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Ethan after paying the bills, trying to ignore the curious stares and whispers. He’d expected a reaction, of course, but not the level of attention he was now getting.The moment they walked out of the restraunt, his classmates swarmed him.“Ethan, where’d you get all that cash?” one of them asked, leaning forward eagerly.“Yeah, man,” another chimed in, “You’ve been splurging like crazy. Did your family hit the jackpot or something?”Ethan chuckled, scratching the back of his neck.“Not exactly the family… Just me. I, uh, I won the lottery.”Gasps and murmurs spread through the room like wildfire.Everyone was either shocked or impressed, and a few classmates even looked a little jealous.Ethan kept a casual smile on his face, but he could feel their eyes on him, probing, questioning.He wasn’t sure how long they’d buy the story, but for now, it seemed to be working.Claire approached him cautiously, her face lighting up with a gentle smile.“Wow, Ethan, that’s… amazing. I’m happy fo
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After dinner, Ethan returned home with a satisfaction.He was always humilated, looked down but today it was different, as he laid down on his bed. "Money with right use can really change life. That was proved today," he smiled, with a relief sigh.The next morning, he arrived at the local driving school, a modest building with a small sign that read "City Driver’s Academy." Ethan walked in, scanning the room for someone who looked like an instructor.As he walked in, Ethan noticed his assigned instructor leaning a bit too close to a young woman who looked uncomfortableAt first, he thought it might just be an awkward angle, but then he noticed the man’s hand resting on her leg.The girl subtly tried to move away, her face tense and her body language screaming discomfort.“Just stay quiet and follow along if you want that license,” the instructor whispered, his hand pressing down on her leg.“You wouldn’t want to make things harder for yourself, would you?”Ethan’s chest tightened wi
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The instructor laughed, his voice ringing out with smug satisfaction. He leaned back against his desk, crossing his arms as he looked down at Ethan.“You really don’t get it, do you?” he sneered.“Do you know why I’m so untouchable? My uncle runs things at the police station. No one dares cross me. Anyone who even tries ends up in jail for life—lost, forgotten, rotting away. And you’re just a common college boy,” he added with a mocking chuckle.“So I’d think twice before playing hero.”Ethan clenched his fists, his face set with determination. He glanced at the girl beside him, who was trembling, her hands gripping his arm in fear."I…I can’t do this," she whispered, her voice laced with dread. "I want out."Ethan gave her a reassuring nod, his voice calm but filled with conviction."Don’t worry. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere. I won’t let him get away with this."The instructor burst into laughter, his face twisted with derision.“Oh, that’s cute,” he jeered, straightening and
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The instructor laughed arrogantly as his police officer uncle entered the room, his confidence boosted tenfold. Turning to Ethan, he smirked, his voice mocking.“So, this was your big plan?” he jeered, his eyes glinting with malice.“Call the cops? Well, here he is. Now what are you going to do, hero?”Before Ethan could respond, the instructor lunged forward and punched him hard, sending him sprawling to the ground.“That’s for earlier,” the instructor sneered, looking down at Ethan with smug satisfaction. “You’re nothing but a little punk who doesn’t know his place.”Ethan winced, steadying his breath as he pushed himself up, meeting the instructor’s eye with steady resolve.“He’s been harassing her,” he said firmly, nodding toward the girl. “Someone has to stop him.”The officer crossed his arms, his face twisted into a smirk as he shook his head.“And who exactly is going to do that, huh?” he chuckled.“You?” He looked at Ethan as if he were nothing more than an inconvenience.“Ki
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The officer’s face went pale as the police chief’s words sank in.His arrogance quickly melted into fear, and in a desperate attempt to save himself, he dropped to his knees, hands clasped together.“Chief, please!” he begged, his voice shaking.“I didn’t do anything—I swear! It was him,” he said, pointing a trembling finger at his nephew, the instructor. “He’s the one who’s been causing all this trouble! I hardly even know him!”The instructor’s face contorted with fury as he looked down at his uncle, who was now groveling before the chief.“Oh, really?” he sneered, crossing his arms.“You don’t know me? That’s rich, considering you’ve been benefiting from my ‘business’ for years! Money, women…every time I gave you a cut, you were more than happy to take it.”The officer glanced up at him, his face desperate.“That’s a lie! You’re trying to drag me down with you!”The instructor laughed bitterly, shaking his head.“Save it, Uncle. You’ve always been in on this. Don’t act like you’re
