It had been a long time since Monica had heard such loving words from Liam, and she was instantly moved to tears.
"Mom, all I want is to be with Liam. I don't want my child to have to call someone else his father. The child needs the love of his real father."
Ethan and I exchanged glances, both of us in good spirits as we watched the unfolding drama.
After today, word of the Norton family's scandal would spread, and those who had grievances against the Norton Group would surely seize the opportunity to exploit the situation.
With Liam's impassioned plea, the engagement party could not proceed any further.
After all, Susan had a soft spot for her daughter, and seeing Liam's tearful confession of his wrongdoings, she simply gave him a chance.
Susan promised to arrange for Liam to join the Norton Group once Monica had given birth.
Upon hearing this news, Ethan complained to me, "She's getting more and more muddled with age, not only allowing that 47,XYY child to be born but also letting that scoundrel into the senior management of the Norton Group."
I patted him on the shoulder. "Isn't this exactly what you wanted? The net has been cast for so long, and it's time to reel it in."
Ethan took a deep breath. "It's only a matter of time before the Norton Group goes bankrupt. Let it pave the way for my new company."
Four months later, Monica gave birth to a son, Felix Norton.
As he wished, Liam joined the company.
On the day of the shareholders' meeting, which was also Liam's first day at the company, he showed up late. He also kicked Ethan out of the main chair, being really arrogant.
Ethan didn't just let Liam's behavior slide—he actually greeted him with a smile.
Liam, emboldened, pushed further and demanded Ethan's office.
Ethan remained silent, offering no resistance.
Liam got a bit too comfortable and, of course, didn't forget about me. It wasn't long before I received the news of my dismissal.
Followed by a team, Liam came specifically to my office. "Jean, I think I have to thank you. If you hadn't told me that Monica had become the daughter of the Norton family, I wouldn't have been able to enjoy today's success."
He smiled smugly. "How about this? If you get down on your knees and beg me, I'll promise not to fire you."
I kept my head down, continuing to pack, paying him no mind.