Isabella's mind raced rapidly every single second of the night as she sat closer to the men in the car. All she wanted was to run away, but it was impossible. To think that Isabella was going to forgive her was the height of it all.It was useless, but anyway, she was going to beg for her life just as she had imagined in her head.Soon, the car came to a stop, and because Isabella couldn't see a thing, she could only follow the instructions and directions of the men holding her arm.She climbed out of the car, and they dragged her towards the entrance of an incomplete building. The second they reached the chair where Camilla would sit, they pulled Isabella down to her knees.Her knees collided with the hard concrete floor, making her furrow her brows in pain.“Where am I?” Isabella asked as she tried to see through the blindfolds, but it was a waste of time.“Take it off,” Camilla's voice echoed in the air, and immediately, Isabella froze in her tracks. She couldn't move an inch.They
Just as Camilla picked up her phone, she swiped it to the left to unlock it, and the next thing she saw made her freeze in her tracks.It was a video of Ethan and Isabella at the club, which meant that someone had seen her, and that wasn't right. That wasn't what she wanted, no matter what.“No one saw me, I swear! No one saw me!” Isabella trembled on her knees, wishing for just one thing: to flee from Camilla's presence. She wanted to run away if she could get the chance, but with such hefty men surrounding her, that was definitely not going to be possible.“Then explain this to me, Isabella! Explain why there's a video of you seducing Ethan on my phone and later you on the ground. Did you have someone follow you in secret? Is this your plan? Are you trying to blackmail me or something, Isabella?” Camilla's eyes squinted with intense fury as she glared at Isabella.“What? No! I wouldn't do that… I can't… I…” Isabella stuttered, and immediately, Camilla took the words out of her mouth
Waking up to the dawn of a new day, Ethan couldn't feel anything but an intense throbbing pain in his palm the second his eyes fluttered open.“Shit!” he exclaimed as he tightened his eyes in pain. He sat up on his bed, staring at it briefly. He felt like cutting off his arm, but that was his right hand, and anything reckless could ruin his chances of getting a good job done.Just then, he briefly recalled how he had gotten injured in his hand and didn't hesitate to clench his jaw tightly.“NOVATECH!!! I'll come for you!” he declared as he glanced at his hand one more time.Without hesitation, and knowing that he had so much work to do at the company, he stood up from the bed and made his way to the bathroom.It was pretty difficult to do anything as his right hand felt incapacitated. It felt like he had lost it already. After much struggle, he had his bath and stormed out of the bathroom.He took out his black suit and put it on, sighing and hissing in frustration every second. He fi
Arriving at a door, Ethan halted and turned to Ryan, who had been calm and quiet since they entered the company.“Are you sure that you'll be fine staying here?” he asked one more time, and immediately, Ryan nodded, confident that he could survive anywhere no matter what.“Yes, brother!” he let out, bowing his head briefly before lifting it to Ethan with a smile crossing his lips to show that he was happy with what was about to happen.With a sigh leaving Ethan's lips, he reached for the door, and pushing it open, they both walked into the room. The second the staff saw that someone had walked in and it was Ethan, they all shook and stood to their feet without thinking twice.No one wanted to lose their jobs or not retain them. No one wanted to be on the bad side of the CEO of Newhope Robotics Company. They all needed this.They were in the intern department, so it was right for them to show the respect needed to survive in the company.“Mr. Ethan!” One of the workers with the name ta
Just as they kept searching and scanning through the faces of the workers at the club, Ethan felt so weak and was about to give up when he saw her.“Stop, James! That's her right there. I am certain of it!” he declared, making James pause just as he had commanded him to do.“You want to do a background check on her?” James asked with a furrowed brow as he turned to look at Ethan. His eyes kept darting from the girl on the screen to Ethan, who sat beside him.“Yes, she's the one. Do the check right now!” Ethan urged, but James was still confused.The girl on his screen was looking more beautiful and calm than anything on earth, so how was it possible that someone like her would have a bad or negative record?James was going to press on the background tab but stopped and turned to Ethan again. “Are you sure she's the one?”“Are you going insane or something, James? I asked you to check on her and not to keep questioning me!” Ethan snapped at James's actions.“I'm sorry!” he apologised,
“I hate bullies, and I am pretty sure you are aware of that!” Ethan snapped, yelling at the top of his voice. He was trying to make a point and escape the signing ceremony, but James wouldn't let him because it would affect the company.“I understand that you do, Ethan, but come on, what would you do when they come to take over the company? What about your revenge plan too?”It felt more like RRS was inside James and speaking to Ethan at this moment. In situations like this, Ethan was certain that this was what RRS would say to him.With Ethan's fist clenched, he bit his lower lip. He didn't want to go; he didn't want to see that bully of a CEO. But how could he avoid this when James kept pushing him to go? Even more thrilling, he'd lose his company, which he didn't want. He didn't want to think about it either.“So many people are depending on you, Ethan…. Don't make them lose hope in you because of your hatred for certain things. So what if the CEO of NOVATECH is a bully? I have see
The opulent chandeliers glittered overhead, casting a warm, inviting glow that immediately captivated Ethan as he stepped into the grand hall. The room was alive with the soft murmur of conversation and the subtle, curious gazes of attendees that flicked toward him, causing excitement and anticipation that pulsed through his veins.However, the initial thrill quickly turned into discomfort. Ethan had never enjoyed being the centre of attention, and the lavish outfit James had insisted he wear felt like a spotlight drawing all eyes to him. The tailored suit, the expensive shoes, the meticulous grooming; it all made him feel uncomfortably conspicuous.Feeling the weight of too many eyes, Ethan made his way over to the drinks table, seeking a momentary escape from the stares of others. The polished glasses and elegant bottles lined up were a welcome distraction. He wasted no time in selecting a glass and pouring himself a drink.Just as he was beginning to get comfortable in the build
James stood nervously beside Ethan at the crowded party. The place buzzed with whispers and chatter, and Ethan couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Everyone seemed glued to their phones, and every now and then, they cast strange looks at Ethan's direction."Ethan, maybe we should leave," James suggested gently, trying to catch Ethan's attention.Ethan's eyes, however, were fixed on the CEO of NOVATECH standing before him in the place. "No! I'm not leaving, not when I don't know what's happening!" Ethan's voice was firm, and his glare was intense.James hesitated, taking a deep breath. "Sir, I think we should..." he began, but Ethan's sharp look silenced him immediately."Why are they staring at me that way?" Ethan demanded, frustration clear in his voice.As if on cue, the CEO of NOVATECH stepped forward, his expression cold and disdainful. "Because you are nothing but a shame! CEO of Newhope Robotics Company, my foot!" he spat, his words cutting through the air like