Martin. His dear uncle Martin.
He really would resort to any dirty trick in the book.
“Mr. Clarke, should we make a move on Martin?” Felix asked.
“Not yet.”
Damien narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint appearing in their depths.
“You have to strike a snake where it's most vulnerable. Since he wants to play, I'll play along.”
Damien stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the bustling traffic below.
“Notify the legal department. I want them to hammer Ethan on the unlawful imprisonment and assault charges. No settlements.”
“I want him to spend the rest of his life in prison. Also, spread the word that the Clarke family is blacklisting the Ward Group completely.”
“I want to see the Ward Group completely bankrupt within three days.”
“Yes, sir!” Felix accepted the order.
“One more thing.” Damien turned around and pointed to another file on the desk. “Leak the news about Ethan's loans from loan sharks to his creditors.”
“Tell them Ethan's been arrested and the Ward family is finished.”
“If they don't want to lose every penny, they'd better go collect their debts now.”
“Whether they go after Ethan's parents or his other relatives.”
“In short, I want Ethan to be abandoned by everyone, to wish he were dead.”
Felix was inwardly startled.
This move was truly ruthless.
While Ethan was in jail, his creditors would descend on his family like a pack of rabid dogs.
“Understood, Mr. Clarke. I'll get it done right away.”
Felix turned to leave.
“Wait.”
Damien stopped him.
“As for Martin, don't let him stay idle.”
“Go investigate that illegitimate son of his who's living abroad.”
“Since he cares so much about those shares, let's start a fire in his own backyard and see how he handles it.”
“He dared to touch Grace.”
Damien's fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white.
The interrogation room door opened.
The interrogating officer walked in, holding a file.
“Wake up, Ethan Ward.”
The officer looked at him as if he were watching a buffoon.
“Still lost in your ridiculous fantasies?”
“Ms. Hart is your ex-wife. The divorce was finalized a long time ago.”
“This is a copy of the file from the records office.”
“Legally, you are strangers.”
“A stranger who ties you up, beats you, insults you, and attempts to rape you.”
“You think that's a domestic dispute?”
Ethan's expression flickered, but he remained defiant.
“So what? We were married once! That has to count for something!”
“She still has feelings for me! Damien must have tricked her into marrying him!”
He was certain that Grace was too soft-hearted.

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