“So are you going to leave or would you like me to kick you out myself?” Klein remarked arrogantly while staring contemptuously at Ethan.As far as he was concerned, the only person that could put him down was King Yama and since he wasn't around, that meant, no one else would dare to go against him.Since this fool wished to play the hero, then he would be more than happy to teach him some respect.Ethan replied. “I will tell you now, you are on a path of no return and I do not plan on showing any mercy.”“Hah, this fool still doesn't understand the situation he is in. Fine then, just wait right here, I'll teach you a lesson for getting involved in my business.” With that, Klein took out a phone and put a call across to one of Yama's most influential captains.“Yeah, come over right now, there's a fool that's trying to overstep,” Klein remarked while Ethan watched him like how one would watch a clown.Just then, he felt a tug on his trousers causing him to look down, that was when h
“I didn't think you'd be back so soon.” Yama intoned respectfully.Ethan snorted. “Hoped I'd die on the trip?”“I wouldn't dream of it.” Yama quickly replied to avoid upsetting Ethan.“We'll see.” Coughing awkwardly, Yama inquired. “You called for me?”“I did. I'd like this restaurant demolished.”Klein went pale with terror as he realized that he was about to lose everything.Yama nodded. “I will get it done.”He rose to his feet and turned to everyone in the restaurant. “Get out, all of you!” It didn't even take up to a second for panic to ensue as everyone hurried to leave.Ethan might have been a bit softer with them but considering none bothered to help Lola, even going as far as enjoying the poor woman getting beat up, he didn't think any of them deserved mercy.And so, all the customers were chased out except for Brent.At this point, Brent had already begun to curse his bad luck as he wondered how he'd manage to upset someone as influential as Ethan.Brent and Klein were for
“How would I know if I don't try?” Casey inquired, unwilling to just give up like that.Ethan stayed silent for a bit causing her to grow anxious.Had she made the wrong choice?... Was he disappointed in her for dreaming too big?Before she could speak up, Ethan intoned. “Then I guess we'll have to give you a chance to try.”“What…”“How about becoming a co-ruler along with Yama?... He handles the military while you take care of the logistics. How good are you with management?”“Very, I worked in Human Resources for a foreign company a few years back before Yama confiscated their assets.”“Then I look forward to seeing what you can accomplish.”“Are you serious?” Casey was shocked.Ethan smiled. “Of course.” Casey didn't even know whether to laugh or cry as she leaped forward and embraced Ethan. “Thank you so much.”Ethan patted her hair. “I hope you do well.”After a few seconds, Casey withdrew with a blush.Before Ethan could say more, she ran away in embarrassment, causing Anna to
Ethan took Rebecca to the Lumina embassy on Rhodes Island to help her get a visa that would allow her to enter the country without issues.He understood that without that, it might look as though he were trying to sneak in an illegal immigrant and that was not the best look to start with, especially considering she was quite nervous.“I've never been outside Yama's city before. I heard stories about people trying to leave the island only to have their ships destroyed by the sea pirates.” Rebecca remarked as they drove toward the embassy.Her eyes were glued outside the entire time, taking in the sights like a child while Ethan kept his eyes on the road.Soon enough, they arrived and were ushered in to park.Perhaps since it was a Volkswagen GR, the guards treated Ethan and Rebecca with respect.Not thinking too much about that, Ethan made his way into the embassy with Rebecca before moving to speak with the receptionist.It turned out quite a few people were there so they'd have to wa
Raising a brow, Mr. Cherish remarked. “I don't understand.”Letitia smiled as she explained. “This man right here tried to stop me from seeing you, claiming that because he was first in line, he should go in first.”Ethan stayed silent, watching to see just how far Letitia was planning to push things.It would determine how far he would push things when it got to his turn to retaliate.“So a fool that doesn't know his place.” Mr. Cherish remarked as he glanced at Ethan, his gaze filled with contempt.“I believe I wasn't wrong to demand that Miss Letitia stay in line like everyone else. I didn't realize that the embassy acted with preference.”Mr. Cherish snorted. “If you want to be treated the same, then make money, till then, shut your mouth and stop trying to make trouble for yourself.”“Oh no, he has already made trouble and I would like to see him punished,” Letitia remarked before adding. “So, Mr. Cherish, I want you to ensure that this man isn't attended to until I say otherwise
“What's going on?”“Did the Lex family go bankrupt?”“What are you saying?... Is that even possible?... I mean, look at that man, does he look like the type of person to have such power.”“Then you explain why Miss Lex is losing her mind while mentioning bankruptcy repeatedly.”As those in line began to murmur amongst themselves again, confused as to what was happening, Mr. Cherish couldn't also understand as he watched Letitia break down.As she dropped her phone, she glared at Ethan who was staring back calmly.“What did you do?” She questioned.Ethan smiled. “I did nothing.”“You liar!... How dare you try to play a trick like this. Don't think I'd let you go scot-free, you are dead!... I'm going to lock you up for daring to steal from my family.”“Do you have any proof that I stole from you?” Ethan calmly inquired.Letitia froze as she realized that she didn't.Ethan had made a casual phone call and though she could claim that it was the phone call that caused her family to go bank
Ethan took out the phone and realized it was Poltergeist calling.Raising a brow, he wondered why she was calling him back so soon.Perhaps to bother him but considering she did something for him it was only right he reciprocated the favor.She had shown she was willing to take their alliance seriously and not doing so would be detrimental to him.With that understanding, he turned to Rebecca who was waiting.“You head in first and look around. If you see one that catches your fancy before I join you, then call my attention to it. I need to take this call.”“Do we need to get me a cellphone?... I don't think I need one.”“And I insist you get one.”“Alright,” Rebecca replied, unwilling to make trouble for Ethan.She left for the store while Ethan picked up the call.“Yeah, I'm listening.”“You took your sweet time.” Poltergeist teased.Ethan let out a sigh. “Is there something up?”“Oh my, so rude, can't I call you to check on you?”“I doubt you have that much free time on your hands.
"I'm not a thief, I didn't even touch the phone."Rita snorted. “Oh please just stop lying and tell the truth already. Well, it doesn't matter, once the police arrive, I'm sure you'd start singing like a canary.""No, please…" Rebecca pleaded but they all turned deaf ears to her pleas.Ethan glanced at Rita who immediately tensed up at his stern gaze."How did you know that Rebecca was the one that stole the phone?""That…""You'd best not lie because I do not work well with liars.""I…""Look here sir, I don't appreciate you bothering my daughter with unnecessary questions." Lena suddenly said, drawing attention away from Rita.Ethan pursed his lips. “So you guys are allowed to falsely accuse my friend of a crime while I'm not allowed to investigate if it's true?”“Falsely accuse?... The phone was found on her person and she hadn't paid for it. If that's not stealing, what is?”"Someone must have put it in there," Ethan remarked.Lena balked as she replied. "Assumptions.""..." Ethan