, he finally received some news about her.

However, he never thought she'd left him something!

"It was just a few days before the car accident. At that time, Madam suddenly called for me and gave me this small box."

Jayden slowly began to explain.