Chapter 4

I glanced at the caller ID, and knowing it was Ethan Calderon, I didn't answer.

He seemed to enjoy it endlessly, calling again and again.

I'm not one to lose my temper easily, so I let him call as much as he wanted.

Until, getting bored, he sent me a video and a voice message.

It showed him in Chloe Belle’s bed, hugging and kissing her wildly, engaging in intimate acts.

He thought provoking me would make me furious. Instead, I immediately downloaded their video and sent it to everyone in the company.

I thought my heart would feel a little sad, but surprisingly, it didn't.

The next day, when I returned to the company, everyone gave me strange looks.

“Did you all get it last night?”

“Mr. James actually sent me an intimate video of Miss Belle and Assistant Ethan Calderon in bed!”

“You got it too? Holy hell, I got it too!”

“Me too…”

“How did everyone get it? What’s Mr. James playing at?”

“His fiancée getting intimate with another man, and he’s not angry? He even has the energy to send that kind of video to all the employees.”

“Quiet down, Miss Belle is coming.”

As soon as the words fell, Chloe Belle, clicking in high heels, strode towards me.

When she got close, she raised her hand, ready to slap me.

I caught her hand: “Still so angry first thing in the morning?”

“Are you not man enough for Chloe? Is that why you couldn't satisfy her?”

Ethan Calderon’s face instantly flushed red; it seemed my counterattack had made him furious.

“James, you’re disgusting.”

“Why would you send my intimate photos to every employee in the company?”

I smiled, shook off her hand, then straightened my collar.

“Guess why I have a video of you two in bed together?”

The hall instantly fell silent; everyone was curious.

“Well, it’s all thanks to Assistant Ethan Calderon.”

“He sent me your intimate video, but he didn’t tell me the details. I thought, such good benefits, I shouldn’t hog them all, right?”

“So, I made sure every employee in the company got a copy.”

Chloe Belle looked at Ethan Calderon in disbelief, but he denied it with a distraught face.

Just then, the shareholders in the conference room sent word.

They had been waiting for a long time; if we didn't go in soon, they’d leave.

Ethan Calderon certainly wouldn’t let them go, as he hadn’t formally taken my position yet.

As soon as I walked into the conference room, I became the center of attention.

Chloe Belle, with Ethan Calderon beside her, walked arrogantly to her seat. She pointed at the seat that belonged to me.

“Ethan Calderon, this position is yours from now on. Go sit.”

“Alrighty!”

Ethan Calderon beamed and quickly walked over, sitting down without hesitation.

“Indeed, the Vice President’s chair is so comfortable.”

The chairs were all identical, yet everyone present understood the deeper meaning behind his words.

Someone couldn’t help but stand up and ask: “Miss Belle, you’re letting an assistant sit in the Vice President’s position? Where will Mr. James sit?”

Chloe Belle smiled: “That’s why! That’s why I called all of you here.”

Ethan Calderon immediately straightened his clothes, and Chloe Belle instantly announced to all the shareholders.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I have an announcement today.”

“I am dismissing James and formally appointing Ethan Calderon to the position of Vice President.”

Except for Arthur Franklin, the old shareholder who spoke, no one seemed surprised.

It seemed that last night, besides their intimate activities, they had also been busy winning over supporters.

Arthur Franklin was dissatisfied with the outcome and confronted Chloe Belle.

Ethan Calderon picked up a teacup and smashed it on his head: “Old fool, if you can’t bear to part with James, then get lost with him!”

“Sell your shares! Belle Corp. might be better off without a stubborn old man like you!”

I walked in and helped Arthur Franklin up. I, who was usually calm and composed, finally erupted in anger.

“Do you all support Miss Belle dismissing me?”

“Yes!” The reply was uniform and forceful, as if they feared I wouldn't hear them.

“Alright, then I’ll give you a gift too.”

I raised my hand and clapped: “Everyone, come in!”

The door opened, and several stern men in sharp suits walked in.

They held a contract in their hands—the partnership agreement between Belle Corp. and Robertson Corp.

“Chloe, I can raise you up, and I can cast you down to hell!”

“I announce that Robertson Corp. will never partner with Belle Corp. again.”