Chapter 141

Ethan stood in the expansive living room of his mansion, the dim lighting casting soft shadows on the walls.

He wore a simple T-shirt and shorts, a stark contrast to the sharp suits he donned during the day.

The events of the day played over in his mind, particularly the strange tree symbol he had seen on the old building.

He felt a sense of urgency and curiosity gnawing at him. Picking up his phone, he dialed the old man’s number, hoping for answers.

The phone rang once, twice. Just as he was about to hang up, the call connected.

"Ethan," the old man's gravelly voice came through the line, "sorry about that. I was in the middle of something."

"No problem, Housekeeper. I just needed to discuss a few things," Ethan replied, pacing the room.

"Of course. How is the Monument Project going?"

"It's progressing well," Ethan said. "Sandra and I are pushing through the final stages of planning. There have been a few hiccups, but nothing we can't handle."

"Good to hear. And the corporate att