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YOU PLANNED THIS, DIDN'T YOU?
"You're coming with me."Ethan didn't even lift his eyes from the laptop when Scarlett walked into his study and stopped beside his desk."Where?""Out."His fingers continued moving across the keyboard as another report appeared on the screen."I have work."Scarlett folded her arms across her chest and watched him for several seconds. The moment Hailey and Sally left, he went straight into his study and drowned himself with work. She almost waited for three hours hoping he would come out but he didn't.So, giving up on the patience, she herself came straight to drag him out of his study before he exhausted himself to death. "You always have work.""This isn't the time to argue about it, Scarlett." Ethan sighed at her stubborn nature."I'm not arguing." She leaned forward and calmly closed his laptop.Ethan finally lifted his eyes toward her. "Scarlett…. Please try to understand, this is very important.”“We have so many other things as well to consider as important, so for now… Give
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Ethan's gaze remained fixed on the empty wooden case as he processed everything Hailey had told him. His expression revealed nothing, but the silence that followed made both women increasingly uncomfortable."Mrs. Carvendish, start from the beginning and tell me exactly what happened after you returned from here…. Please don't miss a single detail.” Hailey carefully explained how she and Sally had searched the basement, found Ethan's belongings, discovered the wooden case, and later returned upstairs with it. She also described how the power had gone out during the night and how the security system had stopped responding before the intruder disappeared without leaving any obvious trace.Ethan listened without interrupting until she finished. "Where was the case when the intruder entered the mansion?""In my bedroom."His eyes narrowed slightly. "And the basement?""Someone had searched through your old belongings. Every box had been opened." Hailey explained in a low tone.Ethan lean
WERE YOU HIS ENEMY?
"I think I finally asked the right question."The quiet confidence in Charlie's voice lingered between them.The visitor didn't respond immediately.Instead, he studied Charlie with an expression that was difficult to read. There was no surprise in his eyes, yet there was something different now, almost as if he had begun looking at Charlie in a completely new light.A faint smile slowly returned to his face. “I admit, I've truly underestimated you."Charlie remained composed. "I've heard that before.""I'm sure you have." The visitor rested both hands on the table. "So, tell me. What exactly do you think you've discovered?"Charlie leaned back in his chair without breaking eye contact. "I think you've been leading every conversation in the direction you wanted.""Naturally." The visitor smirked, maintaining the same face, Charlie said. "I also think I've been too distracted to notice it."The visitor inclined his head slightly, inviting him to continue. "You never really cared about
YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR MY FATHER
"I wasn't expecting you to request another meeting…. What changed all of a sudden?” The mysterious visitor settled comfortably into the chair opposite Charlie, genuine curiosity evident in his voice. During every previous visit, he had always been the one initiating the conversation. Seeing Charlie voluntarily arrange today's meeting was unexpected enough to catch even him by surprise.Charlie rested both hands on the metal table, studying the stranger quietly before a faint smile appeared on his face."Nothing changed, but to be frank, even I didn't expect you to ask for a meeting, but unfortunately it happened.” The visitor leaned back slightly, waiting for Charlie to continue."I've been thinking about our previous conversations.""I'm glad to hear that." The visitor let out a small smile.Charlie nodded slowly. "I replayed every question you've ever brought to this room."The stranger remained silent, allowing him to speak further."At first, I thought you were trying to underst
THIS BELONGED TO YOU
“Having a workaholic husband isn't easy. I always thought someone obsessed with work wouldn't have time to fool around, but this man isn't even available for his own wife.”Scarlett had barely finished rearranging the living room when the doorbell echoed through the quiet penthouse.The early morning sunlight filtered through the tall windows, bathing the living room in a warm golden glow. The room was unusually peaceful after another long night spent reviewing Black Oracle reports.She glanced toward Ethan's study, the door remained closed.He had been awake until almost three in the morning, analyzing surveillance footage from Prison and reorganizing Black Oracle's investigation.Scarlett quietly walked toward the entrance before opening the door and the smile on her face disappeared instantly.Hailey stood outside, her complexion pale and visibly exhausted. Sally remained beside her, equally worn out, though the concern in her eyes seemed directed entirely toward her mother.Scarle
THEY FOUND IT
"I'm going to give it to him myself."Hailey said, and her voice carried a quiet determination that neither fear nor regret could shake.Sally studied her mother's face for several seconds before offering a faint nod rather than arguing. “Fine, I'll go with you tomorrow, let's go there together and give it to him.” Hailey managed a small smile. “I think that'll be a good idea.” She carefully placed the wooden case inside a cloth bag before holding it close, almost instinctively protecting it.The two women remained in the basement a little longer, gently returning Ethan's belongings to their boxes. Neither of them rushed. Every book, every certificate, every childhood drawing was handled with a care they should have shown years ago.Eventually, Sally closed the final carton. "It's pretty late already mom, we should go upstairs, you need to take your medicine as well.” Hailey nodded quietly, and before leaving, she glanced back at the rows of dusty boxes stacked quietly against the
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