"Are you just going to stay quiet? Don't you have any job to be proud of that you're standing like a mute in front of me?" Martin asked, throwing a disdainful look towards Ethan.The sudden situation left Ethan unsure of what action to take. Besides, he had never spoken intensely with his boss before; their interactions only occurred in group settings.Ethan also didn't understand why Citra suddenly pulled him into that woman's problem. What for? Citra could be alone with that arrogant man.As far as Ethan knew, Citra had always been indifferent towards everyone, including men who approached her. Women like Citra were typically focused solely on their careers, never considering a relationship that may or may not benefit them.Realizing that she hadn't briefed Ethan, Citra clicked her tongue inwardly; her impulsive act had dragged someone she hadn't even interacted with before into this.However, there was no undoing it now. Whether she liked it or not, she had to make use of this man'
"You promised to buy me that expensive bag?" Milena asked sweetly, clinging to her boyfriend's arm. Hearing this, Richard smiled widely, nodding to indicate he would fulfill the woman's request."Of course, honey. I'll give you anything you want. But let me work first, okay? My boss is coming. So I need to go to the office for at least a little while," Richard said, making Milena look delighted. She then waved at the man, walking towards the luxury car Richard had just bought for her.Richard lowered his gaze, glancing at the watch on his left wrist. "Damn! I forgot about the time. Mrs. Citra has probably already arrived at the office. I need to hurry and meet her," he muttered, berating his negligence.Just as Richard was about to head back to the office across the street from the cafe, someone ran toward him in a rush."Sir! Sir!" the man cried, clearly out of breath.Seeing the young man's behavior, Richard immediately furrowed his brow, knitting his eyebrows to show his puzzle
"Thank you, Aldo. Even though we won't be neighbors anymore. I'm glad I could meet a good person like you," said Ethan as he got off the motorcycle of a man named Aldo.Ethan really felt stuck before, he didn't know what to do or where to go. Until Ethan's memory brought him to the man who used to be his neighbor when he was still renting in the same housing complex as Aldo."Take it easy, Ethan. But, by the way. Does this mean you'll start living in this apartment? Wow, that's really something, Ethan. Now, you seem to be very successful," Aldo praised, looking towards the apartment gate which from the outside alone looked how luxurious the place was.One thing was certain, the apartment Ethan was renting now was much better than the housing complex Aldo lived in. So it's no wonder, just looking at the apartment made Aldo feel so amazed."Not really, Aldo. This apartment is the cheapest one and fits my budget. The room isn't big either, just right for living alone like me," said Ethan
"Who are you? Should I tell you my business with Ms. Citra? You don't have the right to know anything," Ethan firmly stated with a challenging smile.Ethan's words succeeded in making Richard's emotions even more agitated. He felt insulted by the man."I don't even care about what you say anymore. Do whatever you want. But one thing is certain. You will receive retribution for every action you take with equal calculation," Ethan clarified his statement.Richard wanted to throw a raw punch straight at the man's face in front of him.However, it was also impossible for him to suddenly do such a thing. In order to maintain his dignity, Richard decided to leave, distancing himself from his emotions towards Ethan.Ethan sighed. No wonder he felt out of place there, it turned out Richard had read it all.Now, Ethan had no other choice. He could only keep walking aimlessly.The approaching darkness made Ethan anxious, if he still hadn't found a unit to live in, he might end up spending the n
Ethan put down the file that Citra had previously given him. He handed it back without giving the response the woman in front of him wanted."I don't want to."Citra widened her eyes, not believing that those words came out of Ethan's mouth. What did the man mean by saying no? Wasn't it very clear what agreement they had made?"What do you mean? Don't want to? Didn't we agree to it?" Citra asked for an explanation.Ethan then nodded his head, confirming that this was their desire and the brief agreement they had made."I know. But, I don't need that large amount of money. You should keep it, use it to expand your company instead," Ethan said, rejecting one of the agreements in the contract.Hearing that, Citra immediately smiled wryly. As if stating that Ethan's words deserved to be belittled."Just stop. I also don't mind giving that. Consider it all as compensation. You don't need to feel like your dignity as a man is at stake. Don't worry," Citra replied, raising one leg to rest on
A wry smile appeared on the faces of the thugs. They seemed to be looking at and deeply observing Ethan's body, clearly not convinced that he could fulfill what he had said."Are you kidding? I could report you. Better yet, just leave now or you'll get another beating from me," said the leader of the thugs, intending to just let Ethan go.Ethan shook his head."Give me your account number and tell me how much I need to pay you," Ethan said with full confidence.The leader of the thugs seemed to pause for a moment, with his two underlings whispering as if discussing something. After that, the thug leader nodded his head, as if giving Ethan a chance."Alright. But don't play games with me. I won't hesitate to kill you," the thug leader threatened Ethan.Ethan nodded his head.The thugs then discussed among themselves, and a slip of paper was placed in front of Ethan."500 million. Transfer it quickly to this account number, or if I find out you're just lying, you're done tonight," the t
"Well then, I'll take my leave, Sir. It's late, I'll head home," Ethan said, excusing himself from the man. They had just discussed the various possibilities of what had happened. Moreover, Ethan also had experience in handling business operations, making it unsurprising that he could easily blend into the discussion Leo had mentioned.Before Ethan really left, the man stopped his movement. "It's hard to find a taxi this late at night. Wouldn't it be better if you just stayed at my house? There are so many vacant rooms in this house. I would be happy if you stayed tonight so I'm not alone," Leo said.He seemed pleased with Ethan's presence, who happened to have a very good personality.Ethan stood still, truthfully he was thinking about the same thing. It would surely be very difficult to find an online taxi this late at night. "How about it? Will you stay at my house? You can leave tomorrow morning," Leo said to the man.Having no other choice, Ethan then nodded his head."Alrigh
Ethan blinked his eyes as the sunlight clearly hit his face."You're awake, Ethan?"Ethan then turned toward the source of the voice, it turned out Leo had been waiting for him since earlier.With a slight lingering headache, Ethan tried to get up from his lying position."Just rest. I'll bring you breakfast," Leo said when he saw Ethan trying to get up.Ethan then shook his head, indicating that he had had enough sleep. "How did I end up at your house, Sir?" Ethan asked, looking at the man.Leo, who was about to head to the kitchen, immediately stopped in his tracks."I saw you in that park. Around here, it's rife with men preying on young, beautiful women exercising in the morning. Because I knew you were a kind-hearted man and I had a hunch something might happen, I just followed you," Leo explained.Ethan was then seen looking around, trying to find someone there but to no avail.Fortunately, Leo came quickly. Perhaps because Ethan's focus was not on the people around him, as the