Ethan was shocked, hearing their questions, momentarily taken aback by the sudden spotlight. He cleared his throat, glancing at Cory for support before returning his gaze to the journalist.The journalist, sensing Ethan's hesitation, reassured him, "Sir, we are about to record. Are you ready to give an answer?"Ethan looked at Cory, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes, and asked, "Would you rather talk?"Cory shook his head, firmly placing the responsibility back on Ethan. "You do that, brother; you can speak of the project better than me."Gathering his composure, Ethan cleared his throat and said to the journalist, "Yes, I'm ready."The journalist nodded, a look of anticipation in his eyes, and began the countdown, "Rolling, 3, 2, 1..." He was about to say "0" when a voice cut through the air, halting everything in its tracks.They all turned to look at the person who had interrupted, their faces filled with surprise and confusion. Ethan too turned, his eyes widening as he recognize
Cory shook his head and said, "You know I'm not good at approaching ladies' stuff, I haven't even found a way to talk to her one on one yet."Ethan laughed and said, "What about helping you out for today so you pick it up from there?" He asked."Wow, really? I'll be glad; do so for me," Cory replied, his face lighting up with hope.Ethan laughed and then took his phone out and dialled Yolanda's contact. After a few rings, the call was connected."Hello, Master Storm?" A cheerful voice came over from Yolanda.Ethan smiled and said, "Hello, Ms. Rodriguez, how are you?"Yolanda at the other end smiled and said, "I'm good, Master, anything?"Ethan cleared his throat and said, "Actually, I'll want us to have dinner together tonight.""Wow, really? Surely, why not, we can," Yolanda quickly replied, her voice filled with excitement.Ethan smiled and said, "Ok, so tonight at a different hotel, I'll send you the location, actually, Cory is among us.""Oh, Cory too? Ok, Master, I'll wait," Yola
Robert's face reddened, "How dare you talk to me like that? This is my site, and I won't have you disrespecting me on my own property!"Ethan remained calm, his eyes steady on Robert, "Your property?" He laughed "We're not here to disrespect anyone. We're just observing.""Observe? I don't need you observing anything here. Leave, both of you!" Robert snapped, his voice rising.Cory's anger boiled over, "Why would we leave? Do you own this project? We have every right to be here. Your attitude is uncalled for, and you have no reason to be so hostile."Robert's face turned an even darker shade of red, "Hostile? You have no idea what you guys are doing!"Most of the workers had stopped working, entranced by the heated argument taking place before them. The air was thick with tension, and the situation threatened to spiral further out of control.Cory shot back, "We've done nothing wrong, and you know it! Your accusations are baseless."Robert's voice was almost a bellow now, "You've cau
"You're not qualified to know who he is and you are wasting my time." Victoria said and then hanged up. "Ah, I'm dead! All my hard work to work for the biggest project, all the money I've invested—everything's gone," Robert cried, his face pale and voice trembling."Dad, what's wrong? What are you saying?" Olivia asked, concern etching her features.Robert's eyes welled with tears as he said, "The manager of Aureus just called me. I've been fired.""Fired? For what reason?" Olivia demanded, her voice rising.Robert shook his head, a look of utter defeat in his eyes. "I don't know. I wasn't given any reason. I've just been fired from this project, something I've always dreamt of," he said, his voice breaking.Olivia shook her head, anger replacing her initial shock. "Dad, this is a breach of contract. We must sue them."Robert shook his head, his face a picture of despair. "Suing a company like Aureus is like suing God in the heavens; it's not feasible."Olivia sighed, her mind racing
Robert angrily stared at her, his voice trembling with fury. "A word more from you, and I'll disown you and freeze your bank accounts."Olivia's face paled, and fear replaced her anger. If she were disowned and her accounts were frozen, she would be miserable. She bit her lip, holding back words that threatened to spill out.Robert then went on his knees, his face contorted with despair. "I'm apologizing; please forgive me." He turned to Ethan, tears welling in his eyes, and pleaded, "Please forgive me."Ethan chuckled, his voice cold. "Why does it look like I'm forcing you to apologize? It's not like I need your apology anyways."Robert's tears flowed freely, his body shaking. "Please forgive me," he cried, his voice breaking.But Ethan's face remained impassive, unmoved by Robert's pleas. His eyes were cold, his expression unyielding.Olivia watched the scene, anger burning in her eyes, but her father's threat still ringing in her ears."Please, Sir, have mercy on us. I made a ter
Robert shook his head and said, "I only lowered myself because this contract will fetch us more money, and also I've spent enough money on it, but surely that Ethan guy, I won't spare him."Olivia asked, "Dad, are you sure that guy wasn't lying?"Robert nodded and said, "He wasn't lying. When I saw him first, I felt he was someone different judging from how he was dressed, but he didn't say who he was."Olivia nodded and said, "I never knew the CEO had a brother. Also, I wonder how the CEO of Nexus became friends with that rag guy Ethan and even calls him brother."Robert sighed and said, "Don't worry about that one; I'll deal with that guy. Also, note never to offend the other guy named Cory; it is dangerous."Olivia nodded and said, "Ok, dad, as you wish."Meanwhile, in a private room adorned with the symbols of power and authority, a group of influential political figures were deep in discussion. There were Senators, Ministers, and high-ranking bureaucrats.One Minister raised his
"Who is this anonymous person? Why is it that his identity is unknown?" The minister asked"Well he's stinking rich so surely he'll hide his identity, if we want to find out it's just simple, invite the manager of the company and force her to reveal it. The minister thought for a moment and said, " We'll arrange a meeting soon and see how everything goes. Slowly, the days passed away, and it was three days later. Ethan was still in bed sleeping when his phone started ringing. It rang the first time and ended, then a second call came in.He got up and yawned, picking his phone up and checking to see a call from Sophia. Sitting up properly, he stretched and clicked the answer button. "Hey, Sophie, good morning," he greeted."Good morning, Ethan. How are you? Were you still sleeping?" Sophia asked.Ethan nodded, yawning again. "Yes, I was still asleep; been tired since yesterday."Sophia's voice softened. "Ok, sorry for disturbing your sleep.""Hey, don't worry; I've had enough sleep,
45 minutes later, the car glided to a stop at the bustling airport, its entrance brimming with a diverse crowd of travelers, airport staff, and drivers. People scurried about, pulling suitcases and clutching tickets. The cacophony of chatter, announcements over the loudspeakers, and the distant roar of jet engines created an energetic backdrop.As Ethan and Sophia stepped out of the cab, they were met with the cool, efficient atmosphere of the terminal. Uniformed personnel guided passengers, and digital screens displayed flight information, all of it arranged with a seamless order that belied the chaos of the crowd.Sophia led Ethan to the first-class check-in counter, a somewhat secluded area designed to provide comfort and exclusivity. Luxurious seating areas and elegant décor marked a clear difference from the rest of the terminal. Ethan's eyes widened as he realized that they were about to embark on a first-class flight, something he hadn't expected.Ethan asked Sophia, "You booked