Ethan felt his heart racing as the men approached him. He tried to move away from them, but his legs felt like they were glued to the ground. He couldn't believe what was happening. He stood there, frozen, staring at the group of men in disbelief. He had never seen anything like this before in his life.
Those who had stopped to take a look took out their phones and started to record the scene.The men looked like they were straight out of a Hollywood movie, with their sharp suits, dark glasses, and pistols hanging from their belts.Ethan felt a wave of fear wash over him as they approached. He tried to take a step back, but they were too quick. Just when he thought something bad was going to happen, another incredible thing happened."Thud!"The men rushed in front of him and knelt down together on one knee, their voices booming as they spoke in perfect unison, "Youthful master, we have been sent by the master to bring you.""Wow!"Ethan's heart was racing as he looked down at the group of men, their backs still covering his face from the curious onlookers.He couldn't understand why they were calling him "youthful master" or why they were bowing to him; neither could he understand which master they were talking about. It all felt like a strange dream.As he stood there in shock, he noticed a group of people with their phones out, trying to capture the bizarre scene. Ethan felt exposed, but the men quickly noticed the commotion and stood up, forming a protective barrier around him. Their faces remained stern, and he could tell that they meant business."Which young master are you talking about? I'm no young master; I'm just a cleaner, and I don't know any master."Ethan saidJust then, one man who was in the car and had not gotten out opened the gate and stepped down. He seemed to be the leader of the men in red suits who looked like mercenaries.He wore a perfectly tailored suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist. The fabric was of the highest quality, and the color was a deep shade of red that matched his men's attire.He had an air of confidence and power about him that commanded respect from everyone around him. He moved with a grace that belied his size, and his every action seemed calculated and deliberate. As he got closer to him, just like the others, he also went down on a knee with his head bowed."Youthful master, please come with us," he said, his voice deep and authoritative.Ethan didn't know what to do. He slowly nodded his head, and the group of men parted, creating a path for him to walk through.As he made his way through the line of sleek Porsche cars, he couldn't help but wonder what was waiting for him on the other side.The people were still trying to take a video of the person who could make such powerful men bow, but they were unsuccessful in capturing any footage of him.As the men in red suits escorted Ethan into one of the cars, the crowd dissipated and the street was left silent.Ethan sat in the car, completely bewildered.It was the first time he remembered being in such a high-end car. He couldn't figure out what was happening or why those men had taken him. He tried to ask them, but they remained silent, looking straight ahead with dark glasses covering their eyes.After what felt like an eternity, the cars came to a halt outside a towering building. All the men got out of the cars."Master Ethan, you may step out." The leader among them said respectfully.Ethan nodded and stepped out of the car. He looked up and saw the name "Luxuria" emblazoned in gold letters above the entrance."What?"His eyes widened in shock as he stared at the golden-emblazoned letters. He had heard of Luxuria, the only 7-star hotel in Ashville, but had never been inside. He couldn't believe what was happening. Why had they brought him to the most luxurious hotel in Ashville?"Master, kindly follow us inside."He nodded lightly and followed them. As they walked through the lobby, Ethan's eyes widened in amazement. Everything was so grand and lavish, from the crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to the marble floors beneath his feet.The men led Ethan to a private elevator that opened directly into a penthouse suite. The doors slid open, and Ethan stepped inside to find himself in a spacious living room with floor-to-ceiling windows that looked out over the city.The room was furnished with the finest pieces of furniture, and everything was decorated in gold and ivory. The men gestured for Ethan to sit on the plush sofa as they began to pour glasses of expensive wine.Ethan was still in shock, trying to make sense of what was happening, the sight of the men holding