Chapter 6

In the past few years , my dad had made many concessions in our partnership with the Guthries , barely turning a profit .

And now I was being told that Ethan had actually tried to kill me ? When you fell into the water as a child , he was the one who pushed you , Zack said .

He watched me with an amused expression , clearly anticipating my reaction .

I was indeed shocked .

But I kept my face neutral .

How do you know ? Were you there ? I asked .

Yes , I saw it with my own eyes .

You were pushed into the water , struggling to survive , while Ethan just stood by and watched , Zack said , growing more excited as he spoke .

He seemed delighted , as if my near death experience was something to celebrate .

Of course , I wasnt going to believe him so easily .

Until he showed me a video .

The footage captured the entire incident , from my fall into the water to my rescue .

Initially , Ethan hadnt intended to save me , but then people came looking for me .

It was my mom , anxiously calling my name .

Fearing exposure , he jumped in and pulled me out .

I was shaken to my core .

Why ? We had no grudges , so why did he want to harm me ? Seeing my reaction , Zack looked even more pleased .

He even showed a hint of obsessive fervor .

You look so beautiful like this .

Your fear is truly captivating .

I took a step back , staring at him as if he were a ghost .

In my eyes , Zack was no different from a madman now .

Isnt someone who disregards life and death , focused solely on revenge , just insane ? You know , Ive been watching this video for over twenty years .

I can see you struggling for life in my dreams , so small and helpless … Youre crazy ! I exclaimed .

I hadnt even recovered from the shock of learning Ethan had tried to kill me , and now I had to face this lunatic .

Zack burst into laughter .

But in the next second , he quickly composed himself as my father entered the room .

He suddenly became serious and polite .

In the end , he even started discussing business with my father .

To my surprise , he showed remarkable business acumen .

Zack spoke eloquently about several projects , and my father couldnt stop praising him .

I never imagined someone so young could have such insight .

No wonder youve managed to grow Tiktik so rapidly in just a few years .

I was shocked again .

Tiktik was Zacks company ? The emerging enterprise that had entered the worlds top 100 in just five years ? With a significant market share even overseas ? Lack appeared very humble .

Its nothing compared to Mr.

I was just lucky , catching the right trend at the right time , filling a gap in the short video industry My father was increasingly impressed .

After returning home , I talked to my father about Zack .

Dad , are we really going to work with Zack ? Hes Mr.

Guthries son , did you know that ? Im afraid his intentions towards us arent pure .

But my father wasnt surprised .

I know about that .

The Lee family used to be close to us too .

I was bombarded with one revelation after another today .

My father knew .

He knew everything .

Dad turned to look at me .

But sweetheart , what does it matter what he wants to do ? Im a businessman .

I care about profit .

As long as working with him is beneficial , thats all that matters .

I was still worried : But arent you afraid he has ulterior motives ? My father took a sip of tea and said nonchalantly : If he had that kind of ability , he wouldnt have taken so long to bring down the Guthrie family .

I clicked my tongue .

True , my father was quite the old fox himself.