Days later, Daphne and Tim found themselves in a luxurious private restaurant, far away from any connection to Ethan. The dimly lit VIP room exuded an air of exclusivity, with plush velvet chairs and an elegant crystal chandelier hanging overhead. The room offered them privacy, allowing for a candid conversation without prying eyes.Tim sat across from Daphne, his face cold and distant. He listened intently as she began to speak, her words filled with a comforting reassurance.“Daphne, I need some clarity here," Tim said, his voice devoid of emotion. "You said that meeting with Ethan was just closure, but how can I be sure? You were married to him, and you still have ties to him through the family companies as he used to work for you. His can I trust you then”"Tim, I need you to understand that meeting Ethan was merely a meeting of closure," Daphne began, her voice gentle yet determined. "It was a step I had to take for both of us, for the sake of our families and our companies. Tru

Ethan clenched his fists, determined to stay awake and await Dan's arrival. Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead, his body trembling with pain. He recalled the first time he experienced something similar, shortly after arriving at the mansion. The memories were hazy and incomplete, leaving him even more bewildered about the current situation.Kate, her worry etched across her face, approached Ethan cautiously. "Ethan, are you okay?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.Ethan managed a weak nod, his voice barely a whisper. "I... I don't know what's happening. It feels like my energy is being drained."“Oh, how I wish I will be the one in your place instead,” Steve said with a worried look. “Is it?” Ethan said with a smirk and told him,“I think what I'm feeling now is different from anything you will want to experience” Just then, the door swung open, and Dan hurriedly entered the room. His face was flushed, and he seemed out of breath. Without pausing to catch his breath,

After the call with the chairwoman, Steve turned to Joan, who had just arrived, a mix of relief and curiosity in his eyes. He motioned for Kate and Dan to join them outside the room. Dan took one last look at Ethan, ensuring he was comfortable, and followed the others. The room was bathed in an eerie light emanating from Ethan's body as they left.They gathered in the hallway, and Steve quickly found a seat, gesturing for Joan to begin explaining herself. His expression was a mixture of urgency and impatience.Joan took a deep breath, her voice filled with uncertainty. "I'm not entirely clear on the details yet, but when I saw the look in Ethan's eyes, I knew his ability was unlike anything I've ever seen before."Kate's eyes widened with anticipation. "What do you mean, Joan? What's different about his ability?"Joan hesitated, trying to put her thoughts into words. "It's hard to explain, but it's as if his powers have evolved, become stronger and more volatile. There's an intensity

"E... E..." Dan stammered, struggling to articulate his words clearly.Ethan regarded him with an expression akin to seeing a mirror image and smirked. "E... E... Idiot. Is that what you're trying to say? Well, don't worry. I won't take up much of your time, and I'll say it for you."Dan stared at Ethan, his initial surprise transforming into a dumbfounded expression. "Y... You... You're speaking like this? Is everything okay?"Ethan averted his gaze, offering a comment. "I suppose you've become quite the person who stammers. I just noticed."Ethan then turned back to Kate, Joan, and Steve, who were gaping at him in shock.Ethan's eyes darted from Kate to Joan, then to Steve, confusion and frustration etched on his face. Joan was the first to regain her composure, her hand trembling as she pointed at Ethan's face, her voice barely above a whisper."Y... your face," she managed to utter, her voice laced with disbelief.Ethan's brows furrowed, and he instinctively reached up to touch hi

Brian struggled to open his eyes, feeling a sharp pain in his head as he slowly regained consciousness. Blinking against the harsh light, he found it difficult to focus at first, but after a few seconds, his vision cleared. As he surveyed the people present, fear welled up in his heart, but he quickly masked his emotions on his face.Attempting to move his hands, Brian realized that he was tightly bound to a chair. Undeterred, he strained his eyes and scanned his surroundings, but he couldn't see who was behind him. Just as he was about to turn his head, a voice cut through the silence from behind."You shouldn't bother trying to free yourself. It's pointless," the voice said, dripping with arrogance.Brian, his voice cold and defiant, responded, "If you're man enough, why don't you come out and face me? Don't hide like a coward behind my back, you chicken."The person's anger was palpable as they cursed at Brian, warning him to watch how he spoke if he valued his life. Brian, undeter