Chapter 159:

"Stop the car!" Ethan commanded with intense determination, his eyes sharp and focused.

James looked bewildered. "What? Why? We need to get back home. Did you forget something? Maybe a part of the contract you didn’t sign? I can go back…" He started to get out of the car, ready to fix whatever might have gone wrong.

Ethan quickly grabbed James’s arm, stopping him. "No, it’s not about the contract. It’s something else. You and Ryker need to leave without me. I’m taking the car. I need to go back to the company for something important."

“At the company? At this time of night? Isn’t it too late for that? Come on, Ethan… it can wait until tomorrow,” James suggested, but Ethan shook his head, showing he was determined.

“You don’t get it. I can’t wait until tomorrow. I need it right now. You and Ryker… get out of the car!” He ordered, leaving them both stunned and confused.

Without saying anything more, Ethan got out of the car and walked around until he reached the driver’s side. He opened