Ethan and Ariana descend the stairs to find the family already waiting for them, all wearing furious expressions."Honey, we have to send him away," Mrs. Desmond insists.Mr. Desmond knows it's not an easy option, given that Mr. Rex has placed Ethan under his watchful eye. "Let's leave him be, but he needs to know his boundaries," he says, fixing a stern gaze on Ethan.Ethan bows slightly and murmurs, "Yes, sir."Just then, the stairs creak, and they all turn to see Ariana struggling to come downstairs with a suitcase in tow."Where do you think you're going?" Mr. Desmond snaps at her.Ariana ignores their angry faces and keeps walking. Max grabs her hand and pleads, "Why are you doing all of this? You don't need to.""Yeah, all of you are the reason I'm doing this. You keep mistreating him, and he's innocent. I can't understand why you enjoy doing that. I'm sick of it, and I can't bear to witness it anymore," she replies, twisting her hand to free herself.As she continues to leave,
The dings of the system are what wake Ethan up.{New mission. Loading: 20%, 39%, 59%, 87%, 100%.}{New mission: A man in his 30’s was killed some minutes ago, in 123 Main StreetMayberry, USA 98765 Find the killer. Mission 2: the reason he was killed}."Oh! This is the first time giving me two missions in one... How much do I have on my dashboard?"{Seven hundred thousand trillion}."Wow... how many points do I have left?".{5000 points}."Okay, purchase 3000 points."{In process... done... 3 trillion has been deducted from the dashboard}."Okay, off we go!" he says, picking up his phone and calling Sandra. He tells her about the new mission."So, how should we go about it... where should we start from?" she asks."Visit the house and check. Tag only Black Scorpion along and give me feedback about what happened," he instructs."Okay, sir. Thanks for the other day," she says."Which other day?" he wonders aloud."For my birthday," she recalls."Oh, that reminds me, why did you leave th
Ethan pauses, uncertainty gnawing at him, as he realizes he's unwittingly compromising his identity. He slowly turns toward the unfamiliar voice, curiosity piqued. The man before him appears to be in his middle age, and there's something strangely familiar about him. Ethan struggles to place the face but can't quite pinpoint where he knows this person from."Please, where do I know you?" he ventures, his brow furrowing in an attempt to jog his memory.Ethan's question seems to puzzle the man as well. "I... I can't quite place it either," he replies, scratching his head.Frustrated by his inability to recall, Ethan decides it's best to distance himself from this enigma. "Well, I don't know, but I should be going," he mumbles, turning to leave the scene.Just as Ethan starts to walk away, the man's eyes widen, and it suddenly dawns on him. "Wait, he's Ethan! Mr. Desmond's driver! What has he just done? he gave a stranger car key!", he shouts.Realizing the gravity of his mistake, E
Ethan finds it hard to fathom the grim news he has just received. Without wasting a moment, he dials Sandra's number, his voice urgent. "Hello, what's happening? I need the details."Sandra's voice on the other end quivers with regret. "I'm sorry, it's our mistake," she admits, pausing briefly.Ethan, though concerned, reassures her. "It's okay, just tell me what's happening."She continues with a heavy tone, "He wouldn't talk. Black Scorpion loses his temper and punches him, and he passes out. We think he's playing dead, so we untie him to revive him. Then, all of a sudden, he wakes up, bolts out, and we chase after him. But then, a sniper takes a shot, right in his head. He's a pro."Ethan closes his eyes, absorbing the shock of what he's just heard. He then asks, "Are you both okay? I hope you're not injured."Sandra reassures him, "We're fine. The assassin seems solely focused on him."Curiosity gnaws at him, and Ethan inquires further, "Why do you think they're killing him?"Sand
After the fire is successfully extinguished, the investigation into its cause reveals that it's not an accident; someone intentionally set the fire with the aim of harming the Desmond family.Left without a home to return to, they seek shelter elsewhere, a three-bedroom lounge.Mr. Desmond approaches the receptionist at a nearby establishment. "We would like to stay here temporarily," he explains.The receptionist informs them, "A day lodge is $200,000."Mr. Desmond's ears perk up, but he hesitates to spend such a substantial sum on just a single night's stay. His financial means, while comfortable, don't allow for extravagant expenses.Whispering to the receptionist, he inquires if there is a more affordable option. Her response is disappointing. "I'm sorry, but all the lower-priced lodges are already booked."Mrs. Desmond suggests, "Perhaps we should look for somewhere else."However, Mr. Desmond is reluctant to back down, feeling a sense of pride. "No, we can't just walk away from
Chapter 34Ethan returns to the hotel and is directed to their room. He knocks on the door, and after several minutes, Ariana, who can barely stand, opens it. Ethan immediately offers his support."You've been discharged?" he asks, more as a statement.Ariana confirms, "Yes." The rest of the family is already in the room and has witnessed Ethan's arrival."We can't go to my father," Mr. Desmond declares.Mrs. Desmond implores her husband, "But we have no other place to go. After all these years, he's considering you. Let's go there, please."Mr. Desmond remains resolute in his decision. "You know what it means if we go there, a rivalry, which I despise.""We don't want to live there permanently, just for the time being," Mrs. Desmond retorts in frustration.Mr. Desmond sighs in exasperation as he sits down. He turns to Ethan, demanding to know where he has just come from.Ethan stammers, but Mr. Desmond interrupts, "I don't even want to hear anything. Just go back to where you came fr
