They were all waiting for one person to arrive. Ruby continued to glare at William, pissed that he was here. “I still don't see any reason why he is here Lukyan.” Ruby called him directly now that everyone present in the room now knows. “We need him to testify against his father in the court later. Besides an enemy of my enemy is a friend even if it's temporary. “ Etham whispered to her. Ruby spared another harsh glance at William who gave her look that told how pleased he was to be her source of discomfort. Ruby thought she's had her share of surprise that day until the AI announced Drogo's presence askimg Lukyan to give them entry. Them because Drogo wasn't alone. Ruby watched the door with expectant eyes as Drogo filed in, followed by Tony and a battered blindfolded man.. Tony pushed the blindfolded man to the floor, blood smeared the it as the man tried to gather himself up. In addition to the blindfolded, his mouth was gagged and his hands were tied behind his back. “A p
Ethan takes a deep breath and walked into the tall building. It was one of the various companies owned by his wife's family."My wife." The words rolled off his tongue bitterly as he entered the elevator. He had no idea what is wife would say when she sees him. He hoped he'd be able to leave the company unnoticed by her.Left to him, he wouldn't have dared visited the company but his brother in-law had asked him to bring a fruit parfait from the house.He clutched the paper bag in his hands when the elevator opened with a 'ding' sound. He lowered his head and hurriedly walked to his brother in-law's office, praying his wife wasn't anywhere around. He knocked on his brother in-law's door and paced around in fear when he got no response."What the heck are you doing here?" A chilling, all familiar voice asked behind him.Slowly, he turned around to meet blue piercing eyes glaring at him."I-I." He stuttered, loss on how to explain himself. Workers around them spoke in whispers, poi
Ethan hung his head low and went to the bathroom. He began washing till his hands were numb. Just as he finished washing the clothes seven hours later, he heard Isabel's voice from the living room."Is my husband here?" He heard her ask.He sighed in relief. She was the only one who could save him from her mother and reduce his punishment. "No, he is not." His mother-in-law, Victoria, replied. He went still, his thought racing. What was Victoria planning now."But a good for nothing, poor rat by the name Ethan is here." Victoria continued. "Rathan!" Victoria yelled for him.Ethan rinsed his hands and rushed downstairs, "You called for me. "Victoria scoffed and turned to her daughter, "There he is."Ever since Isabel introduced Ethan as her husband, Victoria had hated him and always blamed him for ruining her daughter's life. No matter how much she begged Isabel to divorce him, she wouldn't answer. As she stared at her daughter and Rathan, she smirked. Everything should wor
As Ethan stood outside, lost in thought. Someone came to stand beside him waited patiently till he noticed them.Ethan pulled out of his thoughts and glanced at the person staring at him with a beautiful smile. Without talking, the person removed her baggy jacket and placed it over Ethan's ripped shirt."No.. no.. I can't take this." Ethan quickly declined, removing the jacket."Take it, it's the least I can do." The female smiled again. Ethan nods gratefully and welcomed the warmth the jacket brought. "My name is Ruby." The lady beamed, "You saved my grandfather earlier.""Oh... okay. ""Thank you very much, and if you need my help later don't hesitate to let me know. " She squeezed her card into his pocket.Her mind wondering why he was being treated poorly."What's your name?" Ruby asked.Ethan stared off at the sky as he replied, "Ethan. My name is Ethan."Ruby nods and disappears back into the hospital. Unknown to them, Isabel watched the entire exchange and was shaking
Ethan stared at the man in front of him, waiting for him to laugh and say he's joking or something of sort. Or maybe it was a prank from his wife. The timing was too perfect to be a coincidence. Ethan took an involuntary step backward and shook his head strongly. "That's not true. I don't believe you.""Come on, young master, don't you remember me at all? It's me, Drogo?" The man said earnestly. Ethan took in the man's features. He looked nothing like a gentle man. He was about six foot five, had bulging muscles, tattoos arm, and even a piercing on his lower lip. There was no way he could have gotten himself associated with a person like that. It had to be his wife playing tricks on him. "Fine..." Drogo persisted, "Ask me anything. We've been together since you were little. ""Ask you a question?" Ethan repeated in his mind, questions he was sure their answers could be manipulated."Get out!" Ethan yelled in frustration, "Go back and tell Isabel that her tricks won't work on m
Ethan followed her meekly, like a dog with its tail between its legs. He wondered what kind of punishment she had in mind for him.The shiver that ran through him totally had nothing to do with the cold. When they entered the apartment, Ethan stood at the entrance, watching his wife warily and waiting for her outburst. "Should I run a warm bath for you?" He offered."No." Isabel snapped back, "I don't need your help.""Weren't you supposed to be at work?" Ethan pressed, shifting on foot to another."I took a break from work to assist you with Grandma Logan. I bet you weren't expecting me to catch you with your girlfriend. ""She is not my girlfriend ." Ethan mumbled, walking fully into the house when it seems like Isabel's outburst wasn't coming."Your girl toy then.""No.... She is not anything to me." Ethan clarified. "I'm surprised anyone wants to get acquainted with your sorry self.""I'll avoid her.""What did I tell you before about her?" Isabel swirled around to face her
Isabel paced around in her office, visibly shaking with anger.Ethan had dared defied her yesterday and went against her wishes.She needs to ascertain her dominance and show him who the boss it. "Have you found her?" Isabel yelled at her private investigator, veins popped put from her temple."Yes." The investigator said quickly, "I found her. She is -""I don't care who she is." Isabel snapped, "She is beneath me. She is a roach, a pest that needs to be dealt with. "The investigator swallowed loudly, "Are you sure you don't want to know?""Whoever she is, her family will surely be below the top five richest family, so no investigator, I don't care." Isabel half yelled, "What's her name?""Ruby S.."Isabel cut him off, "Ruby would do just fine. I need her correct location. "The investigator nodded quickly and tapped something on his phone. Ruby's live location came to view on the large screen in Isabel's office. The investigator stood off to a side, not wanting to upset Isab
They alighted the plane a little over four hours later. A Porsche was waiting for them at the airport when they arrived.Ethan caressed the car lovingly before entering. He was extremely nervous, he was going to finally meet his parents after what feels like years or forever."What are they like?" Ethan asked."Beautiful souls, kind, warm and good parents." Ethan nods.Drogo stops in a open field, it resembled a park."Come on." Drogo alighted the car, "Let's go meet Mr and Mrs Belinsky. "Ethan alighted and scanned his environment, looking for any sign of life or his parents. The place was silent instead. Drogo led the way and eventually stopped in front of two headstones. Ethan stared at the headstones, an unfamiliar emotion coursing through him, almost similar to rage."They are dead." He said matter of factly."Two days after you left. " Drogo explained, "They killed them too.""Where were you?" Ethan blurted out before he could stop himself. "Your father sent me on an er