Chapter 5

CHAPTER 5 

+15 BONUS 

CHAPTER 5 

Chapter 5: The First Silent Slap 

The crystal chandeliers of the Grand Palace Restaurant cast a warm, blinding glow over the long banquet table. The air smelled of roasted lamb, fine red wine, and expensive perfume. 

Ethan sat at the head of the table, his silk shirt unbuttoned at the collar, holding a crystal wine glass high the air. Sitting right beside him, Anna wore a sparkling silver dress, her laughter loud and clear as she showed off a new diamond bracelet to the six wealthy investors seated around them. 

“To the future!” Ethan shouted, his cheeks flushed red from champagne. “To expanding our logistics firm across the entire continent! By next week, our capital base will triple!”