CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE Ethan nodded, and just when he thought of breaking the silence, his phone rang again, and he was forced to answer, knowing that it was his wife calling. “Hello, Babe.” “Ethan!” Emma called out, her tone high and laced with apprehension.“Where are you?!” She asked, and before Ethan could decide on what response to give to her, she continued with the same panicked tone. “I saw the news. Are you alright? I am so sorry about the company! Everything is going to be alright.” Ethan nodded, and then he took a deep breath. Anger and pain rippled through his voice, but he was able to get a little hold on himself. “I have to go now, Emma. I will be home as soon as I am done with this…”“Wait! Ethan!” Emma called out, but Ethan had already ended the call, turning to face Eva who had been observing silently.She could feel the rage that was hovering above her boss, and she could only wonder what could be going on inside his mind. Ethan took a deep breath, a

CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE “I am going to find her, and make sure that she pays for this, Mr. Ethan,” Eva swore, clenching her fists tightly.Ethan nodded, and as soon as he locked the door, he turned to look at Eva, focusing all his attention on her. The lady was curious to know why her boss was staring at her, and when she couldn’t get any response from him, she was forced to get rid of the silence, looking him in the face. “What is it, Mr. Ethan?” She asked, but it took a while before Ethan finally gave her the answer she had been waiting for. “I don’t know how many lives we lost today, Eva…” Ethan sighed in despair, looking Eva in the face with his expression drained of its brightness. He took a deep breath, and then he cleared his throat, hoping that he was going to be able to get rid of the cringe that gripped him. “I saw one of the guards in the hallway, Eva. He was burnt beyond recognition….” He sighed in despair, and then he reached for his pocket, taking out the pi

CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN “That’s a very ridiculous thing to ask.” Ethan retorted, but it didn’t seem like the latter was willing to take his words back.“I said what I said!” Ivan fired without any remorse, still breathing hot.He looked Ethan in the eyes, his chest rising and falling in annoyance while he struggled with the desire to go after her. Ethan took a deep breath, and then he turned to Eva who was still standing on the way, trying to prevent Ivan from getting any closer to him. “Let him through.” He said, his voice calm and calculated. Eva quickly turned to look at her boss, hoping that she hadn’t heard him well the first time.“What did you say, Mr. Ethan?” She cleared her throat when she realized that her tone was too low. “You want me to let him through?” “You heard me the first time, Eva.” Ethan retorted calmly, and then he turned to Ivan, holding onto his wry smile. “She is going to tell you through, Ivan. Maybe you can come fight me, and have everyone see

CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINE “Good.” Ethan nodded in satisfaction, and then he started moving toward the direction Ivan had pointed to, staggering through his first five steps. Ivan just stood where he had left him, staring while he tried to make sense of what Ethan was doing.“Are you not coming?” Ethan asked as soon as he turned to look at him, standing very close to his car.Ivan sighed heavily, yet the uncertainty that engulfed him refused to let go, crawling into his skin.“I am coming…” He said with a voice barely above a whisper, and while he made his way to his car, he kept on staring at Ethan, wondering if he was dreaming. Eventually, he got to the blue Maserati, took out the control remote, and pushed the unlock button, causing the car to beep.He got into the car only to see Ethan standing beside it with disbelief etched all over his face. “Is this car yours?” Ethan asked, pointing to the car.Ivan scoffed, and then he nodded while looking at Ethan with wide eyes. “I

CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-ONE “I am sure of it, Cain. I saw the car go off. You have to believe me.” A female voice followed after the male voice, and Ethan started moving silently toward the door. On his way, he signaled to Ivan to remain silent, his eyes sparking with rage. He stood in front of the door and turned to face Ivan who was tiptoeing to the door, finding it very hard to get a grip on himself. Several thoughts were running through his mind, but it was very difficult for him to pay attention to any of them , his mind was very restless while he struggled with his breath. “I couldn’t get into the server room, boss.” A third voice said, sounding similar to the second voice, and Ethan grunted, inching closer to the door. “I think it has strong security. But I was able to grab Miss Eva’s phone. I think we should check to see if we can find anything useful.” She suggested, and that was when Ethan decided to grab the handle of the door. However, he had to stop, turning to