"It..." he begins, his voice tinged with suspicion, "You don't need to know, it's better you stay ignorant. You won't even understand what 'it' is," he warns, leaving Ethan in the dark.But Ethan, driven by curiosity and the need for answers, challenges, "Try me.""You don't need that information," the man retorts coldly, "You're dying anyway... you're useless." His words drip with menace as he aims a gun at Ethan, preparing to pull the trigger.Ethan's heart races, his life hanging by a thread. Just as he prepares for the inevitable, a voice from behind intervenes, shattering the grim silence. "It won't penetrate; he has a bullet-proof skin," the voice declares confidently. The sudden twist of events prompts both Ethan and the menacing group to sharply turn and face this unexpected savior."Who are you?" the driver demands, and in an instant, they all brandish their guns, ready for confrontation.Sandra steps forward. "He is our boss," she reveals. "And bullets won't penetrate t
Two men, dressed in black jackets, caps, and face masks, stealthily make their way towards a sleek black SUV. In the driver's seat, a third man awaits their arrival, and he breaks the silence with a hushed tone, "Now they know there's a spy among them; we have to be cautious."His accomplice responds, "When do our plans commence? We must act swiftly to thwart them."The second man deliberates, "Rushing won't do us any good. We need a steady approach, or they'll catch on to us."The driver contemplates their predicament, "Is it really necessary to eliminate Lord Chua? It might only complicate matters."The first man remains resolute, "We can't second-guess our leader's intentions. Loyalty until the end is our only path."After a series of covert conversations, they disembark from the SUV and go their separate ways.******Meanwhile, Derek gazes at a photo in his trembling hand, tears silently streaming down his cheeks. He is so consumed by his emotions that he doesn't notice Sandra app
The room seemed to shrink as tension filled every corner. Sean's eyes bore into Ethan's, each step e. Before either could make a move, Ariana stepped forward, her voice cutting through the heavy air."Enough, both of you!" she exclaimed, standing between the two men. "We've seen enough bloodshed. There has to be a way to end this without more violence."Ethan, his determination unwavering, nodded in agreement. "She's right, Sean. We need to find a resolution, not perpetuate this cycle of revenge."Sean's gaze shifted between Ariana and Ethan, a battle of emotions playing out on his face. After a moment of contemplation, he slowly lowered his weapon. "Fine, let's talk," he conceded, though his tone carried a note of reluctance.Ariana left the room leaving the both of them to talk, as she walked out, she saw tony smiling and weaving at her.she hissed and went on her way, she rushed towards her."why ignoring me", he asked."it seemed you are enjoying this situation, smiling and dancing
"Don't do it," Ethan glares at the gang leader, as if he could swallow him up. The leader laughs, "What can you do? You will just watch your family die in front of you before I kill you." Ethan glares back, blood in his eyes, "Don't do it, please," he pleads.The leader smirks, his hand hovering over the trigger, "Say bye to them," he says. "Nooo!" Ethan shouts, then a strange sensation surges inside him, and his eyeballs turn white before returning to normal.The leader hesitates, wondering what's wrong with him. Suddenly, a message appears: {System Reactivated… Host Found… 25%, 35%, 45%, 100%}. Ethan thinks he's dreaming, unable to believe his eyes and the sounds he's hearing. The system is back.{You summoned the system, would you like to sign in? Note that if you sign in now, it will be for eternity}. Ethan exhales loudly, finding it hard to understand how he summoned the system a second time. "Yes, I will sign."{Signing: 35%, 45%, 55%, 75%, 100%, completed. All skills, stage,
Ethan approaches Mr. Desmond, who gazes at him, trembling and shaking."I told you, this will be your only chance," he says."So, what are you going to do with me?" Mr. Desmond stammers."What do you think? I will kill you, of course," Ethan smirks, bringing out his gun."You know that will be stupid. Think about your freezer asset; I can let them free it," he said."Really, but I don't need it," Ethan replies.Mr. Desmond laughs, "You know you can't kill me. Think of your kid. How could you be a father for him in prison?""You think this is funny? I just figured out my mistake. I keep sparing you people, nevertheless, you keep coming back as a problem.""This will be my last problem of yours," Mr. Desmond smirks, but it's clear he isn't telling the truth."Are you enjoying this?" Ethan asks."Maybe yes, Ethan... You brought this upon yourself. And you know what, there is still the organization. Nick is forming it back, so there is no way you can end that," he said."I will kill you,
