WHAT!" Ethan felt shocked hearing Lily's apology. He couldn't believe his ear and couldn't believe that she had called him all the way because she wanted to apologize.Lily's tears began flowing as she continued pleading. "I still love you Ethan, I need you." She said.Ethan stared at Lily, unsure of how to respond. He longed to believe her and forgive her, but he was filled with uncertainty and doubt."I understand that it's too late to apologize," Lily continued, "but I needed to see you. It hasn't been easy for me since we separated."As Lily spoke, Ethan's mind became increasingly muddled."No, Ethan. Don't fall for her lies. She cheated on you with another man because he was rich. She's a gold-digger," he muttered to himself, anger flashing in his eyes."Leave me alone, Lily. We're divorced, and you were the one who wanted it," he said, pushing her away.Lily got to her feet, her tears still streaming down her face. "I know that I don't deserve your forgiveness, Ethan. I played w
"Did Lily intentionally approach me and beg for forgiveness, putting on this act because she got a clue that I'm rich?" he questioned.Thinking of this, he pretended not to know what she was talking about.He chuckled in response to Lily's accusation. "Rich? I don't know where you're getting that idea from, Lily," he said. "I'm just working to support myself, like always."Lily's anger began to show as she persisted, "Are you lying to me, Ethan? You've changed. You got a nice haircut and your clothes look high-class. How can you deny it?"Ethan let out a laugh and explained, "I got a tip from a customer for delivering a package, which I used to afford a better haircut and this one piece of clothing. That's all there is to it."Lily's expression turned to anger and confusion as she screamed, "What? So you are not rich?"Ethan shook his head with a frown, still denying it. "I am the old Ethan, I am not rich. Would I still be hailing a cab if I was rich?" he asked.Lily, still upset, too
Ethan's anger began to subside as he focused on driving. But as he reached a quiet part of town, he heard screams coming from a nearby alley. His curiosity piqued, he quickly parked his car and followed the sound of the commotion.As he turned the corner, he saw two men surrounding a woman, one of them holding a knife while the other rifled through her purse.The two men were towering over the lady, one with a knife in his hand and the other with a sneer on his face. "Hand over the money, lady," the one with the knife said, his voice menacing."I told you I don't have any money!" The lady shouted, her voice laced with fear."Don't lie to us; are you trying to say a beautiful lady like you has no money?" The other man chimed in."I swear I don't have any money!" the lady yelled, her voice shaking."Then what do you have?" the man with the knife asked, moving closer to her."Please, just leave me alone," the lady pleaded, tears streaming down her face."Give us something, or we'll make
The next day, Ethan woke up from his king-size, luxurious bed feeling rejuvenated. As he stretched, his phone started ringing, displaying the three-letter word "DAD" on the screen.Seeing that it was a call from his dad, he quickly sat up on the bed and pressed the answer button."Hello, Dad," he said."Hey, son! How's everything going?" his dad replied."Everything is fine; thanks for asking," Ethan said."I missed you; that's why I called," his dad said."I missed you too, Dad," Ethan replied, smiling."So, is there anything new going on with you?" William asked."Nothing is wrong, but I decided to call you about the diamond card you gave me. I tried doing a large transaction through my phone, but it didn't work, so I had to use the card itself."When Ethan was at the showroom to buy the car, the saleslady even wanted to call the police for him because the transaction failed while he was using his phone."Oh, I'm sorry, son. I forgot to tell you. You have to go to any Diamond Bank VI
Lily was taken aback by the sudden demand. She had been so desperate for help that she had not thought about the consequences. Giving away half of her company was not something she was willing to do easily. She typed back,"50 percent shares? That's a lot, and I'm not ready for that."Ethan replied, "I understand it's a lot, but it's a fair exchange for the amount I'm paying. Think about it, Lily. Your company is going bankrupt, and without my help, you will lose everything. This way, you get to keep 50 percent of the company, and I get to help you save it.""I can only give you 20 percent but not 50 percent; I'm sorry.""Alright, no problem. I understand your concerns. But just keep in mind that the offer still stands. When you're ready to discuss it further, just send me a message." Ethan said"I appreciate your offer, Mr. Anonymous. But I'm not comfortable with giving away 50 percent of my company.""I understand that it's a big decision to make. But think about it: with my investm
Ethan packed his car at the side of the road and looked around, making sure no one he knew was around.As Ethan stepped out of his BMW M8, he couldn't help but notice the luxurious surroundings of the Diamond National Bank VIP section. The pristine white building was surrounded by perfectly manicured lawns and tall palm trees. The parking lot was filled with high-end luxury cars, from Lamborghinis to Bentleys, all parked in designated VIP spots.As he walked towards the entrance, he noticed that everyone around him was dressed in business suits and designer clothes, giving the impression that only the wealthy could afford to bank here. The air was filled with the sound of hushed conversations and the clicking of expensive shoes on the marble floors.As he walked towards the entrance, a security guard stepped forward and blocked his path. "Where do you think you're going?" the guard asked, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.Ethan cleared his throat and replied, "I'm here to fire the m
Elizabeth scowled in frustration. "Did you come here without permission just to extend your spending limit?" she asked pointedly.Ethan nodded briefly.Elizabeth sighed deeply, attempting to control her anger. "You could have asked one of my staff to help you with that. There's no need to come barging into my office like this," she said.Ethan shook his head. "I understand, but I specifically need to use the Platinum Privilege Enhancer machine. It's not available to regular customers, and I was hoping you could assist me with it," he explained."What?" Manager Elizabeth stood up in shock. "The privilege enhancer machine?" she asked."Yes, that one; that's what I need." Ethan repliedElizabeth grew furious at Ethan. "Did you barge into my office to make fun of me?" She asked. "Do you know what the privilege enhancer does, or do you think it extends to normal bank cards like yours?" Her voice turned cold."The Platinum Privilege Enhancer machine is a highly exclusive piece of equipment
"Oh no, I'm so sorry!" Ethan said, feeling guilty for causing the damage.The lady looked up at him, and Ethan couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was. She was about the same height as him, and while she wasn't slim, she had a curvy figure that was quite striking. "My phone!" she exclaimed, looking down at the damaged device."I'm so sorry," Ethan repeated, reaching down to pick up the phone. "Let me make it right; I'll pay for the repair or get you a new one."She picked up the phone and sighed. "It's an iPhone 14, which is very expensive. Don't worry, I'll fix it myself. It's not your fault," she said, looking at Ethan.Ethan was surprised. "Are you sure? I can pay for it," he said, feeling guilty for causing the damage.The lady smiled. "Yes, I'm sure. Don't worry about it. Just be careful next time. Someone else might have forced you to pay," she replied, patting his shoulder.Ethan was touched by the lady's kindness. He couldn't believe that someone he had accidentally cau