"Do you know who sent them?" Ethan asked, looking at Sandra and the driver."It was Denera." Sandra answered."Denera Lockwood?" Ethan asked to be sure."Without a doubt." Sandra replied."How can you be sure she's the one? It could have been anyone else." Ethan laid out his reluctancy to believe what Sandra said."Trust me Ethan, she's the one behind this." Sandra said, her eyes locked into Earth's own as if communicating with him in another plane."Very well then, we all need to be more careful" Ethan said after a while. "It's obvious the other Houses will go to any length to make sure we're off the project and that it's given to them instead." He added."There's no going back. We proceed as planned Ethan." Sandra said.Ethan gave her surprised look. Wasn't she the one who was almost a victim of an attack and kidnap? How can she be unfazed and ready to fire on?"If the Houses sense weakness from us, it will give them the drive to attack us more. We can't afford to show fear." Sandra
Sandra sighed, she couldn't turn him away now anyway, "very well, tell him I'll be down soon." She said, taking her gaze back to the full length mirror, making minor adjustment to her dressing."Yes ma'am." The maid bowed and walked out.***Packed just outside the Walton mansion, was Ethan's G-WAGON. Seated at the driver's seat was none other than Paul and seating behind the passenger's seat was Ethan."Women and taking forever to get dressed." Ethan muttered to himself, as he checked the Rolex watch on his left hand.As soon as he finished making the statement, the gate of the mansion opened as Sandra walked out majestically, fully dressed and prepared for the day's event.Paul got down from the vehicle and opened the door for her to get in."You look really good." Ethan complimented as soon as Sandra settled into the seat beside him.His eyes feasting all over her, struggling hard to take them off.Paul entered the car and kick-started the ignition. "Shall we sir?" He asked"Yes Pa
"Your attention is highly needed sir. It's your sister. Something had happened." The man who barged in poured out, without giving his boss a chance to say his mind."What is it? Is she alright?" Jason asked as he removed the earbuds from his ear and placed them into their case."Yes sir. It's about what she may have done." The man answered, a sense of urgency in his voice."Spill it!" Jason's voice went higher than normal."It can't be said sir." The man answered, with a slight bow."What in God's name does that mean?" Jason was beginning to get frustrated."You have to see it sir. I'm here to take you to see her." The man answered."Very well, let's go." Jason gave in and headed out with the man.***"What the fuck Denera?" Jason yelled as he entered his entered his sister's room."Oh please spare me the judgement and backlash Jason." Denera fired back, sitting on her bed."Judgement and backlash?" Jason scoffed. "You made a direct attempt at Sandra!" Jason yelled, the veins on his h
"Good morning everyone, my name is Ethan Anderson, and today, we're all gathered to witness the birth and start of Greatness" He began, cameras flashing and making clicking sounds continuously."We're not just here to break ground; we are here to break barriers. We are here to create something extraordinary, something that will stand the test of time, and outlive us." He spoke with the calm authority that had become his hallmarkSandra added, her voice filled with passion, "This isn't just a project; it's a legacy. Let's build something remarkable together."The crowd erupted in applause, the sound echoing across the site. The energy was palpable, the sense of purpose undeniable."Thank you." Ethan said, locking his hand with Sandra's, as he waved the other one to the people gathered. "Let's get to work." He said as they turned back."Mr. Ethan, when should we expect the monument project to be completed?" A voice asked."Mr. Ethan how do you feel being the one that was granted the pro
"This is unnecessary Ethan." The Old Man as he watched on, as if the person he spoke was in the room with him, or would hear him through the television.The Old Man heaved a sigh, it seemed what he greatly feared was about to materialize. He had to conclude his mission and return to the city as soon as possible.***Denera laid on her bed, restless, turning from pillar to post. She had changed back into normal house wears, clad in a simple gown. The television that hung on the wall was on and displaying news. Denera's attention wasn't on the TV though. She was too restless to concentrate.Letting out a little scream of frustration, she jumped out of the bed and headed for the door..A sharp and energetic tone came from the TV, halting her in her tracks. With haste she returned back to her bed to see what was about to be displayed on the TV.The sound she heard was only used when a very important news was about to be passed acrossed, overriding whatever show was been shown at the mome
"Well well well, if it isn't the hero of the day." A baritone voice spoke from behind them, making them all to turn back with immediate effect, Paul, instinctively jumping in front of Ethan."Jason?" Sandra asked, with utter disbelief in her eyes."Hello love." Jason said, with an evil smirk on his face."Jason, I'm sorry did we have any prior meeting?" Ethan asked, stepping away from Paul's back as he approached Jason."Oh not at all. I saw you on the TV this morning and decided to come and offer my greetings in person." Jason answered."You didn't have to." Ethan said, as he and Jason shook each other's hands. "Come, let's take this conversation to my office." Ethan added."Nah, I can see you have a guest, I wouldn't want to get in you guys way." Jason declined."I was just leaving." Sandra jumped in, her voice cold and distant. She headed for the door. "See you some other time Ethan." She said as she walked out the door without waiting for Ethan's reply."Shall we?" Ethan asked, as
"It seems evil deeds runs in the Lockwood House." Ethan added. "If you have nothing to say, get out of my office." Ethan ordered.Jason gave him a wicked smile as he turned and walked out the door. "This isn't over Ethan, it was just the beginning." He added as walked out the door.Ethan slumped back unto the car, heaving a sigh. Shit just got real!Without wasting anymore time, he grabbed his phone which was on the table and dialed the Old Man's number."Good day Master Ethan, I was just about to call you and congratulate you on the commen...." The Old Man stated as soon as the call connected."He knows." Ethan cut in, almost whispering."Who knows?" The Old Man asked. "And knows what?" He further added."Jason Lockwood." Ethan began. "He knows about the whole event that happened all those years ago. I don't know how but he knows!" Ethan added."But how is that possible?" The Old Man asked, confused and unable to think."I have absolutely no idea." Ethan answered."You told me you ma
It was strange that it took Jackson and Jason knowing his secret to make him face his bottled up emotions about suzan's death, but nevertheless, he was glad some good came out of it.***Nestled in the heart of the sprawling estate of the Lockwood family, hidden from prying eyes, lay the enigmatic Serpent’s Den. The family’s mansion, an imposing Gothic structure with ivy-clad walls and towering spires, was a well-known landmark. But the true heart of the Lockwood's sinister machinations lay deep beneath the surface, far removed from the grandeur seen by the public.To the casual observer, the mansion’s library was a treasure trove of rare books and antique maps, bathed in the soft glow of ornate chandeliers. However, behind a seemingly innocuous bookshelf, a secret passageway awaited discovery. Activated by pulling an inconspicuous volume of Edgar Allan Poe’s works, the bookshelf slid open with a quiet, mechanical hum, revealing a dimly lit staircase that spiraled down into the dept