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Chapter 18
"No... no..., Ethan is dead," Mr. Gideon said, still shocked, his hands trembling as he tried hard to convince himself not to believe what stood in front of him."I can only believe you if you tell me something that happened when you were little — something only me and you know," Mr. Gideon continued, his voice breaking. "That's the only way I can believe you.""When I was three, I used to call you 'Giddy' anytime I wanted you to sneak sweets for me without my father's knowledge, because I couldn't pronounce 'Gideon' at that time," Ethan said without stammering, a small, tired smile on his face.Mr. Gideon's knees almost gave way. Only Ethan knew that. Only his Ethan. Tears welled up in his eyes as old memories of little Ethan came rushing back — his laugh, his tiny hands pulling at his shirt, the day he was announced dead and the guilt that had eaten at Gideon ever since, the guilt of not protecting the child he loved like his own.Approaching Ethan with shaky legs, tears spilling do
Chapter 17
Chapter 17Today was the day Ethan was going to the Titan mansion to claim his right. For the past three days, he had been planning and arranging his leave. Lily and Caleb had supported him in everything he was doing, but this was their hardest time, because over the years they had grown fond of each other. They were not just family by chance anymore. They were family by love, and now that family was about to be tested.In the morning when it was time for him to leave, the small house felt heavier than usual. Nobody said much over breakfast. Lily kept stirring her tea without drinking it, and Caleb kept clearing his throat like he wanted to say something but could not find the words.When it was finally time, Ethan picked up his small bag and stood by the door. Caleb stood there, not knowing how to show his emotions. He looked at Ethan and finally spoke."I promise to come back for you if things work out for me. Please take care of yourselves. I love you both."Lily could not hold it
Chapter 16
Ethan went home that evening. Unlike before, he was quiet, his mind heavy with thoughts of how he would tell Lily and Caleb about his real background and his plans. He did not know how they would react to the truth, but he could not leave without telling them. They were his family now, and they deserved to know."Ethan, Ethan," Lily called, waving her hand in front of him. "Were you even listening to what I was saying?" she asked, her voice laced with irritation."I— I..." he stuttered, his mind blank. He had not heard a single word she said.Lily's face fell. She had been so excited to tell him about her day, and now she felt unseen. "You know what, just forget it. I'll tell Caleb when he comes back from work," she said, her voice sharp with hurt, and she walked away without looking back."Lily, I'm sorry, I was distracted," Ethan called after her, but she had already disappeared into her room, leaving only the echo of her footsteps.He sighed, guilt settling in his chest. He hated h
Chapter 15
The next day, Mr Titan called a meeting with Vanessa, Sophia, grandma, and James. "I called this meeting concerning the matter of the heir to take over the Titans Group," Mr Titan said. "But dad, this meeting is not necessary, everyone knows I'm the rightful heir so just give me the documents, I'll sign on so we can be fast about the process," James interrupted. "Shut up!" Mr Titan shouted with a hoarse voice. James was startled. This was one of the few times his dad had raised his voice on him. "Nichole, you should not shout at him like that, he is the only survivor and heir to the Titan family," Grandma said, almost choking. She only calls him Nichole anytime she wants to scold him. Mrs Sophia stood further away from them, but she felt the sentence was for her. She knew she was to blame for the death of her son. She could have protected her only child, but she didn't, and that made her a bad mother. Before James could open his mouth again, the door opened and Mr Titan's lawy
Chapter 14
He didn't understand what was going on. He didn't want to believe what he had just heard. He picked up his phone and called his secretary."What do you mean all the investors are pulling out?" he asked, breathing heavily."Sir, I noticed this morning. When I asked one investor, he said you offended a very powerful person," his secretary said, sounding scared."A powerful person? Who could this powerful person be?" Enzo said, his mind racing as he tried to understand what was happening."When I asked for the name," his secretary said, "he told me it was the Ghost Rider." He didn't tell her more than that.Mr Enzo hung up the call, frustrated. Mrs Vanessa, sitting across from him, looked at him with worry in her eyes."What's going on?" she asked."I'm on the verge of bankruptcy," he said.Vanessa froze. She had never heard him sound so small. "Bankruptcy? Enzo, what happened?"He rubbed his face with both hands. "Someone is destroying me. All my investors are pulling out at the same ti
Chapter 13
After dinner, when Caleb and Lily had gone into their room, Ethan quietly stepped outside and dialed the number. His heart beat fast. He had waited fifteen years for this call."Hello. What did you find?" Ethan asked. His voice was calm, but his hand gripped the phone tight.There was a short pause on the other end, the kind that made Ethan hold his breath."The person who kidnapped you was your father's enemy," the man said. "Enzo."Ethan closed his eyes. The name hit him like a fist. For fifteen years he had wondered who took his childhood from him, who made him run through the dark forest as a boy of nine, bleeding and afraid. Now he had a name. And a face to put behind a mask of revenge."He is the CEO of Enzo group and his company is working with us. Quietly." the man continued Ethan opened his eyes. They were cold now."Terminate all partnerships with Enzo's group," he said, his voice low and final. "Announce that anyone still working with them will be blacklisted."He ended th
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