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The chief gave Ethan an appreciative nod, turning to the stunned officer and instructor with a smirk.“You two really picked the wrong ‘kid’ to mess with,” he said, chuckling.“This is no ordinary young man. Ethan here is the heir of the Elliot family—a trillionaire, to be precise.”The instructor’s face went slack, his jaw dropping. He looked between Ethan and the chief, his face pale with disbelief.“Wait… what?” he stammered, blinking as if he’d seen a ghost. “A trillionaire? This kid?”Ethan crossed his arms, a small smirk forming on his face.“Surprise,” he said casually, tilting his head slightly.“Turns out the ‘little punk’ you punched is worth a bit more than you thought.”The officer, still kneeling, turned a desperate shade of green.“Chief, I… I had no idea! I swear, I thought he was just… a college kid,” he babbled, trying to save face. “Ethan… Mr. Elliot… sir… I was… uh… just… testing your resilience!”“Oh, so assault was your way of giving me a resilience test?” Ethan
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Sanaya greeted me with relief and thanks shining on her face."Thank you, Ethan. Really, for challenging that instructor. I never would have had the confidence to accomplish it by myself. But to you, I can at last feel comfortable here."Ethan grinned and waved it aside. "It's nothing, really.These days, the school is a safe venue. You ought to be able to study without regard to fear."She smiled, her eyes brilliant. Indeed, lastingly! Girls who like me won't have to worry about that weirdo any longer. She stopped, her face becoming reflective."How about me thanking you with a drink purchase? Least I can do is this.""Drinks are on you?" Ethan nodded, following along."That is an invitation I cannot refuse now.Sanaya ordered several drinks and flashed a lighthearted grin as they settled at the bar. And no arguments—these drinks are on me.Ethan nodded, laughed."All right, you twisted my arm."Clinking drinks, they savored the vibrant scene and laughter filling the pub. But their jo
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"How dare you to punch me," the gangster’s shock quickly turned to fury.He wiped a trickle of blood from his lip, a dark glint in his eyes, and whistled sharply. "Do you know who I am?" He clenched his teeth. "Yes a bastard." With a smirk, Ethan answered back."I am the Marvol, Black snake Mafia group." Almost right away, several guys jumped up from nearby tables and crowded around Ethan.One of the gangster's bodyguards stepped forward and clenched his hands. "Are you okay, boss?"As Marvol ran his hand over his hurt jaw, he laughed.The sound was deep and scary. He laughed and looked at Ethan with a mean look in his eyes."Oh, I'm better than good," he said. "Stop this jerk." He should have known what would happen if he crossed me.Two of Marvol's men grabbed Ethan by the arms and threw him to the ground.Ethan struggled and looked boldly at Marvol as his muscles tensed up.At that moment, Marvol leaned in close and smiled."You really thought you could handle me, right?""Thou
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The SUV sped through the city streets, Ethan and Harris in the front seats while a small team of guards followed close behind.The protective custody safe house was located on the outskirts of town, a modest building surrounded by unmarked police vehicles.Harris checked his weapon.“If Lawrence’s people know about this guy, they’ll hit hard. We need to be ready.”Ethan nodded, his thoughts racing.This witness could be the key to unraveling Lawrence’s entire operation. I can’t let him slip through my fingers.As they approached the safe house, the first signs of trouble appeared.One of the police vehicles was parked at an odd angle, its driver-side door open.Harris’s voice was tense. “Something’s wrong.”Ethan’s eyes narrowed. “Stay sharp.”The team entered the safe house cautiously, weapons drawn.The interior was eerily quiet, the faint hum of a television the only sound.“Clear the rooms,” Harris ordered.Ethan moved toward the back of the house, his instincts on high alert.He
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The soft glow of the mansion’s command room monitors reflected in Ethan’s eyes as he sifted through the mountain of information Harper had compiled.The more he learned about Lawrence’s activities, the tighter the knot in his stomach grew.“Shell companies,” Harper explained, pointing to a series of interconnected entities on the screen.“Dozens of them, all siphoning resources from Elliot Enterprises’ subsidiaries over the past decade.”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“How did this go unnoticed for so long?”“They were careful,” Harper replied.“Each transaction was small, spread out over multiple accounts. But when you piece it all together…”Harris leaned over the table, his expression grim.“It’s a fortune. Enough to bankroll The Black Hawk’s resurgence—and then some.”Ethan’s mind raced.Lawrence wasn’t just feeding The Black Hawk information—he was using the company to fund their operations. He’s been bleeding us dry from the inside.Lisa, seated beside him, shook her head in disbelief.
