His brain couldn't process what was going on. Was he dreaming or could it be fate playing tricks on him? Whatever the case, it didn't matter to him.
Now it could give his wife the life she deserves. No one would bully or insult them again, he remembered his wife's words and smiled. She's such an angel! Ethan took a cab and headed home, but first he needed to buy a new phone. So he told the cab driver to drop him off at Nice Phone Company. When he got to his destination,he stepped out and walked towards the entrance. The air felt different. He couldn't believe how his life had turned around for good. As he approached the door of the company, the security guard looked at him in confusion, wondering what a useless man like him was doing there. The security guard was ready to throw Ethan out at any moment if he turned out to be a burglar, this was because Ethan still wore his worn out jeans and dirty shirt. The security guard kept a special eye on Ethan, like that would be this lucky day to catch a burglar red-handed. Ethan got in and immediately, his eyes flitting around looking at all the different categories of phones. The phones looked very good, but they were too expensive. He just wanted a simple phone. As he was still scanning through the phones, he heard a loud slap and turned to see a young lady standing in front of an angry young man. From the look of things, she just poured coffee on him. His suit looked very expensive.The young lady looked terrified, a small group was gathering to watch. “What the hell did you do?* The furious man shouted at her. “I'm sorry sir, I didn't mean to..” the girl stammered. An employee got close to her and gave her another slap, “ you fool, what's the meaning of this rubbish?” Ethan was disgusted by the employee's behaviour. The young girl quickly reached into her purse and pulled out all the money she had, offering it to the young man with one hand on her jaw as tears rolled down her cheeks. “ Do I look like a joke to you?” The young man sneered, "Do you know how much this suit cost?” “ What were you doing pressing your phone and walking with a cup of coffee?” The employee asked, rage evident in her voice, “ you're here to steal, right?” The young man was still fuming with anger “you can't even afford to pay for this suit even if you work to death, and you dare pour coffee on me?” The young lady was shaking in fear “ I'm sorry sir, I'm at fault here. I'll do anything you want, sir?” “Will you pay for the suit? This suit is a limited edition,”the young man's face lit up with a little mischievous smile, “ did you say you'll do anything I want? Okay, lick my suit, since it's your coffee that poured on it” Ethan stepped in between them, he has had enough, “ that's enough, young man” The young man looked at Ethan from head to toe, * and who is this fool?” he asked, “ is she your girlfriend or wife? You're both dressed like beggars, are you here to steal from innocent customers? Do you also want to lick my shoes, you fool?” “ You are a bigger fool, for raising your hands on a woman, is that how you treat women?” Ethan said standing his ground. “It seems you're here to play hero. Do you know who I am? Can you pay for this suit?” The young man asked, as he took angry steps towards Ethan. Ethan wasn't intimidated nor took a step back from his position, “yes, I can buy your suit, but can you pay for the damage you've done to her self-worth?” Ethan asked, his response caught the young man off guard. Everyone looked shocked as they never expected such a reply. “And you,” Ethan looked at the female employee, “ you dare slap a fellow lady for nothing, what would you say if the young lady decides to sue you?” The employee laughed, “ she can't even afford anything here, not to talk of affording a lawsuit”. As the trio continued to argue, the young lady decided to intervene. It's her fault and Ethan should never get dragged into her mess, besides the young man looked like someone very important, someone she should never mess with. “Sir, please I'm at fault here, let me take the blame for it. I appreciate your efforts to save me”. The lady pleaded as she stood in front of Ethan. Before the young man could say anything, a voice interrupted, “ what's going on here?” Everyone turned to see the owner of the voice, walking towards them. From the way the employee was trying to behave herself, Ethan knew he was the manager of the store. The employee quickly explained everything to the manager, stating that the young lady had poured coffee on the VIP customer, and when they tried to talk to her, Ethan rudely interrupted them. Ethan smiled when he heard the employee's explanation, “ rudely? Your story is incomplete, you skipped the part where you both slapped her and your VIP customer asked the poor lady to lick his suit, despite her pleas, do you call that talking?”