Chapter 7 After seeing her parents ' ashes placed in the tomb , a smug smile finally spread across Cynthia's face . She leaned affectionately toward Ethan . But Ethan instinctively sidestepped her advance . " Ms. Ramirez , I've repeatedly reminded you - I'm engaged . Please have some self - respect . " " Only one promise remains unfulfilled . Let's settle this quickly . " " Once it's done , leave voluntarily . Don't ever appear before me again . " Impatience flickered across Ethan's expression as he spoke . Cynthia's face instantly froze at his words . Her cheerful demeanor collapsed , replaced by tearful sniffling . " Ethan ... I know I've troubled you these past months ... You've been so kind , I can't bear to let go . " " I understand Janet's the only one in your heart . I could never replace her . " " So ... my final wish is for you to spend a month with me . Just treat me the way you treat Janet . " " After this month , I promise to disappear forever . " Ethan paused briefly before giving a terse nod . In the evening , he specifically bought Janet's favorite cake and brought it home , hoping to coax her properly . He planned to tell her he'd be accompanying Cynthia for a month . After that month ended , he'd return to her side . But when he pushed open the villa door , he found it completely empty . 0.00 % 06:05 Chapter 7 Every trace of Janet had vanished from the villa He frantically dialed her number , only to hear a disconnected tone . Ethan's heart plummeted as he desperately called his assistant , " Janet's gone ! " " Find her at top speed ! Now ! Immediately ! " Ethan nearly stirred up the entire Metropolitan Elite Circles searching for me . Yet I remained utterly unaware . Because I'd been recuperating at the villa Alan prepared for me . He arranged a proper reburial for my father's ashes . He unfroze all assets under my father's name through every channel . Then transferred everything to my ownership . He deployed his most trusted aides to manage each of my father's companies . Reviving those near - collapse businesses until they stabilized . After completing this , Alan smiled dotingly , " Princess , next we make them pay : " At first , I brushed off his words . After all , I had completely let go of Ethan , wanting no further entanglement . Unexpectedly , days later , Alan led me to a desolate grassland . In the distance , three people were tightly bound . Surrounding them stood thugs with menacing looks and several ferocious dogs . Only when I moved closer could I see clearly . Those three were Ethan , along with Cynthia and her brother . 11 06.05 Chapter 7 282 Nouchers Though blindfolded , Ethan's arrogance remained undiminished . He growled , " Do you know who I am ? You must have heard of the Smiths , the wealthiest family in the Metropolitan Elite Circles ? I'm their future son - in - law ! " " Cut me loose now if you know what's good for you . Name your price - anything you dare ask , my family can deliver . " " Harm one hair on my head , and I'll turn every stone to hunt you down , even to the ends of the earth ! " 06.05 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!