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Chapter 13
Victoria lowered her phone after showing Ethan the message.For a few seconds, neither of them spoke. The words remained on the screen, but Ethan's expression didn't change. He had already learned that someone had tried to erase him from existence. This message only confirmed that his return might not be welcomed. Victoria slipped her phone into her handbag."We need to be careful from now on," she said and Ethan adjusted his jacket."I've been careful enough for three years without knowing why,” he said."I understand, but things are different now. People may begin paying attention to your movements,” she replied."Then let them watch,” Ethan muttered and Victoria frowned."This isn't something you should take lightly,” she warned."I'm not, but I'm not going to spend the rest of my life hiding because someone doesn't want me alive,” he said.Victoria studied him. There was a firmness in his voice that reminded her of the man she had known before his disappearance."At least allow m
Chapter 12
The Grand Meridian Hotel stood tall against the evening sky, its glass walls reflecting the lights of the city.Ethan stepped out of the car and adjusted his jacket. He had spent most of the journey thinking about the meeting ahead. Victoria Hayes had called him the chairman of Cole Global, given him a black card, and handed him a ring that belonged to his mother.Yet, he still knew almost nothing about himself. A hotel employee approached him."Good evening, sir. Are you Mr. Cole?" The employee said."Yes,” Ethan replied."Miss Hayes is expecting you. Please follow me,” he said.Ethan followed him through the lobby and into a private elevator. A few minutes later, they arrived at a quiet floor. The employee led him to a private lounge and opened the door.Victoria stood near the window wearing a cream-coloured suit. She turned immediately when she heard the door."Mr. Cole,” she called."Victoria,” Ethan said.She studied his face briefly before gesturing towards the sofa."Please, h
Chapter 11
The following morning, Ethan Cole became the centre of attention across the city.News about the previous night's auction had spread faster than anyone expected. Pictures and videos of Ethan standing beside Harold Mercer circulated on social media, accompanied by headlines that left people curious.FORMER CAR WASHER SPENDS $100 MILLION ON MYSTERIOUS ANTIQUE RING.Some people found the story unbelievable, others questioned whether the man in the pictures was really the same person who had worked at a local car wash and comments flooded social media."How does someone go from washing cars to spending $100 million overnight?""Is this some kind of joke?""That ring must be extremely valuable.""I heard his bank account was verified during the auction. The man is seriously wealthy."The discussions continued throughout the morning, and Ethan's name became a trending topic.At Bright Wash Car Wash, the news was even more surprising. Several workers gathered around a phone, watching a video
Chapter 10
Ethan continued staring at the two rings in his hands. The patterns were almost identical. When he placed them beside each other, the strange lines seemed to connect, forming a design that neither ring could complete on its own.He turned them around, examining every detail. What did they mean? And why did touching the antique ring bring back images he couldn't understand?“Ethan?” Olivia's voice interrupted his thoughts and he looked up.“Are you alright?” she asked.“Yes,” he replied, although his expression suggested otherwise.“You've been staring at them for a while,” Olivia said, as she glanced at the rings.“There's something strange about them,” Ethan said.“What do you mean?”she asked and he held the rings closer together.“Look at the patterns. They connect perfectly,” he said and Olivia examined them.“You're right. They almost look like two pieces of the same design,” she muttered.“That's what I've been thinking,” Ethan said and ran his thumb over the surface of his mothe
Chapter 9
The ballroom fell silent. Preston stood with a satisfied smile, waiting for Ethan to respond. He had already imagined how the evening would end. Ethan would fail to prove he had the money, Harold would cancel his bid, and everyone would finally see him for the poor car wash worker he believed him to be.Harold Mercer adjusted his glasses and looked at Ethan. “Mr. Cole, are you willing to have your financial capacity verified?” Harlod asked.“Yes,” Ethan replied calmly and Preston chuckled.“You're agreeing already? I thought you would at least try to come up with an excuse,” Preston said and Ethan glanced at him.“Is there a reason I should refuse?” Ethan asked with no expression on his face “Of course not. Unless you know you cannot afford what you just offered,” Preston replied with a grin. A few guests laughed. Ethan didn't react. Claire watched him anxiously. She had hoped he would withdraw his bid before things went any further, but he seemed determined to continue.“Ethan, p
Chapter 8
Preston stared at Ethan for a long moment. Then a slow smile spread over his face, and he leaned back in his chair.Fifteen million. It was a big number, and a man like Ethan could never say it with his own money. Somebody was backing him, and Preston didn't need to guess who. Olivia was sitting right next to him, sipping her wine like she had nothing to do with it.But Preston knew something that Ethan didn't. Harold Mercer ran his auctions by a strict rule, and everyone in the upper circle of the city knew it. The person who bid and the person who paid had to be the same. Nobody could pay for someone else, and no one could send a friend or a bank to cover the bill.Ethan couldn't know that. If he did, he wouldn't be sitting there so calm. He thought Olivia would simply write a check for him, and he was about to find out that she couldn't.Preston picked up his paddle. He wanted to teach this man a lesson he would never forget."Fifteen million and five hundred thousand," he called o
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