. He pointed out. The manager sighed, “and who are you to interrupt? We can't afford to lose our VIP customer because of one stupid young lady”. “I am willing to pay for the ruined suit,” Ethan replied firmly. The manager looked at Ethan from head to toe, looking around for cameras maybe he was shooting a movie. ” Do you know the cost of his suit?” He asked, pointing at the young man's suit. The shattered phone on the floor caught the manager's attention “ Would you also pay for this?” He added pointing at the phone. He was ready to lick Ethan out if it turned out he was just there to bluff. Ethan sensed sarcasm in the manager's tone, he pulled out his black card and gave the manager, “Please, ask your VIP customer the cost of his suit, deduct the cost of the shattered phone and I'll be taking a phone for myself too”. The manager and everyone around immediately laughed at Ethan. He must have stolen the card on his way here. But another card caught the attention of the manager, the Emerald Group business card with the inscription “Leo”. The only Leo he knew working for Emerald Group is the butler of the late Smith's family. The manager wondered how someone like Ethan knew Leo, but his instincts were telling him Ethan could be a spy sent by Leo to secretly rate what was going on there. The manager swiped the card in the machine and it signalled a red light, indicating the payment was declined. He tried it the second time and it still showed red. The manager turned to Ethan, “ Did you steal this card? You came here to insult my VIP customer and employee while flaunting a stolen card.” Ethan was dumbfounded, he just got the card today. So everything the old man told him was a lie. He felt so bad but he managed to stand his ground. “ Please, can you lend me your phone?” He asked the manager. “ I want to call someone”“He's about to call his gang members”“Give up already, you fool!”“He’s such a loser”Other customers made ugly comments, but Ethan still pleaded with the manager for his phone. The manager obliged.Ethan brought out the card Leo gave him and dialled the number. He gave the phone back to the manager after the call.Few minutes later, a convoy of exotic cars parked in front of the store and an elderly man came in with men in black suits.“ What's happening here, young master?” Leo asked.When they heard the words “young master”,everyone present was shocked. Young master? Who is this shabbily dressed young master?Ethan explained everything to Leo, who took the card and swiped it again, this time it signalled a green light, indicating the transaction was successful. Everyone watching was totally shocked.People took out their phones to video as things were becoming interesting, but the men in suits stepped in, videos and pictures of Ethan's back were taken.The manager immediately beca
Ava knew whatever profits they'd make would never get to her. That's if they're lucky enough to get through the first stage. “Who is confident enough to get us a mega project with Emerald Group?” Kate asked.James laughed, “Hahaha, mum this is a very funny question” “Are you dumb? This is very important to us and you're laughing about it”. Susie replied with anger evident in her voice.“Enough!” Kate shouted furiously, her face flushed with anger, “none of you is confident about getting a mega deal with Emerald Group. I want it as my 50th birthday gift”.They exchanged nervous glances, waiting for her next announcement.“Listen to me, whoever is able to get a deal with Emerald Group will get 20% of the profit as investment for his/her little business”.Everyone's jaw dropped to the floor, they never expected such an offer. The offer was juicy but no one was confident about getting a deal with Emerald Group.Kate had always told them to source for investments from other places. Accor
James smiled, “ is that all? I feel sorry for you Ethan, are you sure you really want to do this? Alright, I'll take the bet”.“That's not all”, Ethan said as he got a sheet of paper and wrote down everything He gave it to James,” sign here”.James collected the paper, read it out to the hearing of everyone, and he signed. Ethan also signed.“Now, we have binded the bet”. Ethan knew James would want to break their promise after he might have lost with the help of his sister and mother.James smiled coyly as he scratched his head, staring at his mother who was silent throughout their bet.Kate was more concerned about the deal with Emerald Group, her reputation was at stake. If they decide to bet with their lives she doesn't care.Ava was more startled by the entire event, did Ethan plan all this before asking her to take the task? She had even signalled him to stop but he simply ignored her.When everything was settled, Kate turned to Ava and smiled, “Ava, you have just two days to a
He quickly rushed to Ethan, he slapped him on his left cheek, “you had the guts to walk in here, I'll treat you like the criminal that you are”.“You're making a huge mistake” Ethan said coldly, as he dialled Leo's number.“Hello, young master.” Leo said cheerfully, he was hoping to hear everything went well.“I'm at the bank but some dimwits are accusing me of theft, denying me access to the manager, call the manager and tell him to come out in two minutes if he still wants to keep his job” Ethan said with an air of authority as he hung up the call.“Who do you think you're calling, huh? Jasper sneered at Ethan making a call.“We'll see when he comes,” Ethan shrugged as he looked at his wristwatch.“ You're so foolish, you've been caught red-handed and you're still acting innocent” the security guard said as he raised his baton to hit Ethan.“How dare you?” A scolding voice came immediately, the security guard's hand hung in the air.“ You must be the manager, you came out on time.
