Jason was livid as he made his way to Lucia's office, which was to be expected considering he'd lost his sponsorship with Mega Sports due to the incident at SteelHorse.He swore that if he met that masked bastard again, he would be sure to make him pay.However, he wasn't sure if that would be possible considering he had no way to locate him.In any case, he got to Lucia's office door and pushed it open, only to find that she was in a meeting with a client.He didn't seem to care as he walked inside, to the chagrin of both Lucia and the client.“What are you doing here?” Lucia inquired, trying to hide her displeasure.Jason ignored the clear annoyance as he moved to sit on a couch in the office before replying. “I came to see you, of course.”“I'm in a meeting. Come back later.”“No,” Jason remarked. “I'd like to see you now.” Lucia narrowed her eyes to slits. “You don't have to be so unreasonable.”“Oh, so I'm being unreasonable?... Fine then, I guess I'll just have to show you how
Thompson glared at Ethan. “Do you think I don't dare to make you shut up for good?”Ethan stayed silent, watching as Thompson ranted.“Fine then, I'll give you one chance, you either get down on your knees and beg for my forgiveness or you can forget about leaving this place with your legs intact. Understood?”At his command, Thompson's guards immediately surrounded Ethan with Kate shoved aside as she was of no consequence to them.“You want to do this?” Ethan inquired.Thompson sneered. “Are you feeling regret now?... In the world, only those with power have the right to play the hero. An insignificant fool like yourself would only end up with bruises when you overstep your boundaries.”“Is that so?”“Don't worry, I'm teaching you a valuable lesson,” Thompson remarked scornfully before adding as he grabbed Ethan's shoulder aggressively. “Now kneel or suffer the consequences of going against me.”“Alright, that's enough.” Ethan formed a fist and punched Thompson in the face, catching
Ethan did not enjoy violence though if needed, he was ready to dole it out to whomever was worthy of it.Which was why he praised Thompson for being wise enough to take a step back when needed.There was no reason to send him to the hospital though Ethan thought him deserving of it.Regardless, it was fine as long as the fool understood the error of his ways.Thompson sold his shares without hesitation after which he was dragged out of the building along with his subordinates.It was humiliating for him but did he dare to fight against it?... Of course not. The fear of Ethan was the beginning of wisdom and he didn't dare to think that he would come out victorious should he remain stubborn.Once Thompson was gone, the reception erupted in applause as everyone praised Ethan for standing up for Kate.None of them liked Thompson but were too scared to reveal their dislike due to him being more powerful than them.However, seeing that their boss was a man willing to stand up for them, nat
Ethan was startled by the question mostly because he hadn't expected it.The mask he wore at this point had become a part of his daily living with most accepting it as something of a symbol of the icon, Mr. Ghost.Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Ethan posed a question of his own. “Why do you ask?”“I am merely curious. The last time we met you hadn't worn a mask, so why do you wear one now?”Ethan contemplated his best to answer before calmly remarking. “A means to elicit curiosity from most people that come across me.” “Just that?” Louisa didn't seem convinced.“Indeed. Do you think I wish to obscure my identity?”“Isn't that why you don't use your real name and instead opt for the title, Mr. Ghost.”“Mr. Ghost is not just a title, Miss Goldberg, for indeed, in a sense, I am a ghost,” Ethan remarked as he leaned back in his chair, radiating a strange aura that seemed cold, almost like a corpse.Ethan hadn't forgotten the pain of the bullets penetrating his skull before he pa
Despite meeting him for the first time, none of the stakeholders dared to make a sound as Ethan walked into the room.The oppressive air about him made it difficult to say anything and so, they remained silent, waiting for him to address them.Meanwhile, Ethan took his sit and scanned the faces of everyone present.Once done, he inquired of Francisca. “Is everyone here?”“No, apart from Thompson that you have sent to the penitentiary, there are two more that refused to answer the invitation.”“Alright, freeze their stakes. I don't want to hear those bastards are still making money off of Savour, understood?”“Mn.” Francisca nodded in agreement after which Ethan turned to face the stakeholders once again.His voice taking on a subtle but authoritative tone, Ethan remarked. “I'd like us all to watch a short video before anything else.”None deigned it necessary to offer a rebuttal so they remained silent, waiting for Ethan to speak.This power was indeed quite intoxicating.In any case,
The meeting hall was drenched in silence and for good reason as Francisca had displayed a side that left the stakeholders pondering if she was the same person they knew.None dared to utter a word as they feared she might just be crazy enough to do something to them.Fortunately for them, Francisca had no such thoughts though she relished in the fear they displayed.Once upon a time, she had been forced to kneel as they had the upper hand.Now, it felt good to be the one in charge.Snorting at them, she turned and left the hall to join Ethan who was seated outside.“Done?”“Yes, just as you foresaw, they all sold their shares.”“No one is willing to accept losses in business.”“I am of the same school of thought, boss, however, you made me do it. So you plan on buying all those shares back?”“It's not exactly difficult as it never left my ownership to begin with.”“What?” Francisca got confused.Ethan chuckled. “I wasn't sure you'd be able to act the part properly so I made you think
Madeline went silent as she stared blankly at Ethan, unsure of what to make of what he was saying.She knew her new boss had deep pockets but this… wasn't this a bit much?If Horizon is to be considered a B-grade company, then NeoCo would be considered an A-grade, a whole level above yet Ethan just randomly said that he had bought it. There was the option to think that he was lying but judging from how he spoke, it didn't seem like a lie.“Did you purchase NeoCo, sir?”“I had no choice. Their boss was trying to be smart.”'What kind of excuse is that for buying a whole ass company?’ Madeline nearly freaked out as she stared at Ethan, unable to understand the incredulous words coming out of his mouth.She didn't even know how to respond as she stared dumbly until Ethan glanced at her.“Is there a problem?”“... No, sir.” Madeline shook her head as she turned away.She realized that she might have to get used to watching her boss do the craziest shit and there was no point in freaking
Bill and Mirabel couldn't understand Ethan's words with Anna barely able to keep up.Regardless, the trio accompanied Ethan on a trip to his newly purchased home, Dusk Manor.Neither Bill nor Mirabel could restrain the shock on their faces as they laid eyes on the massive building.It was two times the size of Red Coat's manor with none of the danger the latter held.A gatekeeper was waiting at the gate to receive them, bowing courteously as he greeted Ethan. “Welcome, master.”Ethan acknowledged the greeting after which the gatekeeper opened the gates, ushering them inside.Further gasps escaped the lips of Bill and Mirabel, with Anna also stunned as she hadn't had the chance to take a look at the house's interior.The opulent decorations on display left them wondering if they had accidentally entered the palace of some hidden royalty.But that was hardly the case as on parking at the building entrance, a chauffeur, as well as a butler, and two maids were waiting to receive them. “G