Staring at the paper invitation that was in his hand, Ethan couldn't help but smile brightly. The thought that it was Mr. Han who had the diamond was pretty fascinating, and he saw it as his own way of making Mr. Han pay for acting so viciously. “Let's see what you've got, Mr. Han!” He tightened his grip around the invitation in his hand, and just then, he turned to his phone that was on his bed. He reached for it and picked it up; as unlocked it, one person came into his mind at this point, and it was no other person than James. The second he dialled his contact, he placed the phone in his ear, listening to it as it rang out continuously. “Come on, James... pick up the call!” Ethan pressured as he stood to his feet and began pacing to and fro in his room. James wasn't the kind that left his phone far from his presence, so seeing that he wasn't responding no matter how many times Ethan called him made Ethan ponder what must have gone wrong with him. “Did he run off somewhere or
“Albert claims he found it, but I’m not sure that’s the case because if he did, the company wouldn't be going into ruin at the moment," James revealed, his eyes widening in shock. Ethan knew all too well how Albert was always the calm type, the kind who avoided trouble. Seeing him lie suggested something was behind it. Then, Ethan recalled the moment when Albert was surrounded by Gideon and his gang at the graduation party. He couldn’t hear their conversation, but it was clear Albert was being threatened. In Ethan's past life, he remembered how Albert had become a doctor and how Gideon had exploited him. Allowing that to happen again would mean doom not just for his mother but for everyone. History would repeat itself. "I can't let this happen. I have to stop his company from collapsing. I can't let him turn to Gideon for help!" Ethan's fist tightened as he thought about it all. "Sir, is there anything I can do?" James asked, his voice determined. It seemed he had momentarily
2 days later…. (D-day) [Host must ensure that he gets what belongs to another family to gain more popularity and trust] [Penalty for not accomplishing this mission would be dreadful. Don't think it's a joke] The mechanical voice echoed as it warned Ethan, who was standing before the mirror. He was already getting ready. He was set to leave; he was ready to show each of them that they weren't expected to mess with him. He was going to show them how important it was to just hold onto what they had and not dive into what belongs to someone else. “I understand the plan, and it will be accomplished… I am fully prepared! I can't miss this!” Ethan uttered confidently, a smile curling up on his lips as he kept staring at his reflection. Just as he was still admiring his outfit, his phone rang. Picking it up from the table beside him, he noticed it was James. “Is everything ready on your side?” Ethan questioned, hoping for the best response ever. “Yes, Sir…everything is
Taking the ring was one thing, but the fact that it was in the possession of Camilla was both thrilling and annoying. Ethan hadn't expected such a turn of events, and he wasn't happy about it either. His fist clenched as he watched Camilla leave the living room. There was no doubt that she had tried her best to make him see the diamond ring in her hand. There was something at play, and if Ethan wanted to survive, it was best he played his game well. ‘I can't go in there without the help of Albert; I need him here!’ Ethan thought inwardly as he glanced around the place. The executives before him kept talking and smiling, but they tried their best to act moderately, knowing that any wrong move could make Ethan fire them without hesitation. Just then, Ethan felt choked up and picked up his phone. He needed to get the task done and leave. He needed to exit the house before something crazy happened. He texted Albert without delay, his thoughts hovering all over the place. It wasn't as
"I guess I'm left to do this myself!" Ethan declared as he resolved to carry out the plans without Albert, seeing that Albert was too much of a coward to show up. This made Ethan furious, but since he was already in the arms of Camilla, there was no way he would let go that easily without the ring.Without thinking twice, he grabbed her by her shoulder and turned her on the bed, switching positions with her. To get the ring, Ethan had to act as though he was into her, and that was his aim."You want me, Ethan, and I can see it in your eyes at the moment! Claim me as yours, Ethan!" she snarled as she stared at Ethan, her eyes glistening with nothing but vicious intentions.Ethan couldn't really see through her deceit or her seductive plans, but he knew that Camilla wasn't the kind of person to play with."Why don't we start with taking your dress off?" Ethan smiled as he spoke to her. Her body was going to irritate him, but he'd do just about anything to humiliate Camilla and get his
“Give it back right now, Ethan! I know you are wretched and poor, but one thing I didn't expect from you is to be a thief! Even when you are a CEO, you still have the guts to come into my house and steal from me?”Mr. Han's words cut through Ethan's heart as his fist clenched. He was angry, seeing how Mr. Han had made him look like the evil person before everyone else.Everyone had begun to see Ethan as if he wasn't fit, as if he wasn't suitable to be the CEO of the Newhope Robotics Company.Ethan's teeth clenched, and for a split second, he wished he could grab Mr. Han by his neck and just rip his throat off. Mr. Han was nothing but a cunning man that everyone should stay away from. He shouldn't be close to anyone as it stood.“Han, we both know that this isn't yours! We both know that you don't have any right to claim this diamond as yours!” Ethan snarled as he glared at him.“You speak of being greedy and wretched?” Ethan scoffed, trying to calm his nerves in the best possible way.
**Two Days Before the Party** At the gallery... “You can't help me, Ethan… why don't you take care of your own life first before being nosy and looking into that of others?” Albert questioned as he glared at Ethan. “We both know that the company is about to go into ruin, Albert, and if that should happen, I'm sorry, but you won't be the mighty Albert that everyone knows about!” Ethan said, trying to persuade Albert into joining hands with him. It was best they pulled this together because, as it stood, Albert was the good kid and he wouldn't want his own father to be mad at him. He wouldn't want to be a total disgrace to himself and his family. But joining hands with Ethan, the one kid in school who was bullied back then and not just by anyone but by Gideon, the most powerful man, and others. Albert wasn't sure if he wanted to go through all the trouble and struggles just to get the diamond ring back to his company. “It won't go into ruin, Ethan!” Albert tried convincing himself
“You shouldn't have lied the second you saw me, Mr. Han... this shows how unprofessional you are with your dirty tricks!” Albert smirked as he explained it all to Mr. Han.Mr. Han couldn't believe this; he couldn't believe that Ethan and Albert had actually joined hands to humiliate him. He knew that Ethan was smart, but he didn't know he was smart enough to humiliate him this way before everyone in the house.The executives all turned to him, shaking their heads, and they all left one after another. They were disappointed and ashamed to even stand before or beside Mr. Han. To think that they were beginning to believe Mr. Han was innocent!“You've chased them all away because of your selfish desires, Han...” Albert mocked as he glared at Mr. Han. “I'm glad that finally, I get to claim what is rightfully mine!” Albert uttered as he turned to look at Ethan, who had a fulfilling smile on his lips.“Here you go, Albert!” Ethan handed the diamond over to Albert at this moment. He was certa