Chapter 17 Sit Down ? You Stand Chapter 17 Sit Down ? You Stand * 5 Free Coins People like him couldn't stand having their authority challenged.Especially someone as ruthless as this - he'd even sent his own uncle to jail without hesitation . Whodared call him out in public ? It'd be suicide . At moments like this , silence was the smartest move . Tina sat at the back , struggling with whether or not to speak . In the end , she said nothing . She was just a special assistant . She couldn't cross the line . Everyone in the conference room was watching Ethan . He was used to being the center of attention . But today , for some reason , there was an invisible weight pressing down on him . A faint chill crawled down the back of his neck . He subconsciously twirled the bracelet on his right wrist with his left hand , brushing away the odd feeling . Just as he turned to leave , long legs striding toward the door- A crisp , clear voice rang out from the back of the TOOM " Ethan ! Stop right there ! " The words cut through the air like glass - everyone in the room heard them loud and clear . Every head turned instinctively toward the source , They saw a striking , elegant girl standing at the very back of the room . And everyone was stunned . Who was that ? Why didn't they recognize her ? And - she'd just called the CEO by name ?! Was she out of her mind ? Wasn't she afraid of being thrown out ? The two employees who had been whispering about Hannah gaped . When had this girl even entered the room? What department was she from ) She told the CEO to stop and he did ? No way . But Ethan , hearing that voice - familiar , but cold and sharp - froze like he'd been struck by lightning . He didn't dare move He slowly turned around and saw her . Standing tall at the back of the room , face ice - cold . His heart sank . His hand holding the phone was instantly slick with sweat When she smiled , she lit up the room , warm and radiant . But when her expression turned cold , she was stunning - sharp , unapproachable , and terrifying . Everyone in the room watched in disbelief as Ethan actually obeyed . Then , in total silence , the girl began walking forward , step by step , toward him . No one dared breathe 1/3 +5 Free Coins Chapter 17 Sit Down ? You Stand She walked past rows of executives , every eye following her until she stood in front of Ethan Something in their shared blood made the pressure unbearable . Ethan's spine went rigid . He wanted to flee . But pride kept him rooted . Still his fingers nervously fiddled with the bracelet on his wrist . Stella stopped right in front of him Her cold gaze pinned him down . She noticed him avoiding eye contact , fidgeting with the bracelet Her brow furrowed . The next second , she reached out - and yanked the bracelet right off his wrist . A collective gasp swept through the room . Holy cow.She actually tore off his bracelet . This woman's on another level . Alpha of all females . Even Tina's eyes widened slightly . Her pulse skipped a beat . Doing this in front of the whole company - no matter if she was his sister , Ethan had to be mad , right ? Men valued pride more than their own lives . Especially that bracelet - Ethan never took it off . He even slept with it on . But Ethan wasn't angry at all . In fact , he quietly let out a breath of relief . Because when Stella had reached toward him , he'd honestly thought she was going to slap him And if she had , he would've just stood there and taken it . So really , losing the bracelet was nothing . Stella squeezed the black bracelet in her palm , the cool touch helping her stay grounded . She resisted the overwhelming urge to transform into an eight - armed octopus and slap Ethan in all directions . Instead , she gritted out one line . " You absolute scum . Get back there and finish your damn meeting She said it like it was nothing Ethan quietly turned back , shoulders drooping slightly , and walked toward the head of the table . Seeing that his sister was still standing , he motioned to the plush leather chair beside him . " Sit here ." " Secretary , bring me another chair ." Everyone in the room was speechless . Mairis M … Hormal ? Stella shot him a glare . " I'm not sitting there . I'll stay in the back . " " That chair's for someone with capability and responsibility . And clearly , you're lacking both . You can stand for the rest of the meeting ." Ethan winced . His shoulders tensed as he lowered his head , like a child getting scolded . " Okay ." Everyone in the room was speechless . 2/3 +5 Free Coins Chapter 17 Sit Down ? You Stand +5 Free Cons Chapter 18 The Queen Walks In Chapter 18 The Queen Walks In Everyone in the conference room turned to look at Stella . Stella didn't panic . She calmly slipped the black bracelet onto her slender wrist . Bracing both hands on the table , she gave the room a warm smile . " Hi , everyone . I'm Stella , your CEO's older sister . Don't be confused - yes , I know I look younger and better - looking than him , but I really am his sister." Thank you all for everything you've done for the company over the years . I'm sure you've seen what my brother is capable of . But I'll admit , he's made some pretty questionable decisions lately , so I hope you'll all bear with him . " " And as a token of appreciation for your patience , I'm giving out two million as bonuses for the entire company : From now on , please keep an eye on him - make sure he runs this place properly ! If he screws up again , call me . I'll come back and beat his ass The room had been dead silent a second ago . The next second , thunderous applause exploded throughout the conference room . This CEO's sister was the real deal ! She might not look old enough to be his big sister , but with that presence ! No doubt about it . Ethan stood frozen , staring at Stella as she spoke . In that moment , she didn't seem like an eighteen - year - old girl at all . She was composed , confident , sharp , and fearless . The overhead lights fell on her , but even they couldn't outshine her . Suddenly , Ethan understood how she'd convinced the company elders , back when she was just fourteen , not to side with their second uncle There was a power in her that made people listen , But she was only eighteen - an age that should be carefree and dreamy . How did she end up like this ? Because after their parents died , she had no choice but to step up . She didn't want her three younger brothers getting bullied . She believed that as their big sister , she had to set the example . So she forced herself to become this version of herself . Back when their parents were still around , she was the pampered little princess of the family . So delicate , she wouldn't even pour herself a glass of water . After everyone left , she was the one wielding the mop , chasing off trouble , putting her brothers to bed before sneaking off for a shower and some rest . A sharp pain twisted in Ethan's chest . His fists clenched without him realizing . What the hell had he been doing ? He was older than her now . He should've been the one taking care of her . Why did she still have to worry about him ? He was the one who'd dropped the ball . What Stella had just done - this was her helping him win back trust and loyalty .