Ivan didn't know how much he slept but when he woke up, the day was bright. He stood up from the bed, rubbing his eyes groggily.
It was very late when he returned to his father's house last night. He took off his drenched clothes and went to bed immediately. Making way to the living room, memories from earlier flooded his brain like a match connecting fire to fire. He took out his phone right away, and to his amazement, the money was still there. Ivan reviewed the messages one more time to make sure he had not missed anything. Interestingly enough, the message included his name, so it can not have been an error. It was getting close to dawn. He went downstairs to see if there was anything to eat because he had not eaten since yesterday. Descending the stairs, he stopped in his tracks when he heard his Father and stepmother's voice. He was the topic of their conversation. "Honey, you do not have to act strange toward him. He is still a teenager and doesn't know what he has done wrong. Kindly pardon him, or allow me to speak with him." Ivan heard his shameless stepmother's voice and a scoff escaped his lips. “You've spoiled him too much. Our reputation has once again been damaged by his actions. If not because Dahlia agreed to cooperate with us, do you think he won't be in jail by now? Do you know how much money I spent to get rid of his shamelessness everyday!" Ivan walked down the stairs, hands in his pockets. His mind was a wreck after what had happened yesterday, and the only thing that was able to calm him down was the money in his bank account. As the sound of footsteps became clearer, Nicholas Langland and Thalia raised their heads. Their eyes met with Ivan's calm eyes and at that moment, something seemed to spark. Ivan bowed his head, saying, “Hello, Father." Noticing that Ivan might have heard what he said, Nicholas cleared his throat. He glanced past Thalia, then returned his attention to Ivan with a hardened expression. “Didn't they say you left yesterday? I seriously don't want to see you anymore. What do you gain from tarnishing my reputation?" “Tarnishing your reputation?" With a glare in his eyes, Ivan asked. Ivan wondered how he had tarnished his reputation when he had been abandoned by him since the death of his mother. He had no one beside him for ten years! “I won't disobey you, Father" Ivan bowed his head once more. “And I will make sure not to tarnish your reputation." Nicholas believed his son was finally listening to him, not realizing the deeper meaning in his words. “Good. I have been contacted by your mother's family. It is best for you to move in with them. I have been ignoring their attempts to get in touch with me. This time seems like the perfect opportunity.“ “Honey, don't you think you are being hard on him? He's still a teenager. I don't want Ivan to feel bad.” Thalia nudged Nicholas elbow, her eyes shimmering with faux sympathy. "After everything he did, I find it unbelievable that you are feeling sorry for him! He brought shame to our family by engaging in bad activities. He almost assaulted his fiancée!" "She's lying! Why don't you even believe your son?!" "Believe you?! You are a thug for goodness sake!" Slurring his breath, Nicholas roared back. "He's just being a teenager, don't be too hard on him" Thalia tried to calm him. By now Ivan knew he would be ignored for the rest of his life if he chose to stay here, and that his reputation had been permanently ruined. Sincerely, he was sick of living up to everyone's expectations and being set up by his stepmother. All he wants right now is to be free of all these restraints. “You know what? You are right" Ivan's voice rang out, making the couples pause whatever they were doing. "I should leave. I will go and stay with my Mother's Family. You will never appreciate me, and I am fed up with being treated like a fool!" “Disappear like thin air and never come back until I have a use for you." Experiencing such treatment from the Father, Ivan's heart tightened. He wasn't supposed to be surprised by his actions as he had always been that way, even when his Mother was still alive. But then, at least, he pretended to care. His stomach knotted up, a churning turmoil that reflected the disarray inside his head. Ivan felt compelled to vent his anger, but he held himself back. "It is obvious that you do not want me here, and I also clearly do not want to be here. I would go back and finish my highschool education" Ivan explained calmly, making sure that his anger didn't get in his way of explanation. Despite his reserve, Ivan sensed that if he lingered any longer, he would lose control quickly. "What did you say?“ Nick laughed, taken aback by his son's boldness. "I guess you are old enough to make decisions by yourself since you are almost eighteen and I'm sure you can take of yourself. You will bear the consequences of your actions because you have chosen to be foolish." "You can do whatever you like" Ivan answered back, heading upstairs. He had just lost his appetite. Nicholas sensed his son's arrogance and was on the verge of losing his mind. He was taunted by Ivan's composure and felt compelled to punish the boy. "You are just as stubborn as your Mother. No wonder she died so soon.“ “Nicholas!!" Even Thalia eyes widened at the sudden statement. Ivan who was ascending the stairs, stopped in his tracks. With bloodshot eyes and quivering lips, he turned around. He fixed his gaze on Nicholas, but none of them spoke. Without saying any word, Ivan turned back and disappeared into his room. Stated differently, he disappeared from their lives.
