"Yes I have a business meeting, but I don't even know who it was since we only spoke through a phone call, I'll just go and meet the person then we will discuss."Ethan nodded. "I'm happy you are growing day in and day out, what about your stuff with Aureus, how is it going?" He askedSophia looked at him and smiled. "Aureus is a blessing, I pray the CEO is blessed and reaches greater heights. Since the day everything went well, I've been earning well and moreover it has given exposure to my brand." She saidEthan nodded and said, "I guess with Aureus and your hard work, you'll grow bigger."Sophia nodded and replied, "I wish I knew this CEO of the company."Ethan's heart thumped at her words. He gave a fake smile and asked, "Why do you want to see him?" He intentionally injected a hint of jealousy into his voice.Sophia looked at him, hugged him, and then raised her head to meet his gaze. She asked playfully, "Oh, are you also jealous?"Ethan responded, "Me? Jealous?" He shook his he
Meanwhile, Ethan arrived at the Luxuria Hotel and headed straight to the restaurant section to meet Cory. Spotting Cory, who was dressed sharply in a suit, Ethan approached him with a smile."Brother," Cory called out, standing up to give Ethan a warm hug.Ethan returned the hug and chuckled, saying, "Boss Cory." Laughter filled the air, easing any tension.A waitress came over to their table, ready to take their order. Cory quickly indicated their preferences, and the waitress noted them down.Not long after, Yolanda also made her way to their table. A smile graced her lips as she greeted Cory with a friendly "hi." Cory returned the greeting with a smile, and then Yolanda turned to Ethan."Hello, Master Ethan. I'm glad to see you," Yolanda said politely.Ethan nodded in acknowledgment and couldn't help but ask, "Why are you here? I thought you would be busy."Yolanda explained that she had heard from Cory about Ethan's presence, so she decided to wait. She motioned to a nearby waiter
Sophia couldn't help but laugh at Maxwell's question, a bitter chuckle escaping her lips. "One, Ethan would never force someone to be with him; that makes him different from you," she retorted defiantly. "Two, despite the fact that he's not wealthy, he's kind and loving. Even if you were as rich as Elon Musk, I'd still choose Ethan over you," she declared with unwavering conviction.Maxwell's features contorted into a sneer, his arrogance showing. "Tell me, have you both had sex?" he probed further, his tone dripping with malice.A flush crept up Sophia's cheeks, but she refused to give him the satisfaction of a response, maintaining a defiant silence.Maxwell's laughter reverberated through the room. "Judging by your expression, it means you both haven't. That's nice," he taunted.Sophia's frown deepened, and she tried to fabricate a lie. "We have, who said we haven't?" she countered, attempting to sound nonchalant.His laughter only intensified, as if he saw through her words. "Yo
Cory stood up as well, his eyes filled with concern, and asked, "What's wrong, brother? Why do you say so?"Ethan's voice was tense as he showed the text message to Cory. Shock crossed Cory's face as he read the distressing words. He inhaled sharply and uttered, "None of us know where she went, how would we find out then? We must hurry; time must be running out."Ethan nodded, his worry growing more visible. He attempted to call Sophia's phone again, but it remained off, fueling his anxiety.Cory's suggestion weighed heavily in the air, "Report to the police?"Ethan hesitated for a moment, his mind racing. Then, a flash of inspiration cut through the tension. "Lady Byte," he exclaimed, his eyes lighting up. "She might be able to help us track the location.""Thank God, call her then," Cory urged.With determination, Ethan dialed Lady Byte's number and explained the urgent situation. He then contacted Shield, summoning him to the location. Soon, Ethan and Cory arrived at the hotel ro
Cory was also shocked and asked, "Brother, do you know him?"Ethan nodded with a fierce expression in his eyes, his anger palpable. "That bastard lied to Sophia," he seethed.Just then, another popup appeared on the computer screen, capturing everyone's attention.Lady Byte spoke urgently, "Master, I'm accessing Maxwell's phone. It's on, and he's even recording something. I can tap into the feed for you, although it's technically illegal."Ethan's anger flared even more, his voice resolute. "Illegal or not, he'll regret this when I get hold of him. Tap into it," he commanded.As Lady Byte skillfully worked on the computer, a video opened up, leaving everyone in the room in shock.Ethan stared at the screen, his heart sinking. It was Sophia, lying on the bed motionless.Cory turned to Ethan, concern etched on his face, and asked, "Brother, is that Sophia?"Ethan's expression was a mix of anger, fear, and desperation as he nodded. "Yes, it's her. We need to act fast."He asked Lady Byte
Ethan stared at Maxwell with intense anger. "What gave you the guts to do that, Maxwell Carson?" His voice was fierce, making Maxwell tremble in fear. He couldn't find the words to respond.Ethan shifted his gaze to the phone Maxwell had been using to record the terrible situation. He ordered Shield to retrieve it. Shield quickly obeyed, bringing the phone to Ethan.Ethan looked at the phone, then turned back to Maxwell. "You wanted to record Sophia, didn't you? To show it to me or to post it?" His voice was full of disgust.Maxwell, still silent, didn't know how to reply."Answer me!" Ethan's frustration was at the highest peak as he slapped Maxwell forcefully.Maxwell felt the pain and replied with a slight nod.Ethan's anger was palpable. "I know how to use this against you, you shameless guy."Maxwell pleaded, "Ethan, I didn't mean to do this, it's a mistake, please forgive me."Ethan frowned deeply. "I bet Sophia pleaded too, didn't she? But you didn't stop. You strangled her!"
Ethan looked at Sophia, her peaceful face resembling a sleeping beauty. He carefully took his phone out and gently positioned it to capture a photo of them together, a small moment frozen in time."I'll be here till you wake up, babe," he whispered softly, as if his words could reach her even in her unconscious state. He pulled up a chair and settled down beside the bed, wanting to stay close and be there when she opened her eyes.As he sat down, Ethan remembered that he needed to address some important matters. He dialed Victoria's number. The phone rang, and as he waited for a response, he wondered if she might be asleep, considering the late hour. There was no response after several ringing. Just when he was about to put the phone back in his pocket, it started ringing, indicating an incoming call from Victoria. He quickly answered it. "Good evening, master. Sorry for not answering your call, I was..." Victoria began explaining, but Ethan cut her off gently, wanting to get straig
Ethan was taken aback and voiced his confusion, "Doctor, I saved her. The guy didn't harm her or do what he intended, so why is she facing this now?"The doctor replied, "I explained to her that nothing happened, but sometimes even such incidents leave a psychological impact. Be thankful this is not a severe case; otherwise, she might have developed a deep aversion to men."Ethan felt a mix of emotions, and he inquired, "How long will she face this problem?"The doctor shook his head, saying, "It's uncertain. Please don't push her or go near her against her will. If she asks you to do something or requests space, please respect it, or it might worsen the situation."Ethan nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. He felt a heavy weight in his heart. "When can I take her home?" he asked.The doctor advised, "Go make the payments, and then you can take her home. The rest depends on you."Ethan complied, making the necessary payments, and then gently knocked on the door of Soph