guns only made him feel more uneasy.He couldn't imagine what kind of power he held to make these men bow down to him and bring him to such a luxurious place."Why am I here?" he repeated, his voice shaky."Don't worry Youthful master, you'll know soon; just exercise patience." The man who seemed to be the leader said"Ok, I'll wait then." Ethan replied as he picked up the expensive glass of wine and started drinking.Suddenly, the door opened, and a man walked in. He was impeccably dressed in a sleek black suit, with his hair neatly combed back. He had an air of authority about him. As the man walked in, four men followed behind him, each of them holding a gun.The men in the room immediately bowed their heads in respect as the man approached."Ethan," the man said in a deep, commanding voice. "I've been expecting you.Ethan was busy enjoying the expensive wine, so he didn't even notice the man who had entered, but the voice he called him in looked familiar, forcing him to raise his head and look in the door's direction.Gasp!"His eyes widened in shock as he opened them, seeing the man who had entered. Still in shock, he slowly stood up from his seat and dropped the glass of wine he was holding. His mind was racing with a million questions, as he could hardly believe his eyes.The realization of who was in front of him hit him like a ton of bricks."Dad!" He called out in shock."Dad, it's you." Ethan muttered in shock with his mouth widely opened.When he was just 10, his mom died. After that, his dad left the house and never returned. Even though it had been a long time, he still remembers his face clearly.The man who had entered nodded with a smile."It's me, son. Dad is here for you." He repliedThe man was William Nightangle, Ethan's dad.Ethan's initial shock turned into a mix of anger and hatred as he looked at his father. The memories of his childhood came flooding back, and he couldn't help but feel betrayed and abandoned."Why are you here?" he asked, his voice laced with anger."I made them bring you here, Ethan." William walked towards him, trying to touch him.Ethan stepped back, dodging his touch. He was shocked to hear his dad say he made the people bring him. He didn't understand how he was able to send such powerful-looking men.Seeing the angry look, his father's smile faded, replaced by a look of sadness and regret. "I know I left you to s
Victoria smiled and straightened her glasses."Master Ethan, I'm the manager for the Aureus Group of Conglomerates." She saidEthan's eyes widened as he took a step back. No one in Ashville hasn't heard of Aureus. It was a massive corporation with a net worth in the billions. He couldn't believe that his father owned such a powerful company. "Dad, you...you own Aureus Group?" Ethan asked in disbelief.William nodded with a proud smile. "Yes, son, and it's now yours, so you're the one going to run it now," he said."Wow!"Ethan's mind was reeling. He had never expected any of this. Slowly he had turned into a rich man in the blink of an eye. William reached into his pocket and pulled out a card, which he placed on the table in front of Ethan. The card was silver in color and had a sparkling finish that caught the light in the room. Ethan's name, "Ethan Nightingale," was emblazoned on it in bold letters.Even Victoria's eyes widened when she saw the card. She recognized the card, it
Ethan was caught off guard as he turned around to see Lily's best friend, Charlotte, standing there with a sneer on her face. He took a deep breath and composed himself, trying not to let his emotions get the best of him."Hello, Charlotte. What are you doing here?" He asked, trying to sound as polite as possible."I could ask you the same thing," she said, still sneering. "What business do you have in this hotel?""I'm here to get food, is there any problem with that?" He asked"Get food?" She chuckled. "Have you forgotten where you're standing Ethan? This is a 7star hotel, is an ordinary cleaner like you qualified? I even think you sneaked your way in because no security guard would allow a shabbily dressed person like you here." She repliedEthan tried to ignore Charlotte's condescending attitude and maintain a cool composure. "I'm not just a cleaner," he replied calmly. "And it's not your business what I do or don't do in this hotel."Charlotte smirked, clearly enjoying his discomf
