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I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOUR DECISION
“How much longer all these people expect me to wait?”Charlie paced around the small room, growing increasingly irritated as he checked his phone. He had arranged the meeting two days ago, and the intermediary had finally agreed to bring him into contact with the people handling the weapons consignment. He wasn't going to waste this opportunity.His life had become unbearable since Jerome threw him out of the Carvendish mansion, he was forced to live in a cramped apartment he could barely tolerate. Every time he thought about Ethan enjoying the life that should have been his, his anger grew.But making Ethan lose his position wasn't enough anymore.Charlie wanted the entire Carvendish family gone. He wanted Jerome, Hailey, Sally, and Ethan to lose everything permanently including their lives. He didn't want another opportunity for them to recover or rebuild their lives. He wanted to make sure none of them could ever stand in his way again.His phone vibrated with a message containing
WE CAN'T CHANGE IT
“Did you manage to meet Ethan?” Hailey questioned the moment Sally entered the living room.Sally placed her handbag on the nearby table and let out a tired breath before answering. “I did, Mom, but it wasn't the meeting I hoped for, I don't even know whether it can be really called as meeting?”Hailey moved closer, searching her daughter's face for some sign of hope. “What happened? Didn't he listen to you or didn't you get a chance to explain why you went to see him?”“He didn't give me that chance mom,” Sally admitted, taking a seat on the sofa. “I stood for almost three hours and got his favourite deserts thinking we could at least have a proper conversation, but he threw the entire box into the trash right in front of me without any hesitation.”Hailey stared at her in disbelief. “He threw them away?”“Yes, Mom. He didn't even bother opening the box or at least pretending to keep them till i left, he was cold the entire time. He told me to leave, and when I tried to speak again,
DOES THAT MEAN I'LL BE YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER?
"It could become complicated, but there's no reason to assume that it will affect us.” Ethan gave an explanation in a calm tone. “General Hawke's team is handling the investigation, and I have no intention of interfering with their operation.""You're certain?" Scarlett pressed with a worried face.Ethan reached across the table and placed his hand over hers. "My love, I wouldn't dismiss your concern if there were a reason to worry. But I'm not going to bring unnecessary trouble into our lives.""I don't want you getting involved in something dangerous just because Charlie has made another terrible decision." Scarlett frowned. “That idiot really never let us live in peace, I wish I could get rid of him for good.” "Come on Scarlett, you know about me, I'll never involve myself in danger no matter what happens.” "Sometimes you behave as if you have to handle everything yourself. You can tell me when something is troubling you, Ethan. I don't want you keeping things from me because you
THAT'S DIFFICULT TO SAY
"Are you planning to spend the entire evening waiting for me, or have you already forgotten how to entertain yourself?"Scarlett's voice reached Ethan as she entered their bedroom, carrying her handbag and a few files from the office. He was sitting on the sofa with his laptop open, but his attention shifted towards her immediately."That depends on how long my wife intends to keep me waiting," Ethan replied, closing his laptop. "I knew you had told me that you're going to a fancy dinner all alone to enjoy by yourself, but judging by the time right now, I've been considering whether I should send someone to bring you home.” Scarlett placed her handbag on the dressing table. "You wouldn't dare. I had three meetings today, and I still have to review several documents before tomorrow morning, I just teased you about the fancy dinner, I didn't have time even to take a sip of water, from where the fancy dinner comes?” "Then perhaps I should speak to your employees and remind them that th
WHERE IS THE SHIPMENT COMING FROM?
"I understand that this might come as a surprise, but his name has appeared in our investigation more than once. We have reason to believe he's involved in arranging part of the consignment."Ethan picked up the file.The first few pages contained photographs of shipping containers, transaction records, and details of several individuals who had been under surveillance. He went through them without interrupting, paying particular attention to the dates and names mentioned in the reports.Charlie had already managed to make a mess of his own life. After being expelled from the Carvendish family, he had lost access to the money and privileges he once enjoyed. Ethan had assumed he would spend the next few months trying to find a way back into his father's good books or looking for someone willing to finance his lifestyle.He hadn't expected to find his name in a military investigation involving illegal weapons."How did you come across him?" Ethan questioned, turning to another page."On
AN ILLEGAL WEAPONS CONSIGNMENT?
"General Hawke is expecting you, sir, sorry to disturb you, but I'm here to take you to him."Ethan glanced up from the documents on his desk. A man in a military uniform stood near the entrance, holding his cap under one arm. Ethan hadn't been expecting any visitors, especially someone from the military."General Hawke?" Ethan closed the file in front of him. "Did he mention what he wanted to discuss?""I'm afraid he didn't give me any details, sir. He only instructed me to bring you to his office whenever you were available."Ethan considered the invitation for a moment before getting up. He had met General Hawke before, and their previous interactions had been pleasant enough. The General was not someone who would send a subordinate to fetch him without a reason, but Ethan didn't see any harm in hearing him out."Give me a few minutes. I'll be ready.""Certainly, sir."Ethan collected his phone and car keys before following the subordinate outside. The man had arranged a vehicle fo
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