The Unstoppable Comeback Of the Unrivaled Ex-Wife-Chapter 441 - 437

Ace was gone for more than a week. He was gone without any news, as if he had disappeared like Mr. Q.

He could not be contacted by phone, Susan said she did not know where he was, and the media did not mention his disappearance at all.

Clara was really anxious. She used her connections to look for him everywhere, but the rich young people who were usually fearless all played dumb this time, afraid to say too much.

However, Joanna remained calm. When her call couldn’t get through, she would just try calling again after a few hours. If she still couldn’t get through, she would simply give up as if nothing had happened.

On a certain morning, Joanna leisurely set up an easel facing the sea to paint the beautiful sunrise.

Clara anxiously paced back and forth beside her. After a while, she could not stand it anymore. She grabbed Joanna’s paintbrush and asked with a frown, "Joanna, how can you still paint at a time like this? Aren’t you worried?"

"What’s there to worry about?"

Joanna asked leisurely.

"You haven’t heard from Ace for a week. He couldn’t stay away from you when he was here, but now he’s suddenly disappeared. This is abnormal..."

"What’s abnormal about it?"

Joanna smiled. "It’s not like he’d get killed or he’d cheat on me."

"Why not?!"

Clara said emotionally, "It wouldn’t be the first time he cheats on you. Have you forgotten that he once made his mistress pregnant and forced you to divorce him? A man either doesn’t cheat, or he would cheat multiple times. There’s no in-between. You can’t be too careful."

Clara was worried that Joanna would get hurt again, so it was difficult to say many things directly, but she felt anxious if she did not say anything.

"If he really did cheat on me, considering his personality, I don’t think he would hide it from me, let alone do something as childish as avoiding me by not answering the phone. That’s why I think he must have his reasons for going missing. Once he’s solved the problem, he’ll naturally appear again."

Joanna spoke with confidence and optimism.

A good relationship must be able to withstand tests, and the first hurdle was always the matter of trust.

If they could not even pass this hurdle, it would only be a matter of time before they broke up, so there was no need to be anxious.

"You can’t say that. Men are like kites, you have to hold onto them with a string. Ace is currently like a kite that has broken free from the string. God knows where he’s flown to. You can’t just let him fly further and further away while relying on nothing but your trust to keep him honest. You’ll regret it."

Clara and Joanna have completely opposite views on the matter. To Clara, a relationship had to be carefully managed. Certain "constraints" were necessary.

After all, human nature was too profound and unpredictable. Both Joanna and her had lost to it before. That’s why they should be even more cautious!

"No, no, no. Clara, I don’t agree with what you said."

Ethan walked over with a milk-flavored lollipop that he had just cheated off Abby. His hands were in his pockets, and his gait was carefree. He said playfully, "If a man wants to fly away, he’ll still fly away even if you tie him up with a thousand strings. Your constraints will only make him fly away faster. Joanna has the right idea. You must treat men nonchalantly, like you’re willing to let them go anytime. If he’s yours, he won’t fly away, and if he’s not yours, you won’t be able to tie him down. Understand?"

"You scum! You and Ace are birds of a feather. Don’t spread your stupid theory here!"

After that night, Clara’s feelings for Ethan had changed in ways that even she had not noticed.

Her healthy tan skin inexplicably felt a bit hot. She felt very awkward. She turned her back on Ethan, too shy to face him.

Ethan, on the other hand, behaved very casually. He approached Clara and, like an elementary school boy who pulled a girl’s braids, teased her by saying, "You’ve never even dated me before, so how do you know that I’m a scum? Or do you want to date me but you’re afraid that I’d cheat on you?"

"Scum!"

Clara blushed even harder. She slammed her elbow into Ethan’s stomach and threatened, "If you want to die that badly, I don’t mind helping you!"

"Ouch!"

Ethan’s body curled up like a shrimp.

Not only was her tongue sharp, but her blows were also heavy too. Ethan was in a lot of pain.

Tsk tsk, if they really were to date, he would probably need to get a bigger insurance policy!

"Alright, you two, stop messing around. My two children already give me enough headaches. If I have to take care of you two as well, I’ll collapse from exhaustion."

Joanna rubbed her temples with a tired expression.

Ethan childishly licked the lollipop and patted Joanna on the shoulder. "Joanna, don’t worry. Ace is really good at solving problems. He’ll take care of the problem in no time."

Joanna’s expression changed slightly. She asked, "Does that mean you know what’s going on?"

"I’m not sure."

There’s something behind Ethan’s words.

Clara was angered. She glared at Ethan. "Can you speak like a human? Stop being so elusive."

"Alright, I’ll say it. Don’t get mad."

Ethan instantly turned into an obedient little boy. He told them honestly, "I tried to contact Ace too like you did, but my calls couldn’t get through either, so I asked my old man. He said that he heard the Moran Group was betrayed. Their business partner, the Crawford family, suddenly betrayed them and joined forces with the Moran Group’s rivals, causing the Moran Group to suffer attacks from multiple sides. It’s a real headache..."

"The Crawford family?"

Joanna’s expression became a bit gloomy.

She knew that her reconciliation with Ace would not be smooth sailing. It would offend many people.

"Yeah. I only recently learned that the Crawford family had been planning a marriage with the Moran family. Ace and Seraphina had already chosen a date for the wedding, but you and Ace suddenly got back together and ruined all the plans. Mr. Crawford was so angry that he smashed several antique vases worth millions of dollars."

Ethan sighed and said, "For many years, Ace and Seraphina have been getting along as buddies. Seraphina was afraid that Mr. Crawford would get back at Ace, so she knelt outside Mr. Crawford’s room for three days to plead for mercy. Initially, Mr. Crawford was ready to just let everything go, but his young mistress threw a tantrum and insisted on getting revenge. After that... the Crawford family completely turned on the Moran family despite years of friendship."

"No way."

Clara was puzzled. "What’s the grudge between Old Crawford’s mistress and Ace? Why is she so adamant on getting back at the Moran family? Did Ace do anything to her?"

"I have no idea."

Ethan spread his hands helplessly.

"Is Mr. Crawford’s mistress a woman named Jasmine Click?" Asked Joanna.

"I think so. To be honest, this Jasmine Click ain’t all that, but she gave birth to an illegitimate son for Mr. Crawford, so Mr. Crawford would always do what Jasmine Click asks."

"Then it makes sense."

Joanna nodded and added, "This matter is personal. They’re not after the Moran family. They want me to come forward."

"What do you mean? What does it have to do with you?"

Clara was still confused.

Joanna told Clara and Ethan about the grudge between her, Seraphina, Jasmine Click, and her son.

"I’m going to the city immediately. You two stay here and help me take care of the kids, please."

Joanna packed up the easel in a hurry.

"You can’t go!"

Ethan grabbed her hand and refused to let her leave.