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After walking for a while, Ivan finally stopped in front of the bar in the address, rolling his eyes in anger. It was not too late to go back, right? He thought to himself, feeling really annoyed at himself for agreeing to accompany Violet.At that moment, his phone chimed. It was a message from his uncle.Devil Uncle: Come back home early, let’s spar.With a hiss, Ivan switched off his phone and let down a deep breath. No matter how much he was willing to leave, Ivan couldn’t just leave. What if he went back just like that and Violet doesn’t really come back?Ethan would certainly create a mess.Before Ivan could move, a man came out of the bar, looking big and a cigarette stuck in his mouth.“Come here,” the man ordered, chuckling a little. He still couldn’t believe that it was this same boy that beat up Snake. He eyed Ivan, amusement shining in his eyes. “Boss wants you in.”Ivan let down a lazy sigh. “I don’t want any trouble. I need to do this real quick. I have somewhere to be.”
Are you this wicked?
After school, Violet didn’t tell Ethan before she left school because the latter wouldn’t even allow it. Since they had known each other since they were young children, they were familiar with each other's tastes and backstories. Because of his father's previous employment with the Mars Family, Ethan got to know Violet, underwent training with Mars Security Organization, and eventually earned his certification as a bodyguard in order to protect her. “Did you tell Ethan before you leave?” Ivan asked as he and Violet walked side by side through the street. “He is kinda obsessed with you. “He could kill himself before you return home if he knows you are with me.” “You don’t have to worry about him,” Violet replied. “I already told him not to wait for me. And Ethan is not obsessed with me, he is just being protective of me.”"Yeah, whatever," Ivan replied in an indifferent tone. “Are you sure you want to go and see her? Her street is not for a rich princess like you.” Violet frowned h
Violet's request
At the end of class, Violet still couldn’t get to talk to Ivan because he keeps treating her indifferently. The boy was more hard headed than she thought.When the lunch was almost over, Violet went to stand at the Teacher’s stand, her eyes roaming the quiet class. It was always like that in Classroom A. Since they are considered the most perfect class in the whole school, they are entitled to keep their image. Other people were whispering to one another, while some were reading and people like Daphne West were talking about makeup and trying on different makeup products. However, only one person was different. He sat on his chair, leaning heavily on it with his eyes closed. For a moment, Violet couldn’t take her eyes off him. Why was she so drawn to this boy whom she isn't so sure of?“Everyone, please listen” Violet broke the atmosphere of the class with her sharp definite voice after she regained her composure. “Can you please step out of the class for a second. I have to talk t
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“My lady” Ethan called, handing over a file to Violet. “There is something definitely fishy about him. From what I found, he was a member of the Langland but his name was removed from the family’s register a year ago due to some reason which I couldn’t find. So right now, he is back just as a student with no family.”Violet looked at the file, her frown deepening. Being a treasure to the Mars family, Violet is more than just a member, and as such, she struggles to put her trust in other people. Given that a large number of her family members desired her death, she had to exercise extreme caution and awareness of her surroundings. “So she is Freddie’s brother but no longer Freddie’s brother? Do you think we should investigate him further?” Violet asked, dropping the file on the desk. She crossed her arm, leaning further on the sofa. “He is a little bit interesting though.”“My lady! You are praising him for being fascinating, but we are unsure if your life is in jeopardy at this poi
Mr. Bond
Violet Mars is the youngest grandchild of the Mars family known for her brilliance and beauty. Not only was she wealthy, she was known as the beauty with the brain of the school.Even though she was richer than most of the students, Violet kept a low profile in school unlike the West family who constantly caused trouble.She left the country a few months ago, and until she showed up today with her devoted bodyguard, Ethan Bush, many people believed she was never coming back. With growing curiosity, Violet could not take her eyes off the new boy in the class. She was only gone for some months and they already have a new student in classroom A.Something was definitely fishy.After learning about the events that had occurred in the few days since he had arrived at school, she was only able to conclude that the boy was someone she should be cautious around.“Violet, you seem absentminded. Is everything alright?" Glancing at the girl with a charming smile, the math teacher at the teache
Reyfold Family
The Big Mansion was the only building around the area as Ivan walked through the silent space. His hands were in his pockets as he raised his head to look at the towering building above.It had been a year since he arrived in this place, yet it only felt like yesterday.This place seemed to hold secrets that none of the members spoke about.Ivan entered through the large gate, his eyes as cold as ice, but as he saw the old man standing at the entrance, his heart softened a bit.“You're back!” The Old Man's eyes brightened, waving his hands in the air. “I have been waiting for you.”“I’m sorry I'm late. Something happened to a classmate, so I had to help her home,” Ivan explained, a smile on his lips.Old Master Reyfold was the father of Roshni, Ivan’s mother, and also the former president of the Reyfold Group.When Ivan first came here, this man had taken him in with open hands and a wide smile on his face. He never knew he had family from his mother’s side; even his father didn’t kno
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