That day, Ethan Ye walked into Alex Lin's office looking completely exhausted.
"Boss Lin, I've been feeling drained lately. I'd like to take a few days off."
"Time off?" Alex looked confused. "Why would you need to take leave?"
"The work pressure has been overwhelming. I've been forcing myself to make money every day, and it's destroying me physically and mentally. My hair is turning gray, I can't sleep, and I'm mentally falling apart. So I'm here to ask for leave." Ethan nodded with a heavy heart.
If he kept going like this, he would actually lose his mind.
What was more painful than personally pushing your enemy to the peak?
It felt like sending the woman you love into your enemy's bridal chamber.
Alex nodded with concern. "If you're tired, then rest well! Work matters, but your health is more important. I don't want to lose such an exceptional talent like you!"
"Thank you, Boss Lin, for understanding."
Alex smiled warmly. "These past days, you've earned hundreds of millions for the company. Your contributions are extraordinary. So, I've approved a 100 million bonus for you. Check your account later."
"Also, I've decided to promote you! Though you don't have a formal title yet, your rank and benefits will be equal to a general manager, with an annual salary of 1 million, along with full social and medical benefits."
Ethan's heart slightly trembled.
He had to admit—this chaotic demon king was extremely charismatic.
Willing to give power.Willing to give money.
If he had earned billions, he would never hand over 100 million to a worker he barely knew.Yet Alex Lin did it without hesitation, and even promoted him.
No wonder, in his previous life, Alex had so many loyal subordinates.
"Thank you, Boss Lin."
"No need to thank me. You earned it."
Alex stood up and put on his coat.
"Boss Lin, where are you going?"
"To visit Brother Ethan Chen at the hospital, of course. He must be lonely, so I often go help relieve his worries."
Ethan Ye's heart stirred."Boss Lin, I'll accompany you."
Soon, the two arrived at the hospital.
Alex entered the ward with a solemn expression, holding a bundle of white flowers.
"Brother Ethan, are you feeling any better?"
Ethan Chen replied, "Much better."
"I've been busy these days, so I'm a bit late. I hope you understand!"
"I'd be happier if you didn't come…"
"Hahaha! Brother Ethan, you're so humorous!"
Then Ethan Chen noticed Ethan Ye standing behind Alex.
His face instantly filled with anger—Why is he here?
He disliked Alex Lin…But he despised traitors even more.
Especially someone like Ethan Ye, who went out of his way to help Alex—he found him unbearable.
"He came to see you!"Alex proudly patted Ethan Ye's shoulder. "Brother Ethan, did you know? My friend here is a genius investor! His instincts are razor sharp! These days alone, he helped me earn 300 million trading gold and crude oil!"
Ethan Chen's voice shook."H-how much…? What did you say?"
Alex raised three fingers."Three hundred million! My Brother Ye earned me 300 million in just a few days! Isn't he amazing?"
Ethan Chen nearly coughed blood.
Three hundred million in just a few days!?
Even in his previous life, the terrifying Alex Lin hadn't been this monstrous.
Back then, it took Alex more than four months to accumulate his first 300 million. That was already terrifying.
But now?Because of this traitor…
The time had been shortened more than tenfold!
Which meant Alex Lin's rise as the most wicked villain would be even faster!
Damn you, Ethan Ye!
You betrayed me utterly—You helped him earn millions before, and now hundreds of millions!?
I've never seen someone as shameless as you!
We are enemies now!
Ethan Chen's eyes burned with murderous rage.
Meanwhile, Ethan Ye was confused.I didn't do anything to offend you.Why are you acting like I killed your parents?
I'm the one suffering here!
Your fiancée was stolen, and you still call that thief your "brother"?
You're the traitor!
Alex patted Ethan Chen's shoulder."Rest well, Brother Ethan. I'll visit again tomorrow!"
Then Alex and Ethan Ye left together.
Ethan Chen clenched his fists tightly."I can't stay here any longer. I must recover as soon as possible! With Alex Lin having hundreds