I couldn't shed another tear , my throat raw from screaming , yet I kept shouting hoarsely . " He never wronged anyone ! " " He never exploited anyone , let alone harassed employees ! " " He was a decent , law - abiding businessman . I won't let you slander him like this ! " My words instantly enraged those self - righteous people . They yanked my hair and slammed my head against the gravestone . " Still stubborn , huh ? " " Dr. Ethan said your father was exactly that kind of man . Would he lie ? " " We pitied you last time and let you go . Now you'll learn your lesson ! " They cursed while slamming my head harder . Stars danced before my eyes from the impacts . Then someone tried snatching the funeral urn from my arms . I clung to it desperately with all my strength . Ethan just stood motionless , silently watching it all , remaining unmoved from start to finish . Blood mixed with tears smeared across my face . I lifted my head and screamed at Ethan , " Ethan ! Do you dare swear to God everything you said was true ? " " Did my father really do those things ? Was that car crash truly an accident ? " Everyone fell silent , turning to Ethan . 0.00 % 06:05 Chapter 6 11 : 288 Vouchers Cynthia then pitifully lowered her head and gently tugged Ethan's hand . Ethan closed his eyes , his tone resolute as he spoke , " Yes , I swear to God , everything I said is true , " I suddenly burst into laughter , tears streaming down my face . How blind I was to have fallen for such an ungrateful bastard who can't tell right from wrong . Ethan looked at me with concern , moving to support me , but I kicked him away violently He cried out in pain , a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes as he shoved me to the ground The box in my arms crashed down , scattering ashes across the floor . Ignoring my own pain , I desperately scooped up the ashes , weeping as I gathered them . Ethan watched me coldly , his voice dripping with impatience : " Janet , it's just some ashes ? Is this really worth crying over ? The person's already dead . These things don't matter anymore . " " I know this is just another one of your attention - seeking tricks . Don't worry , I'll come find you once I'm done here . " His words didn't stop my hands from moving . I suddenly realized I no longer cared what he said . Because this man was already dead to me . Silently collecting my father's ashes bit by bit , I stated expressionlessly : " Ethan , I don't want this burial plot anymore . Take it if you want . " Holding the funeral urn , I walked out of the cemetery without looking back . Ethan instinctively moved to follow , but Cynthia grabbed his arm With teary eyes , she clutched his sleeve . " Ethan , my parents ' ashes are still in the car . to place them in this tomb now . " I need A flicker of resignation crossed Ethan's face before he complied with her request . 30 84 % 06:05 Chapter 6 288 Vouchers Yet throughout the entire process , his mind replayed Janet's figure walking away . An inexplicable panic surged within him . Janet had always relied on him for everything , big or small . Why hadn't she clung desperately to him after suffering such humiliation ? He glanced at Cynthia beside him , irritation rising . His promise to care for her and her brother stemmed partly from gratitude - but also concealed ulterior motives . Raised by Adam Smith after becoming orphaned , Ethan had always felt overshadowed by him . Now with Adam gone and Janet knowing nothing , he remained her sole hope . But it wasn't enough . He needed to become the true power calling the shots in the Smith family . This confrontation served to humble Janet , ensuring her future obedience . In this situation , Janet had no one else to turn to but him . Thinking of this , the unsettling unease in Ethan's heart dissipated like mist . 06:05 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!