Ethan stood outside the company building, staring at the message on his phone."Stop trying to climb higher than your position allows."He had read it several times, but he still couldn't understand who had sent it. He slipped his phone into his pocket. There was no point standing there. His interview had been cancelled, and whoever was behind it clearly didn't want him getting the job. But Ethan wasn't going to give up. He turned around and began walking home.On the way, he received another call. It was Emily. "Ethan, what happened?""The interview was cancelled.""What?""I don't know why."Emily became silent for a moment. "Did they give you a reason?""No."She sounded disappointed. "I'm sorry.""You don't need to apologize.""But I recommended you.""And I appreciate it." Ethan smiled. "Maybe it just wasn't meant for me."Emily didn't seem convinced. "I don't believe that.""Why?""Because I know you. You don't give up easily."Ethan laughed. "Maybe you remember me better than I

The next morning, Ethan arrived at the company earlier than everyone else. He had spent part of the previous evening studying the folder Marcus gave him. It contained information about the company's clients, delivery schedules, and security procedures. Ethan didn't understand why Marcus had asked him to study it, but he wasn't going to complain. He wanted to learn.As he entered the office, Marcus was already there. "You came early."Ethan smiled. "I don't like being late."Marcus nodded. "Good." He pointed toward the desk. "Mr. Miller wants to see you."Ethan walked toward David's office. He knocked."Come in."David looked up. "Sit down, Ethan."Ethan sat. David placed a file on the desk. "I have another assignment for you."Ethan opened it. "This is one of our most important clients."Ethan looked through the documents. "What's the problem?""Nothing yet." David leaned back. "But there have been several security concerns around the client's business."Ethan frowned. "Security?""Ye

Kyle sat in his car, staring at the report in his hand. Ethan Carter had only been working for a short time, yet people were already beginning to notice him. The thought irritated Kyle. He had expected Ethan to remain the same useless man he had always known — a man who cleaned the Lawson family's cars, a man who depended on Sophia, a man everyone could easily look down on. But things were changing.Kyle picked up his phone and made a call. "Find out everything about Ethan's new job."The person on the other end answered immediately. "How much do you want to know?""Everything. His position, his salary, the people he works with." Kyle paused. "And find out who recommended him.""Understood."The call ended. Kyle leaned back. He wasn't going to attack Ethan directly. Not yet. He wanted Ethan to make a mistake himself. And he already had an idea.The following morning, Ethan arrived at work as usual. Marcus greeted him. "Morning.""Morning.""You look happy.""I got my first bonus yeste

Sophia waited until almost nine o'clock that evening. Ethan had promised to return early. But his work at the hospital had delayed him.When he finally entered the Lawson mansion, Sophia was sitting alone in the living room. She looked up. "You're back."Ethan nodded. "Yes. Sorry I'm late.""You didn't call.""I know."Sophia looked disappointed. "I was worried."Ethan stopped. "I'm sorry.""What happened?""Richard Cole had a health problem after the meeting."Sophia's expression changed. "Is he alright?""Yes. He's in the hospital for observation."She sighed with relief. "That's good."Ethan placed his bag down. "I should have called you."Sophia nodded. "Yes, you should have."A"I'll remember next time."She looked at him for a moment. "You've been working a lot lately.""It's only been a few days.""But you're already coming home late."Ethan smiled. "I'll try to balance things."Sophia didn't answer. Instead, she looked toward the dining table. "I kept dinner for you."Ethan lo

The next morning, Ethan arrived at the company earlier than usual. He had barely entered the operations department when Marcus called out to him. "Ethan."He turned. "Yes?""Mr. Miller wants you upstairs."Ethan frowned. "Upstairs?"Marcus nodded. "Right now.""Did he say why?""No."Ethan put down the file he was carrying. "Alright." He took the elevator to the upper floor.Unlike the busy operations department, the upper floor was quiet. The offices were larger, and the people working there dressed more formally. Ethan walked toward David's office and knocked."Come in."David looked up. "Ethan.""Good morning, sir.""Good morning." David stood. "There's someone I'd like you to meet.""Who?"David didn't answer. Instead, he opened the door and gestured for Ethan to follow him. They walked to the largest office on the floor. A secretary stood outside. She immediately opened the door. "Mr. Miller is here."David entered. Ethan followed. Then he stopped.A distinguished older man was s