Chapter 15 779 With Ethan at the helm , his company gradually emerged from chaos and returned to business as usual . Under his orders , various departments plunged into intense work and investigations . It didn't take them long to discover that Nicole was behind all the trouble . Ethan's kindness toward Nicole was obvious , and she exploited this to freely enter and leave his office . When he was in a slump , she continuously stole and sold company secrets . On the day Nicole was caught , she was preparing to flee with Daniel . Ethan intercepted them at the airport . " Ethan , please let me go . I just wanted to make some money and live a good life with Daniel , " Nicole pleaded , kneeling on the ground . " I returned to Lothania for you , but you didn't want me anymore … " " Dad , you've always loved me and Mom the most . Please don't arrest us , okay ? " Daniel chimed in , his voice trembling . " Ethan , the company is rich . Can't you just let this go ? We loved each other once . Please don't be so cruel to me , " Nicole begged , her voice breaking . " I really loved you . I truly wanted to come home and be with you . " Nicole's demeanor was pitiful and degrading . Ethan couldn't bear to look at her . " Nicole , if that man of yours hadn't gone bankrupt , would you have come back to Lothania ?" he asked coldly . Nicole's body went limp , and she slumped to the ground . " Ethan , I did love you , " she whispered . " Hand them over to the relevant authorities . Subject them to the law , " Ethan ordered , his voice firm . " No , Ethan , please don't do this to me ! I'm begging you ! " Nicole cried out . " Dad , don't arrest us . I won't call Callie the bastard child of a mistress anymore . Please don't take me away , " Daniel pleaded , his voice rising in panic . When Daniel realized Ethan wasn't relenting , he shouted and thrashed around . " You're a bad guy ! Don't arrest me ! Let me go , you bad guy ! " Ethan closed his eyes , overwhelmed with guilt . He had spoiled this unruly child while neglecting his own daughter , who was well - behaved . " Ethan , you really deserve this , don't you ? " he thought bitterly . With a wave of his hand , he said in exhaustion , " Take them away . " Nicole , involved in a massive financial scandal , was sentenced to 20 years in prison . Daniel's biological father refused to take him in , and he was sent to an orphanage . …. A year passed in the blink of an eye , and Ethan still hadn't tracked down Faith ok Callie . He buried himself in work , refusing to allow himself a moment of rest . One day , Ethan was invited to an AI summit . As he scanned the list of technical employees , a familiar name caught his eye . His heart skipped a beat , and he couldn't help but repeatedly run his fingers over the name - Faith Sullivan . Overjoyed , he canceled all his work commitments and decided to attend the summit . The day before the summit , Faith returned to Lothania with Callie . Coming back home felt comforting to Callie . " Mom , it's so nice to be back in a familiar place , " Callie said , snuggling in Faith's arms . Her mood was bright . Faith smiled . Yes , home was indeed the best . She and Callie would never have left if it hadn't been for Ethan . When Faith decided to return for the summit , she had anticipated running into Ethan . She thought she had moved on , but the moment she saw him , her heart ached with sadness . Ethan , dressed in a sharp black suit , stood tall and straight . He set an intense gaze on Faith and Callie as he walked toward them . " Faith , Callie , " he said , his voice trembling with emotion . His eyes darted between the two of them . " Hello , Uncle Ethan , " Callie greeted him politely . Ethan froze . His heart was broken into pieces . " Callie , I'm not your uncle . I'm your dad , " he corrected her , his voice choked with emotion . Callie looked at him calinly . " I don't have a dad . You're just Uncle Ethan to me . " The words hit Ethan like lightning . His face twisted in pain as he crouched down and reached out to bug Callie , But she dodged his touch and hid behind Chapter 15 Faith . " I'm sorry . I was wrong . Callie , will you give me another chance ? " Ethan's arm hung in the air , his eyes red and brimming with tears . Callie had hidden entirely behind Faith and gave no response . " Faith , I'm sorry . I hurt you . I'm so sorry , " Ethan said , putting aside his ego as he humbly apologized to Faith . Her heart trembled at his words . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!