"I told you I know nothing about it; I am here to save her," Ethan tells the detective in the hospital. The detective presses on, "Why didn't you call the police when the abductor called you?""They warned me not to call, unless they will kill her," he said. "You should have at least told the police, and we would have looked for what to do," the detective said. Ethan exhales loudly, "The victim has told you herself that I am innocent."The detective then slams the table, "What is your business with the abductor, and why did he want you so badly that he would even kidnap someone to threaten you?". "I am not answering any more questions," Ethan says. He knows Mr. Desmond was at work.Just then, an officer enters the room and whispers something to the officer. The detective gazes at Ethan, then says, "You can go." Ethan smirks, wondering why they let him go so easily. He leaves the officer, only to find Mr. Desmond waiting for him outside. He ignores him and keeps walking."You sho
Mr. Desmond calls Ethan back, saying, "You have to meet him.""She is with your daughter, and you don’t even care, asking me to meet him?" Ethan questions."He wants you and won’t release her no matter what I do. If you don’t meet with him, he will kill her. If you don’t want to see her dead, meet him," Mr. Desmond says, ending the call.Ethan scoffs, wondering how a parent could do such a thing."So, what do we do now?" Sandra asks."I have to meet him in the location," Ethan responds.Sandra interrupts, "That will be very dangerous. You know he will kill you.""Yes, but if I don’t go, he will kill Ariana," Ethan says."So, we have to plan. We have to involve the police," Sandra suggests."Yes… call Derek and others," Ethan instructs.After Tony calls Ethan, he still feels uneasy and believes involving the police is necessary. He heads to the police station and reports the situation. The police put themselves to work, and instead of Tony going home, he lurks around, waiting for updat
Earthlord looked dumbfounded, “What do you think you are doing?”“Mind what you say, you are online,” Ethan smiles wickedly. Just then, one of the guards moves closer to Earthlord and whispers to him.“I will kill you,” he says as he walks away, leaving Ethan in the room. After a few minutes, the police arrive, but Earthlord and the others have escaped. The police take Ethan in for questioning, and he tells them everything.After Ethan leaves the police station, he heads to the hideout where the others are gathered.“You did good work,” Derek says.Ethan exhales, “But he escaped. He would do anything to come back for me.”“We have to be very careful; you should always walk in pairs,” Mr. Davis says.Sandra says, “Now that he has confessed, they should free you now and unfreeze all your access.”Ethan nods, “But we can’t be sure. Earthlord might have more influence than we think.”“What about Mr. Desmond and Nick? We should do something about them, maybe kill them,” Feifei suggests.Et
"Are you saying Mr. Desmond will provide organs for him?" Ethan asks, unbelievably."If he's the one backing them up, then that's what he is sure to do," the man said.Ethan nods, "Okay, you can go."The man left."They are always evil, and they will continue to behave so. We have to stop them," Ethan mutters."You have to concentrate on yourself first. You are losing everything. You have to clear your name and regain everything back," Sandra says.He sits down gently, "I will have to meet him.""For what? No, you can't do that. He will kill you. You heard what he said; he's a devil," Sandra says."I have to meet him and know what he is. I will be okay," he said.******Ariana walks out of the new apartment she is now living in, dressed in a full grey coat, looking sophisticated.As she is about to open her car, a hand pushes the door back to close and points a gun at her, discreetly."Follow me gently," the voice says."What do you want?" Ariana inquires, shaking."Don't ask me that,
Ethan travels back to the country with his innocent son, determined to put an end to this once and for all.When they arrive at the airport, Mr. Davis and Feifei are already waiting for him."Boss, you look haggard," Mr. Davis remarked.Ethan nods, instead smiling. "I have prepared a hideout. there, we can make our plan and stay for the meantime.""Okay, thanks," Ethan says.After some minutes, they arrive at the hideout. It's a tiny, cold space, more like a container, with a flicker of light."Dad, I can't live here," Noah complains.Sandra hugs him. "It's gonna be okay."Feifei whispers, "That's the reason I'm telling him I'm not ready to give birth."They all scoff."So, what's our next plan?" Mr. Davis proposes."If we could step outside for a moment," Feifei says, looking at Noah. She doesn't want him to hear all they're about to discuss as he's just a kid.Sandra nods in understanding and stays with him as the others walk out."We know there is someone behind this, and we couldn
"We have to go back," Ethan says, scanning the room, while Noah sits down, wondering what happened."No, we're not going back. Let's run away from here, go to another country," Sandra suggests."You heard it yourself. They'll always find us, no matter how much we run. He sees us, and he will find us," Ethan retorts. While Sandra brushes her hair with her fingers, the phone rings again, and they almost jump in surprise. He looks at Sandra, who nods, giving him the go-ahead to answer the call."Hello, who is that?" his voice trembles."Hello, it's me... Alex," Alex mumbles. His voice already indicates that something is wrong."What's wrong?" he asks."The company, it's going bankrupt," Alex announces."What? How did that happen? How..." Ethan trails off."I don't know. All the companies you put under me, the shareholders are withdrawing, the people we partnered with are terminating the contracts with all possibilities," he says."Alex, what did you do wrong to make them do this?" Ethan