“Don't let your filthy hand touch me.” A feminine voice could be heard from the sitting room of the villa. “Mother, please I need some dollars to start up a little business”.“Shut your twerp you trash” the disdain in her eyes was evident as she looked at the figure kneeling in front of her.“But mother”.“Don't ever call me mother, I can never be the mother to such an unfortunate trash like you”. The woman, Kate sneered interrupting the man before her.“Wow, look who we have here, my loser brother-in-law, begging?”. a familiar voice spoke behind him. “ What else do you want from us?”Ethan bowed his head in shame. He couldn't meet the gazes of the people before him. One was his mother-in-law, Kate Steve and the other was her son, James Steve.“Mum, you sounded so serious on the phone”. The newcomer stopped in her words and snorted.Ethan was full of regrets. He had made the wrong decision coming to meet his mother-in-law for help. Ever since he graduated from the University three ye
At Steve's Villa in Nova City. It was beaming with lights. That night was Susie's engagement dinner party and the dining table was filled with few guests.“How long will it take that fool to serve the food?” Susie snared through gritted teeth. “I think you should give him a little time”. Ava broke in with a distasteful stare.Susie let out a sigh and looked at her mum. She was disappointed at mother's neutral attitude towards the situation. She didn't hide her disappointment.“Honey, just give him a few minutes”.A calm voice beside her said, it was the first time he spoke since they got here.Susie turned to face her fiancé, Lucas Fred. He is the CEO of Ember Tech. She was happy she's finally marrying someone richer than her father. “I swear, I would crush this good- for- nothing man with my fist”. Mrs Kate's face was red and flushed. She couldn't bear it again.“Mum, I’m sure he will be out soon. He is cooking without extra helping hands”. Ava tried to plead on her husband's behalf
“ He's of no use to this family, he couldn't even help your brother. Lucas was kind enough to help close the case. What did that loser do? Today, he decided to ruin your sister's day”.Ethan heaved a sigh of dismay and regret as he walked into the dining room, “Ava, I'm going out for fresh air”.“I'll go with you,” Ava said quickly.Ethan cuts in, “ just stay here, don't worry about me. I just need time alone”.James laughed behind him, “Bingo, have you eaten? Or do you intend to go out and beg for food? Don't do anything to tarnish our family’s name. Here, I have a dollar go buy something to eat!”“Let me add another dollar, you'll need water to enjoy your meal”. A voice beside James added, Brandon. He's a good friend of James.They produced a dollar note each from their pockets and threw it at Ethan's foot simultaneously.“ Hey loser, get new clothes too. You stink”. Lucas threw his black card at Ethan's foot.“ I bet he doesn't know what a black card is, he's so daft”. Susie smirk
“This can't be happening, when the accident occurred, did I hit my head? I might be hallucinating”. Ethan said and rose up with a confused expression. “How can I be the young master of a family I know nothing about? Is this some kind of prank or what? Let me tell you, I have no money, my wife has no money again and your hypnosis will not work on me”“ You did not hit your head, nor is anyone trying to hypnotise you here, young master”. Leo said with a hint of laughter in his voice. “Please, sit down let me explain everything to you”.Ethan had no intention of sitting down, he had heard enough. Everything was baffling him and he just needed answers.“ Like I said earlier, I am the butler of the most powerful and famous family in Nova City, the Smith family. Which is your family, young master. If only we knew things would go wrong soon…” Leo paused.Ethan felt like he was a child listening to his grandfather read Bedtime stories to him. Beyond that,he could pure hatred in Leo's eyes.Le