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
Meanwhile Ethan and Sophia spent the hours exploring the entertainment system, enjoying a fine-dining meal prepared by the onboard chef, and engaging in lively conversation. The time passed surprisingly quickly, filled with laughter and shared stories.As the plane approached its destination, the lights of England twinkled through the window like terrestrial stars. When the wheels finally touched the runway, a slight jolt ran through the cabin, signaling their arrival. It was 2 a.m., and the sky was still enshrouded in darkness, the city not yet fully awake. The airport was relatively quiet at this hour, with a sparse crowd of travelers, mostly appearing bleary-eyed and tired.Ethan looked around, taking in the foreign signs and diverse faces, a mix of excitement and apprehension settling within him. "Wow, we're really in England," he mumbled, his eyes wide with a blend of awe and curiosity.Sophia smiled, catching his contagious excitement. "Yes, we are. Let's head to the baggage c
The driver whom Ethan had slapped could have gotten angry, but he didn't. Instead, he lowered his head and said, "I'm very sorry, my brakes failed."Grabbing the driver by his collar, Ethan warned, "Don't drive carelessly. Go and get those brakes fixed before you kill people." He shot a disapproving glare at the rest of the men in the car before walking away.Once he was gone, the driver turned to another man and said, "Did you see how bold the young master was? Even though we outnumbered him, he still slapped me."The other man nodded, "I saw it. He has the courage. That's why he's Master Blackwood's son. Now, let's focus on our plan. If something goes wrong, we'll be dead."Returning to his car, Ethan found Sophia looking at him, her face tinged with anger. "Why did you go to them? What if they had harmed you?""What was I supposed to do? Sit quietly? What if you had gotten hurt?" Ethan retorted.Sophia's expression softened, "I'm sorry, I was just worried."Ethan glanced at her,