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
Ethan arrived at Sophia's place and gently knocked on the door. The door opened, revealing Sophia, who was wearing a pink shirt and underwear, with a top covering up. She looked very attractive."Wow!" Ethan was taken aback by her appearance. Sophia's eyes met his, and she seemed panicked, quickly shutting the door.Ethan felt unsure if she wanted to see him. After a few minutes, the door opened again, and this time, Sophia was fully covered, keeping some distance as she looked at Ethan.Ethan offered a light smile and greeted her, "Good morning, So... Morning, Sophia." He handed her a small gift bag."Inside the bag is your new phone, and the files have already been copied to it. I made sure to get the exact model for you," he explained.Sophia didn't say much, she simply accepted the gift. "Thank you. How much did it cost?" she inquiredEthan shook his head, "You don't need to worry about the cost. It's a gift from me to you."Sophia expressed her gratitude and started to turn to go
When Ethan arrived at the Aureus company, he headed directly to Victoria's office. "Welcome, master. Please have a seat," she greeted.Ethan acknowledged her and took a seat, glancing around the room with a smile. "You're doing a great job here. I noticed some reconstruction on my way in."Victoria nodded, showing appreciation. "Yes, master. We're expanding some of our facilities and updating certain centers. As the company grows, we must put in the extra effort.""That's excellent to hear," Ethan replied. "Now, regarding your compensation, I want you to receive a substantial increase. Let's set it at: He then mentioned a huge amount, and feel free to use funds as you see fit. Transfer the profits to my account."Victoria was taken aback. "Master, that's far more than I receive. Are you sure?"Ethan insisted, "Absolutely. Consider it a token of appreciation for your dedication. Money should never be a concern for you."Victoria expressed her gratitude, mentioning that this month's pro
"My sister?" Ethan himself was stunned hearing the lady address herself as his brother. The man looked at the lady and asked, "He's your brother?"The lady nodded gently and replied, "Yes, he is."The man's expression soured as he retorted, "Does your brother not have eyes? Can't he see what he did?"Arching her hand in a conciliatory gesture, the lady offered, "He's sorry, sir. He actually has an eyesight problem, so he didn't see you."Eyesight problem?"A faint frown played on his lips as he processed the lady's words, his mind racing to comprehend what she meant by "eyesight problem." Before he could voice his thoughts, the lady interjected, her tone gentle yet authoritative, "Brother, please be quiet so I can solve the problem."Stunned, Ethan sighed and stopped talking. Turning her attention back to the man, the lady pleaded, "Forgive him, sir."The man looked at the lady and then shifted his gaze back to Ethan, "You are very lucky," he said, his tone less harsh now, "I'll f
Dera laughed, genuine amusement lighting up her eyes. "Are you being serious right now?" she asked, a hint of incredulity in her voice. "How can you just say you want me to work for you with the excuse of being the CEO of Aureus? Is that a joke?"Ethan's smile remained gentle, a touch of confidence in his response. "I know it might be hard for you to believe, but what if you were to find out that I am indeed the CEO? Would you consider working for me?"Dera's brows furrowed, her scepticism evident. "What do you mean?" she questioned, seeking clarification. Ethan seized the moment to press his point. "Would you work for me once you know the truth?"Sighing, Dera relented, realizing the gravity of the situation. "Yes, I suppose I would," she admitted. She understood that it would be unrealistic for Ethan to truly hold the CEO position he claimed, especially considering that the actual CEO was likely a hidden billionaire who wouldn't be in an ordinary coffee shop like what they were in.