Surviving In This Filthy World As A Novel Villain

"Do you even know how much effort I put into making sure this went smoothly? I didn’t just submit the patent—I pulled some strings, called in a few favors, and made sure the process was as smooth as possible and as fast as possible."

Lily’s eyes sparkled with admiration, and in her excitement, she threw her arms around Ethan’s neck.

"Ethan, you’re incredible!"

"I knew you could do it!" Without hesitation, she pressed a kiss to his cheek, a beaming smile spreading across her face.

But her excitement quickly turned into serious contemplation. She pulled back slightly and looked up at him.

"Now that we have the patent… what’s our next move?"

Ethan’s smirk widened. His gaze darkened slightly as his expression shifted from one of victory to something far more calculating.

"The next step is simple." His voice dropped a little lower, a hint of dangerous intent laced within it.

"We find a manufacturer willing to partner with us. We begin mass production immediately. We start buying raw materials before Alex can react."

His fingers tapped rhythmically against the table as his mind raced through the next phase of his plan.

Then, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. Lily held her breath as she watched his expression shift into something even darker. Gone was the composed businessman.

In his place was a predator ready to strike. Ethan leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice into a near whisper.

"And most importantly…" His lips curled into a slow, menacing smile."…we use the exact same tactics Alex used against me."

Lily’s breath caught in her throat. She could feel the weight of his words, the sheer vengefulness behind them. A shiver ran down her spine as she slowly nodded, her own expression hardening.

"Yes… that’s right." Her lips curved into a smirk of her own. "Alex played dirty first—now it’s time for him to feel what it’s like to be on the receiving end."

Ethan’s smile widened as he exhaled slowly.

"That’s exactly what I’m counting on."

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After successfully completing the patent application for his special scar removal cream formula, Ethan wasted no time in selecting a manufacturer to collaborate with.

However, there was one major problem… the cost.

While the drug’s effects were undeniably impressive, the ingredients required to produce it were extremely rare and expensive.

Manufacturing it on a large scale required an astronomical amount of money, and only a handful of companies in City had the financial power to invest in such a project.

Ethan leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.

"The Winters family… Even though Alex set them up and dragged them into such pathetic state, they should still have enough money to invest. Even if they’re struggling now, their foundation is strong enough to recover. This could be their chance to turn things around."

With that decision made, he immediately set out for the Winters Family residence.

….

Ethan was now standing in front of Winters Family household.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A series of heavy, rapid knocks pounded against the Winters Family’s front door, shaking the frame and echoing through the house like a war drum.

Inside, Harold Winters and Lillian nearly jumped out of their seats. Lillian clutched her chest, her face paling. "Who the hell is knocking like that?!"

Harold expression darkened. "Could it be another debt collector?" His hands trembled slightly as he exchanged a nervous glance with his wife.

Lillian swallowed hard. "Damn it, I knew they’d come again! What do we do if they force their way in? Should we pretend like we’re not home?"

Before they could come up with a plan, the relentless knocking resumed, even louder this time.

With no other choice, Harold Winters cautiously approached the door. Taking a deep breath, he swung it open… only to find himself face-to-face with Ethan Carter.

The tension in the couple’s shoulders eased instantly seeing that it was not a debt collector..

Lillian let out a dramatic sigh of relief. "For heaven’s sake, it’s just you!" She patted her chest, her heart still racing. "What the hell was that knocking for?! We thought it was another group of loan sharks coming to break our legs!"

Harold, however, was far less forgiving. His eyes narrowed as he crossed his arms. "You bastard, what are you doing here? You still have the nerve to show up after everything that happened?"

His tone dripped with resentment as he scoffed. "At the part hall, you were acting so high and mighty, like you had everything under control. We actually thought you were someone important! But what happened in the end? Absolutely nothing! My daughter, my precious Rose, is still rotting in prison!"

Lillian, standing beside her husband, wasn’t about to let her frustration go unheard. "Not only that, but we’re being chased down by creditors left and right! We can’t even leave the house without fear of being harassed!" She pointed a shaking finger at Ethan.

"Do you have any idea how much we’re suffering right now? And you have the nerve to show up here like this?"

Her voice cracked with emotion, her eyes filled with both anger and despair.

Ethan’s brows furrowed in irritation.

"Sir, Ma’am," he said, his voice steady despite their hostility. "I know things didn’t go as planned last time, and I won’t deny that. But let’s be honest… was that really my fault? I never made any promises, and I never told you I could magically fix everything." He crossed his arms.

"If anything, I put myself on the line to help you, and now you’re blaming me for everything that went wrong? That’s a bit unfair, don’t you think?"

Harold let out a dry chuckle. "Oh, so now we’re unfair? You bastard, spare me the nonsense. What do you really want?"

Ethan exhaled sharply, reigning in his frustration. "I actually came here out of goodwill," he said, his voice calm but firm. "I know your situation is rough, and I figured I’d offer you an opportunity. A chance to turn things around."

Harold Winters scoffed. "You? Offering us a chance? What could you possibly have that would help us right now?"

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