The disturbing noise from outside Gideon's office pulled him out of his thoughts immediately. He just couldn't help but want to know who it was and what had caused such noise in his company. He hadn't had such a disturbance in a long while.Without a second thought, he stood to his feet and walked over to the door. He was hoping to find someone strange so he could call his security to deal with them, but just as he pulled the door open to see who it was, he was stunned to find Camilla threatening to sack his security like she owned the company herself.“Camilla?” He gasped, his brows creasing as he stared at her from where he stood. He couldn't do anything; he definitely couldn't send her away.“Oh Gideon, thank goodness you are here! You need to send this man packing! He doesn't deserve to work for you! Send him away immediately!” She stated before he could utter another word to her.“What is going on here?” Gideon asked, and immediately, his security guard turned to him.“She came a
Ethan sat down on a couch in his living room and had his eyes fixed on the ceiling. He wasn't sure what he was thinking about, but he was certain that something was coming to him. "Fuck!" He groaned as he punched the bridge of his nose in frustration and sat up on his couch. He reached for the wine in front of him and, without a second thought, took a large gulp from it. He didn't look fine, and his mother saw it, but she wasn't sure how to ask him what was wrong. It was obvious that he wouldn't bother opening up to her, and it made her feel bad. So she resorted to doing one thing: calling one person she knew he'd talk to once he was available.Just as Ethan kept taking larger gulps from each glass he poured, the doorbell rang out so loud that it disrupted his thinking for a split second. "Who could that be at this hour?" He asked as he looked at his wristwatch. It was pretty late for anyone to visit, but someone was at the door. He staggered as he stood up from the couch. He walk
"This sounds more serious than I ever imagined. I just hope it isn't what I am thinking!" James emitted, getting worried out of the blue. The fact that he had thought everything was over, but here Camilla was trying to bring up more problems, made him sceptical. He wished for it to end, but as it stood, it was clear that things were just beginning to get spicy and juicy. "I hope she thinks well before she reacts, James. If she doesn't, then it would mean the end of her. I won't take a step back if I want to deal with her!" Ethan declared, his fist tightening to show the fury he felt within. "What are you planning on doing now that you know she has risen to cause a problem?" James asked, seeking an explanation for the current situation. "I won't do anything yet, James. She wants to play the game? I'd let her start the game, but once it has started, there will definitely be no turning back, not until I get what I want from her! And even if it means her life, I'd take it!" Ethan decl
“It is obvious you all are scared of me. You fear that I'd best you, isn't that the case?” Ethan snarled as he spoke to them.He was only trying to do one thing, and that was to make them come at him. He was trying to make them fight with him and let go of the young boy they had been beating. They could kill him, and that wouldn't be fair, not even for a split second.“This is your last chance to leave!” they warned as they began to trudge closer to where Ethan stood.They had thought he'd run away, that he'd leave them and flee, but Ethan didn't. He stood his ground, waiting for them to come closer to him.The second they got closer, their presence towering over him, Ethan didn't flinch or show fear.“Hit me!” he dared them through his gritted teeth. He had suddenly forgotten his words about not causing more harm or trouble for himself.“As you wish!” one of them let out and immediately lifted his hand and punched Ethan in the face.Truth be told, Ethan wasn't expecting this. He thou
Chapter 80: Ethan watched the men walk away, clutching their sides in intense pain. He smiled as they left the park.As soon as they were gone, he noticed the young boy they had been bullying and beating standing up. Ethan could see in his eyes that he wasn't going to stand still.The boy was scared of everything, including Ethan. The moment he stood up, he turned to run away, but without thinking twice, Ethan rushed towards him, grabbing him by the collar and halting him in his tracks."And where do you think you're trying to run off to?" Ethan asked, lifting his brows as he turned the boy's face to meet his gaze.The boy still felt pain on his left side, but Ethan couldn't help but want to understand what was really happening. Why had the hefty men held the boy, and why did they keep bullying him?"Is that how you say thank you to someone who saved your life?" Ethan questioned. Immediately, the boy fell to his knees, his hands joined together as he begged for mercy."Please forgive
"Ryan, Ryan Jacobs!" he exclaimed with a bright smile on his lips."Why don't we head back home then, Ryan Jacobs? I'm pretty sure my mom would be happy to see you!" Ethan urged, and with a nod, Ryan stood to his feet."I'm ready when you are!"Ethan scoffed, and with a last glance at him, he turned on his heels and they headed straight for the house. Arriving at the house, Ryan's eyes widened in both shock and excitement at seeing the mansion before him.He definitely wasn't expecting to find such a mansion belonging to Ethan."We are here!" Ethan announced before turning to him. "Come in, this is your house now!""Wait a second, is this your house?" Ryan asked, his eyes bulging out even more as if they were going to fall out of their sockets."Yes, Ryan… why do you ask?" Ethan chuckled in confusion as he stared at him."It's just that you don't look this rich. You…" he started to say, but Ethan cut in immediately, understanding where he was coming from, though it was a strange state
“My brother, do you have a problem with that?” Ethan asked, as he stared at James without taking his eyes off him, not even for a single second.“You can't be serious, right? Isn't he Ryan Jacobs?” James snapped as it dawned on him. His eyes bulged at the realisation. He knew so much about the boy, and seeing him in Ethan's house made him scared and want to react swiftly.“Ethan, you…” James was going to let out, but as Ethan turned to Ryan, he couldn't help but notice and sense the fear in his eyes.Ryan was scared that someone like James knew about him, that his identity was found out. He was scared of what would happen next. As his big brother, Ethan had to do something, and that was to take James out of the house before it was too late.“We'll be leaving now, Mother. See you when I return!” Ethan kissed his mother on her forehead before he walked away.He got closer to where James was standing, and without a second thought, he got a strong grip on James's hand, pulling him away.“
“Take us to the NOVATECH company immediately!” Ethan commanded Ryker, who had gotten into the car, and without hesitation, he nodded in response.He ignited the engine, and before anyone could say Jack, he had zoomed out of the place, heading straight for the NOVATECH company.As they continued their journey towards the company, Ethan found himself consumed by a simmering rage. James's persistent insistence on sending Ryan away made Ethan feel belittled, as though his ability to make decisions independently was being undermined.He turned his face abruptly towards the window, concealing his emotions from James. Ethan valued their friendship greatly and feared that revealing his anger might strain their relationship. He didn't want James to misinterpret his feelings and mistakenly believe that he didn't appreciate his concern.Deep down, Ethan wrestled with conflicting emotions. He understood James's intentions were rooted in care and protection, yet the way it was delivered stirred