"This guy is dead meat now.""Oh, yes, I'm sure he would be beaten to pulp. You want to joke at a 7-star hotel.""Beat him, Sir, he sneaked in here; look at how dirty he is; he's only going to drive customers away." Charlotte said againThe man in red was angry; he had not seen Ethan's face yet because there were others also standing beside him."Who's he? Who dares cause trouble in the hotel?" He asked"It's him." Charlotte raised a finger and pointed at Ethan.Following the finger's direction, his eyes narrowed to where it was pointing. His eyes met Ethan's."Wish!" The security guard's body vibrated as his eyes met Ethan's. How can he forget him? He's their young master. Without a delay, he quickly walked towards Ethan.As he walked towards Ethan, he couldn't help but feel a mixture of fear and surprise. He had been ready to deal with whoever was causing trouble, and now he was faced with the young master of the hotel. He quickly composed himself and smiled respectfully at Ethan
When Ethan walked out of the hotel, he was met with the sight of a sleek black Aston Martin parked in front of him. The car was shiny and looked expensive, but not too over the top.He could see two figures standing beside it: a woman and a man who was built and looked like a bodyguard. As he got closer, they both greeted him and called him Master.He frowned and asked, "Who are you two? And why are you calling me Master?"The woman, who was wearing glasses and had her hair tied up in a bun, introduced herself."Master, I'm Lady Byte, a skilled computer programmer and hacker, capable of doing anything related to tech, and yes, I can break into any network system I want if I have the tools.""Lady Byte, the programmer?"Ethan couldn't help but chuckle. He turned to the man beside her and asked who he also was. The man also began to introduce himself."Master Ethan, I'm Shield, and my job is to protect you, keep you safe, and also help you in terms of your needs."Ethan looked confused.
After putting the phone in his pocket, he walked towards the entrance of the company building.As he made his way towards the entrance of the building, Ethan couldn't shake off the feeling of anxiety. He took deep breaths to calm himself down."Hey, there's no need to feel anxious; you're now the owner of the Aureus Group of Conglomerates." He said to himselfJust as he reached the entrance, he saw a man in a suit walking out of the building. His heart raced as he realized that it was Roger Anderson, the man who had an affair with Lily.Seeing Roger, Ethan's body twitched in anger as the scenes from the previous night crept into his head. "Damn, if I had brought Shield here, I would have ordered him to beat this man to pulp." He mutteredRoger Anderson's eyes fell on Ethan and immediately recognized him. He walked toward him in anger."Oh, you're dressed nicely today compared to how shabbily you were dressed yesterday." Roger said. "What are you doing here, young man?" He asked in a
Ethan was amazed upon entering the office. Victoria's office was elegantly decorated with modern furniture and had a large window overlooking the city. There were bookshelves filled with business and management books, a spacious desk, and a comfortable seating area."Have a seat, Master Ethan." She pointed at her office chair.Ethan nodded and sat down. "This place is really nice." He saidVictoria nodded with a smile and replied, "Thank you, Master. I'll actually get the best designers to make your office room much nicer than this." She saidEthan was about to reply when his phone started ringing; he sighed seeing that it was from Rachel, the colleague she owed; he sighed but quickly pressed the answer button."Hey Rach-"He didn't land when Rachael's angry yells chimed through."Ethan Nightingale, are you not coming to work today just because of the money you're owing me? Trust me, the time is up, so it's doubled." She saidEthan chuckled lightly. Whether it was doubled or not wasn'
Ignoring William's angry outburst, Ethan confidently walked over to the sofa and sat down, crossing his legs. Williams was taken aback by his nonchalant behavior."Who gave you the audacity to sit while I'm speaking, Ethan?" William asked angrily.But as the saying goes, "Having courage from something may give you strength, but it's the power of money that truly makes you bold." Ethan only smiled lightly before speaking."Would you keep on yelling daily when you can speak in a low tone?" He asked "Wow."William's face contorted in shock. He couldn't believe this was the same timid Ethan he was used to bossing around. He wondered if he had accidentally summoned a doppelganger of his employee. Ethan's boldness was unsettling, and he found himself speechless for a moment."How dare you?" He picked a paper from his table and threw it at Ethan, his face red with fury. "Ethan Nightingale, you're fired!" he bellowed. "You dare come late and act rudely in my presence? Also, how dare you o