Trina had always had several men who wished to take her hand in marriage, not because they loved her but because they were looking forward to claiming the inheritance she was sure to bring along.It wasn't news that Lincoln had named her his successor, instead of his sons, a decision which did not sit well with Trina's brothers.It was exactly for that reason that they had betrayed him, instead choosing to sell away their properties to the Dumont family.Naturally, after learning that the Park family was broke, no one bothered with Trina again.That was until yesterday when the news of Park Pharmaceuticals, along with Dumont Inc., being owned by the Park family, was spread by the news.This caused those who had forgotten about Trina to charge over like dogs in heat.Unfortunately for them, they realized too late that they had already been beaten, or at least that was how they felt seeing Ethan stand beside Trina.As far as they were concerned, Ethan was barking up the wrong tree.Wasn
“Thank you all for coming to honor my grandfather today, but I will make this very clear: no one, and I repeat, no on,e, should dare to try and make things difficult for me during this period. I may be in mourning but I am not weak. That is a warning.” Saying that, she left with Ethan following closely behind.No one dared to say anything as they watched her leave.***After the funeral, Trina thought that she would be able to get some time to herself, but that was her trying to deceive herself because, with her grandfather's deed, those who had kept silent for long now dared to speak up.“Billy, what are you doing here with the lawyer?” Trina asked as her elder brother walked in accompanied by the family lawyer. There had been several people within the Park family who had been furious when Lincoln had decided to crown Trina as the heiress, but perhaps the most furious of all was Billy, her eldest brother.He had always been a difficult fellow to handle, but she had loved him regard
It took only a fortnight before the news surrounding the Park family was published for all in Metro City to see.Many jeered at the family for acting so foolish as to lose everything that once made them an important member of the upper echelons of society while others couldn't help but feel jealous of Ethan for what they considered his unbridled good luck.How was it that he was able to bag so many beautiful women with extreme wealth?First, the Goldberg family fortune, and now the Park family fortune as well?It was safe to say that not just Metro City, Ethan Jones was the richest person in the country and one of the richest in the whole world, if not the richest!For that reason, it didn't take long before several notable families and dignitaries began to try befriending Ethan to get in his good books.Ethan was quick to deflect their advances, though, as he knew the consequences of having fairweather friends, and he was not about to fall into that trap again.He focused on the task
“Take her to the truck. She will partake in the Gauntlet.” the tall figure said with his subordinate replying. “As you wish.”The tall figure chuckled. “Come quickly, Ethan Jones, else, your beautiful friend might just serve as food for others.”***Leilani was performing at Party Lovers Clubhouse.It was one of the biggest clubs in the city and had invited her to perform as a special guest which she naturally accepted.After signing with Orion Corp and becoming the face of the company, she was sought after by several brands who wished to get her as the face of their brand as well.Unfortunately, with Orion Corp, all they could get were advertisement deals and the like.Of course, none felt like she was feeling too arrogant, after all, it was Orion Corp!Which company could compete with such a powerful conglomerate?Even if they were proud, their pride had limits.And so, Leilani's popularity was on the rise, ensuring that the sky was the limit for her. Her performance was going wel
Evans flashed a toothy grin as he reached down and grabbed Leilani's hair before pulling her up to eye level.Leilani whimpered as she held his hand, struggling to break free from his hold but Evans sneered, thinking her efforts to be in vain.She was like a rabbit that had been caught in his trap and now, she could only do as he wished and nothing more.“Don't worry, I'll let you go after I'm done with you.” Evans intoned in a licentious tone. “You just have to help me with a few things.”Of course, that was a lie.He didn't have the authority to dictate if Leilani would be set free but he wanted to see if she would be more willing to please him if he deceived her.Unfortunately for him, Leilani wasn't so easily deceived as she struggled to get away.Annoyed, Evans struck her across the cheek before shoving her to the ground and then kicking her on the stomach.Then he spat on her. “Bitch, you'd best behave yourself else I'd be forced to to make you regret your existence.”As Leilani
“I wish to meet you, Ethan Jones, so that I may crush you and put an end to this long battle between you and us. The others do not want that, but I am tired, and I would much rather end this as soon as possible. So I expect you to make it over quickly. Else, I just might decide to end your precious little Poltergeist once and for all.”And just like that, the line went dead and Ethan was left silent.Romulus hadn't told him where he needed to go but perhaps this was another game of his.A way to make Ethan despair as he struggled to find Poltergeist, but Ethan didn't plan to give up that easily, and this game that Romulus had started, he would be sure to put an end to it.***Ethan flew over to the capital two hours later, unwilling to waste any time as he understood that time was of the essence.If he didn't get to Poltergeist quickly, she would die and he couldn't allow that.Princess Aquila was waiting for him at the airport along with her entourage who were priestesses.“Everythin
Ethan wouldn't feel bad if the Emperor decided to betray him and turn him over to the council, after all, the entire empire was being threatened with destruction.Who would choose one man over an entire nation?Yet, the Emperor did something unexpected as he remarked. “Are you looking down on me, Ethan?” “Of course not.”“Then why do you make me out to be a weak-minded fellow without balls?”“Hmm.” Ethan furrowed his brows.“Lumina was once a proud empire that stood at the top of the world. We were once conquerors of the seven seas and all across the earth paid tribute to us. Sure, we may have lost our splendor and glory, but that doesn't mean we are so easily bullied. If the GK Council has decided to shred all pretenses, then we shall not hesitate to make them taste steel and blood.”Ethan's expression shifted as he realized something at that moment.He was no longer alone in his fight to the peak.He had gotten dependable allies and so, could rely on them to help him when the going
“That was a warning. The next time, it won't just be the buildings short-circuiting. Don't forget that the brain is a computer as well.” Saying that the video ended though the computers remained dead.Harold trembled as he understood that Ethan's words weren't a joke.If they dared to continue, their brains would be the next thing that short-circuits.At the same time, he checked his cell, and his expression fell; the money he had stolen, along with his own and the organization's own, was gone, with Ethan the reason for that.***“I've dealt with the situation.” Ethan calmly reported. “That was… fast.” The Emperor remarked, unsure of how to react.Just a moment ago, the country he ruled over was about to be rendered poor and now, that situation disappeared like it was a lie.He couldn't quite wrap his head around how Ethan was able to do such a thing. The elders were the same, with only Aquila, the only one with a cool head.Perhaps because she had already come to terms with the fa