"You're all fired." Ethan concluded. It was the only way he could think off to keep everyone around him safe. "Master Ethan..." Paul began. He had never seen anyone so frightened, despite how Ethan tried so hard to hide it."I can't risk it Paul." Ethan interjected. "It's the only way to nib this in the bud.""You're excused." Rachel faced the other person with them. It was obvious that this was now becoming an inner circle issue."I suggest we call the Housekeeper and also keep him in the loop." Rachel suggested once the other lady left them."Definitely I'll do that. But your safety is more important right now." Ethan still insisted.Rachel and Paul looked at each other and suddenly understood why Ethan was so much bothered about their safety. — Suzan.It was obvious that their beloved Master was still grieving and while they may not hold the same weight Suzan did, he cared for them all the same."You don't have to worry about us Master Ethan" Paul assured him with a smile."We kno

**FLASHBACK**13 YEARS AGO"There's hope for people like you anyway." A young highschool boy said, pushing sixteen year old Ethan to the ground."Stop it Sean." A young girl cautioned. She was clad in ........"Stay out of this Rebekah!" Sean fired back. "This good-for-nothing has to know that just because he schooled with us doesn't mean he'll make it life like we'll do." Sean spewed out, facing young Ethan who was on the floor..His clothes was already mixed with dirt, a symbolism of his social status and the gap between him and the rest of his classmates.It was the last day of highschool. Everyone was with their loved ones enjoying the happy moment — except Ethan.He had no one to share the joy of the day with, despite being one of the best academically in his class. Picking him self from the ground, Ethan Dusted himself off and took a look at Sean and Rebekah. "Get lost before I make you one eyed." Sean threatened. "Jesus! Sean!" Rebekah couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Very well then. You're to leave as soon as possible." Ethan agreed."At once Master Ethan." The Old Man stood up on his feet and headed for the door. The mission at hand was a time sensitive one and each second counts."Housekeeper." Ethan called before he turned the door handle."Yes Master Ethan?""I'm counting on you.""I won't let you down." The old Man assured as he left the office.Back alone in his office, Ethan fell back on the chair. To an extent his worries have been alleviated. He really prayed the Old Man would be successful in the task he had undertaken.Digging his hands into his pocket, he brought out his phone. "Shit!" He had forgotten his phone was on silent. He had put it on silent so as to avoid been disturbed. He scrolled through his phone as he saw numerous missed calls from Sandra"What does she want now?" He wondered in his mind. "Can't deal with this right now." He said out loud as he tucked his phone back into his pocket. He would come back to her later, ri

"Very well then brother, I have a plan." Denera voiced out, after a few seconds passed by. "Well don't keep me waiting Denera, let's hear it." Jason said as he dropped the fork and knife in his hands, giving his sister his undivided attention."Well if you want to ruffle Ethan's feathers, a good place to start will be going back to Sandra." Denera began. Her eyes completely balanced on her brother's face. She knew she had to structure her words very well so he does not see through her manipulation, after all they're both members of the same house with the same traits."Going back to Sandra? And why would I do that?" Jason asked, leaning back into the chair."Rumor has it that, Ethan picked Sandra to be his partner not based on professional observation but because of a secret bond they shared." Denera answered."If you can weave your way into Sandra's life and find proof of their bond, you can expose them to everyone. Ethan would lose his balance which will make the contract to be ta

"So stay calm my brothers, do not lose your composure. We are House Geralt, the Oldest and Strongest House in the country. We have witnessed ups and downs yet we have stood tall. This too will soon become a victory for us." Gerald spoke with so much motivation.After addressing his kinsmen, Gerald stood up and headed into the mansion.Having walked a considerable distance from the meeting hall, he dipped his hands into his pocket, brining out his smartphone."It's me." He began as soon as the call he made connected. "We're gonna need to run that mission again." He continued. "No, this one is a different target. His name is Ethan Anderson." He concluded and dropped the call. ***Ethan arrived at Majestic Skies Building in the latest model of a black Range Rover. He had given Paul the day off and decided to drive himself to work today. It was unconventional for someone in his position to be seen driving themselves but Ethan needed the distraction. Stepping out of the luxurious vehicl