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Harper tapped on her tablet, bringing up historical records.“I did some digging on Lawrence. He disappeared from public view about twenty years ago. Before that, he worked in the financial sector, hopping between companies. Nothing criminal on record, but a lot of shady deals.”“Fits the profile,” Harris said.“He’s been operating in the shadows, feeding The Black Hawk intel to weaken us.”Lisa crossed her arms, her tone sharp.“And we didn’t see it until now because he’s been a ghost. A phantom moving just out of sight.”Ethan stared at the photograph of Lawrence included in the will—a younger man with sharp features and piercing eyes.You’ve been watching us this entire time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. But now, it’s my turn.“What else do we know about him?” Ethan asked.Harper swiped through her tablet.“Not much. He has no fixed address, no known associates. But if he’s working with The Black Hawk remnants, they might be hiding him.”Harris frowned.“We need to flu
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Ethan’s eyes scanned the pages, each word deepening the knot in his stomach.“I, Robert Elliot,” the will began, “leave this record to reveal truths I could not in life. To my family, I hope you find it in your hearts to forgive me.”The document went on to detail Robert’s secret dealings with The Black Hawk, admitting that he had maintained ties with the organization long after their supposed betrayal.Lisa’s voice was soft but urgent.“He never severed ties? Why?”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“He claimed it was for the good of the family. He thought he could control them, keep them in check.”But as Ethan read further, his hands trembled. The will revealed something even more shocking—a mention of an undisclosed heir.“To my heirs,” the document read, “there is one among you who may not bear the Elliot name but is nonetheless tied to our bloodline. I leave it to you to protect them, for their connection to The Black Hawk is not of their choosing.”Lisa gasped.“An undisclosed heir? Someon
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The black SUV rolled to a halt outside an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city.The structure was weathered, its metal siding rusted and its windows shattered, but the faint signal from the bug traced back to this very spot.Ethan stepped out, flanked by Harris and Lisa.The cold night air carried a heavy sense of foreboding as Ethan adjusted his earpiece.“Harper,” Ethan said quietly, scanning the darkened surroundings, “we’re at the location. Anything I should know?”“Signal’s strong,” Harper replied.“It’s definitely coming from inside. Be careful—this place hasn’t been on the grid for years, but someone’s been using it recently.”Ethan nodded and turned to Harris.“Take point. Lisa, stay close to me.”Lisa gave him a determined look.“I’m not going anywhere.”The interior of the warehouse was a stark contrast to its dilapidated exterior. Dust-covered crates and machinery were scattered throughout, but a makeshift desk at the center of the space caught Ethan’s attention
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Harris entered the room, his posture stiff. His usual air of quiet professionalism was tinged with something sharper—discontent.“Sir,” Harris began, “we need to talk.”Ethan gestured for him to speak, though his expression made it clear he wasn’t in the mood for debate.“Your recent decisions,” Harris said carefully, “have put the family’s safety at risk. Prioritizing Lisa’s protection during critical operations has diverted resources we couldn’t afford to lose.”Lisa’s eyes widened in disbelief.“You’re saying this is my fault?”Harris shook his head.“I’m not assigning blame, ma’am. I’m pointing out the facts. The Black Hawk exploited those gaps to get closer than they ever should have.”Ethan stood, his voice icy.“Harris, you’ve been with this family for years. I trust you with our security. But don’t mistake that trust for a license to question my priorities.”“With all due respect, sir,” Harris said, his tone measured but firm, “your priorities could cost us everything.”Ethan’
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The maintenance tunnel was cramped and dark, but it bypassed the barricade.The team emerged into the control center, where the backup system hummed ominously.Rows of monitors displayed lines of code, indicating the system was minutes away from full activation.Ethan moved swiftly, plugging in Harper’s decryption device.“Harper, I’m in. Start the shutdown sequence.”“On it,” Harper replied.“But it’ll take a few minutes. You’ll need to hold them off.”As if on cue, the lieutenant and a group of operatives burst into the room.“Ethan Elliot,” the lieutenant sneered.“Even now, you think you can win?”Ethan stepped between the system and the operatives, his weapon raised.“You’ve already lost. This is your last chance to walk away.”The lieutenant smirked. “You’re a fool.”The room erupted into chaos as the operatives charged.Ethan and his team fought fiercely, each second feeling like an eternity.Lisa covered Ethan, taking down an operative who got too close.“Keep working! We’ve g
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The sun dipped below the horizon as Ethan’s convoy approached the subsidiary’s hidden headquarters, a nondescript facility nestled within a dense forest.The building was unassuming, but Ethan knew it housed the backup system Holt had smugly warned about.Lisa sat beside him, her face set with determination.“If we don’t shut this down, everything we’ve fought for will be meaningless.”Ethan glanced at her, his voice calm despite the tension.“We will. This ends tonight.”In the back of the convoy, Harris and a team of elite guards checked their weapons and gear.Harper’s voice came through the comms.“Satellite imagery shows increased activity around the building. The Black Hawk remnants are dug in. Expect heavy resistance.”Ethan’s jaw tightened.“They’re desperate. That makes them dangerous.”Lisa placed a hand on his arm.“You’re ready for this. We all are.”He nodded, his resolve hardening.This is our last chance to stop them. Failure isn’t an option.The convoy came to a halt a
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Holt’s smirk faltered for a fraction of a second, but he recovered quickly.“You’ll see soon enough. Even if you manage to disrupt it, the damage will already be done. Your empire will be a shadow of itself, ripe for the taking.”Ethan stepped closer, his gaze unflinching.“If you were as confident as you pretend to be, you wouldn’t still be here. You know I’m going to stop you.”Harper’s voice came through the earpiece again.“Ethan, we’ve found a vulnerability. The AI’s primary control is routed through a central node in this building. If we can sever the connection, it’ll stop the attack.”“Where is it?” Ethan asked.“Two floors below you,” Harper replied.“But it’s heavily secured. You’ll need to disable the firewalls on-site.”Ethan glanced at Holt.“You’ve made one critical mistake.”“Oh?” Holt said, raising an eyebrow.“You built this fortress to keep people out,” Ethan said, stepping toward the door.“But now, I’m already inside.”Before Holt could respond, Ethan dashed out of
