“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
Ethan carefully reviewed the contract's contents, scanning each clause diligently. Suddenly, one particular clause caught his attention, causing a momentary jolt of surprise. He hadn't anticipated anything like this: the provision that allowed them to acquire New Hope Robotics Company in case of their failure to fulfil their obligations."Acquire the company if they fail? Seriously?" Ethan muttered incredulously, glancing up at the man seated across from him.A smirk played on his lips, tinged with a hint of disdain. Both parties were well aware of the implications of such a clause, and Ethan couldn't help but feel a mixture of disbelief and scepticism about the intentions behind it."And so what? It's business, Ethan Wills, and I'm pretty sure you're aware that businesses have risks... I'm pretty sure you won't mess up!" He smirked."There could be other bargains. Why would you want to acquire my company?" Ethan relaxed in his seat, his brows furrowing as he stared at him."That's t
Laying back on his bed, Ethan let out a heavy scoff. He was pretty stressed out and needed to rest his head. He had gone to bed last night, and that was what was disturbing him as it stood.Just as he shut his eyes and was getting ready to doze off, the mechanical voice echoed loudly in his head, making him snap his eyes open immediately.[New Task Loading…]Ethan's face turned into a frown as he wasn't ready for another task. He just wanted to rest, to take a quick break and calm his head down.“What is it this time, RRS?” he grumbled as he sat up on his bed. The promise and vow he made to make sure that he wasn't going to reject any of RRS's tasks came reeling in his mind.There was definitely no way he was going to avoid it. It was either he did it or risked his life, facing dire consequences.[Task Loading 10%... 50%... 90%... 100%]It made a clicking sound as it completed.[Task completed][Host has a new task: act as a waiter at a club of your choice for only two hours!]Ethan's
The second the girl stormed into the house, Gideon became even more furious. With his fist clenched, he walked closer to her, and immediately slapped her so hard on the face that it sent her crashing to the floor, her eyes bulging out in both fear and shock.She definitely wasn't expecting this. She wasn't expecting that Gideon would treat her this way; she wasn't expecting that she'd get slapped for coming late.“Who the fuck do you think you are to come here at this hour? Who?” Gideon growled at the top of his lungs as he glared at her while she sat still on the ground.“I... I'm sorry; I didn't mean to be this way. I—” she started to say, but immediately, Gideon cut her off.“Sorry? You want to make another excuse, don't you? Do you fucking know who I am? Do you know I can ruin your life just in the blink of an eye?” Gideon snapped as he growled at her.She felt so scared that she didn't hesitate to go on her knees, her head bent to avoid making eye contact with the furious Gideon
Waking up, Ethan was immediately welcomed back to reality by the darkness that enveloped the room. He had slept for a long time now, and he didn't notice until his eyes were opened. He woke up on his bed, his hand reaching and rubbing his eyes gently as he turned to look at the clock that was placed on his nightstand. “Fuck! How long did I sleep?” He muttered to himself. He had overslept, but one thing was sure: he was himself now.He wasn't feeling that headache he had before he dozed off, and he didn't feel weak. He felt so energised and willing to do just about anything. Just as he tried gathering his thoughts, the mechanical voice echoed right in his head again. [Host has a new task to accomplish, and consequences for not accomplishing the task would mean...] Just as it was about to lay it bare for Ethan, he snapped, not wanting to hear any of it. Not anymore. He was fine on his own. “Goodness, just give it a rest, RRS? I'm aware I have a task, and that's what I'd do. Stop b
“You must make sure you try your best to serve each guest here today, is that clear?” commanded a black-haired man with a tray of drinks, staring at Isabella who stood before him.He handed the tray of drinks to her. She received it and was expected to serve the VIP members, but just as she was about to take a step, she was instantly halted at the sight of Ethan Wills walking into the clubhouse.“Isn't that…” She squinted as she halted in her tracks. It really was Ethan Wills, but according to Camilla, who had given her the substance, he wouldn't be at the club until the next day."What in the world is he doing here?" she muttered under her breath, her voice barely audible amidst the buzz of activity in the club. Quickly passing the tray laden with drinks to a nearby colleague assigned to cater to the VIP members, Isabella felt a surge of uncertainty wash over her. She needed to make sense of Ethan's unexpected appearance.Turning to leave, she hesitated, a gnawing curiosity pulling
“Why the hell is Ethan at the club?” Camilla pondered alone as she placed her hand on her waist. She began to pace around the house, trying to understand what was at play.“Did he find out about my plans? Is he up to no good now?” Camilla kept muttering to herself, feeling like she was starting to go insane. She wanted to know Ethan's plans but couldn’t figure it out.She picked up her phone from the bed and, placing it to her ear, waited for the call to be received.The second it was answered, Gideon's voice resonated through the phone, sending shivers down her spine.“What is wrong?” he asked deeply.“I shouldn't be calling you, well… after what just happened between us, but I can't seem to figure out what is happening!” she panicked as she spoke.“You are speaking in parables right now, Camilla… get straight to the point. What is happening?” Gideon asked, his patience growing thin as he awaited her reason for calling him.“It’s Ethan… he is at the club right now!” she finally blurt