Ethan shot Sarah a disdainful glare.“What concern of yours is that?” Sarah shot back.“He's been away and he's back. That's what's important!”Nash chortled, feeling slightly embarrassed, “I'm sure he meant no harm,” he told Sarah while acting humble.“He's probably too intoxicated by his new role as the head of operations to see clearly. He must think I'm on the same level as him. Some of us were born into wealth and power so it's nothing to us. We fly in and out of Stanberry at will,” Nash's pretense evaporated as easily as it had come.“Oh Nash, please don't pay him any attention. I had something special prepared for you,” Sarah gestured to the dining room as she took Nash's hand.She also invited Ian and her husband, “Father, Darling, please, the table is set.”A few seconds later, everyone was seated while the maids hurriedly came out to serve the dishes.There were all kinds of food from baked bread to roasted lamb, omelet, stuffed chicken breasts, sausages, and even meatballs,

Sarah took the envelope from the maid and peeped into it.A frown was suddenly visible on her face as she took out the contents of the envelope.Sarah’s expression instantly changed as she glared at the paper in her hand.At the bottom of the paper was a warning from Ethan which read, “Don’t forget I still have these!”The paper carried records of several of her financial misdeeds.Sarah’s lips began to quiver as she hurriedly returned the paper to the envelope.Everyone at the table couldn’t help wondering if all was well with Sarah.Sarah gave off a forced smile as she struggled to recompose herself, assuring everyone that she was all right.Ethan and Loretta stood up at that instant to leave.“We have to go!” Loretta quickly announced.They both said their goodbyes as they exited the house.Loretta appeared to be in deep thought as they drove to the Villa.She was unusually silent and would occasionally let out deep sighs.At some point, Ethan had to ask her if everything was all r

Loretta was startled, “What is it?” Is there a problem?”Ethan slapped the car's stirring, “I didn't refill the gas!”Loretta sighed, “Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm sure it must have slipped your mind….”She was still speaking when she suddenly yelled, “Oh, look! There is a gas station ahead!”Ethan followed her finger and heaved a sigh of relief when he spotted the gas station.He swung into the gas station and stopped close to one of the pumps.Loretta decided to visit the mall at the gas station and pick up a few things.Since Loretta was taking a little while in the mall, Ethan decided to join her.On entering the mall, Ethan found Loretta with Farrell and from the look on her face, she was being held against her will.“What are you doing here? Ethan asked Farrell with clenched fists.Farrell let out an arrogant chuckle, “Me and your girl here were just getting more familiar with each other. Isn't that right sweetheart?”“Let her go! I won't say it again.” Ethan barked at Far

The officers exchanged a glance and moved to block Ethan and Loretta from entering the car. Their hands rested firmly on their batons like they were prepared for anything. The air around them became tense with a raging storm threatening to erupt within the space that separated them.Ethan, however, remained unnervingly calm. “Officers, I won't warn you again, step aside," he roared, his voice low but carrying an unusually powerful authority that made the officers hesitate for a moment."Not until we sort this out," one of the officers replied, his voice wavering slightly despite the brave front he tried to put up. Beads of sweat instantly broke out on the forehead of the officer as the realization that they might have underestimated Ethan left him visibly shaken.Just as the officers considered what to do next, a shiny black SUV with covered plates screeched to a halt beside them. The doors flung open, and a tall, powerful-looking individual stepped out. It was Donnie Wilkins and he w

Loretta glared at her father with dropped jaws, “What? Father, but why?” Loretta asked in shock.Ian furrowed his brows, “What's wrong, Son? Why the sudden request?”“Father, are you aware that Ethan is an ex-convict? He was sent to jail for financial fraud!” Maurice explained.Ian's expression remained calm, “Yes, Son, I'm aware. So what if he was in jail? How does that define the man that he is? I thought I raised you better! Shame on you, Son!” Ian waived Maurice's concern aside and picked up the magazine that he had been reading earlier.Sarah remained silent, enjoying the fire that she had ignited.“Dad, Ethan is innocent. He took the blame for someone. Besides, he's been performing so well at the company. Why throw all that away suddenly?” Loretta asked, shooting Sarah a cold stare.“All right, fine. If you don't want him to leave then you must marry Nash Barrington!” Maurice's voice caused Ian to drop the magazine that he was just reading.“Son, where is all this nonsense comin