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Fear of the past
Lois answered the call with a forced smile. "Hey! It's been a while. Did you receive the wedding invitation I sent?"She listened for a moment, her smile fading as the voice on the other end spoke rapidly. The caller was clearly excited, sharing the latest gossip from their high school group chat."You wouldn't believe what happened tonight," the classmate said, her voice buzzing with excitement. "Something crazy went down at Paradise Hotel."Lois's brow furrowed. "What do you mean?""Derek Simmons," the classmate said. "You remember Derek, right? He was at the reunion. The one who was laughing at Ethan with everyone else."Lois's stomach tightened at the mention of Ethan's name. "What about him?""He was at Paradise Hotel tonight with his girlfriend. Apparently, he got into an argument with one of the staff and made a huge scene. And then..."The classmate paused dramatically. "Ethan showed up."Lois froze. "What?""I know, right? Apparently, he's been staying at Paradise Hotel. And
An obsessed hater
The shock spreading across Derek's face brought a wide smile to Ethan's face. It excited him to watch this fool getting humbled. "What's the matter, Derek?" he asked, tilting his head. "You look as if you've just seen a ghost." Derek's face contorted with rage. His hands clenched into fists at his sides, and before anyone could react, he lunged forward, grabbing Ethan by the lapels of his suit. "What the hell did you do?!" Derek screamed, shaking Ethan violently. "You bastard! I just lost my job! What did you do?!" The lobby erupted into chaos. The young attendant gasped. Brown stepped forward, his hand reaching for his phone. The security guards who had been standing nearby began to move. But Ethan didn't flinch. He just reached up and grabbed Derek's hands. Ethan's grip was like iron and impossibly strong. One by one, he slowly removed Derek's fingers from his suit. Derek's eyes became large. He tried to resist, but Ethan's strength was too strong. His hands were forced o
The loser part 2
Ethan stared at Derek, the insult hanging in the air between them like a foul odor. For a moment, he was transported back six months: back to the reunion, back to the banquet hall where everyone had laughed at his expense. He could still hear it ringing in his ears, the cruel, mocking laughter of people he had once called friends and classmates. He could still see Lois's cold eyes as she threw her wedding ring at him. He could still feel the sting of Damian's betrayal, which had shattered his entire world to pieces. That night had haunted him for six months. It had followed him to Switzerland, crept into his dreams, and whispered in his ear during the quiet moments of rehabilitation. But today, something was different. He was not the same man he had been before.The old Ethan would have shrunk back in shame. He would have endured the insult in silence, too broken to fight back.But the new Ethan was not a broken man. He was stronger and more confident than ever before.He stepped
The loser
Brown stood outside the Paradise Hotel, the evening breeze ruffling his tailored suit. He took a quick look at his watch; the time was 9:42 PM. The auction should be over by now.Just then, a black Cadillac Escalade pulled up to the curb, its tinted windows reflecting the city lights. Two bodyguards stepped out, one from the driver's seat and the other from the passenger side. Together, they approached and opened the rear door.Ethan Carter stepped out.For the first time that evening, he took off his dark glasses and slipped them into the breast pocket of his overcoat. His sharp eyes met with Brown's as Brown drew closer, bowed slightly with a warm smile spreading across his face. "Welcome back, Master Wayne. How did the auction go?" Brown asked. "It went well," Ethan said as he walked past him. "I trust you'll take care of the paperwork for me."Brown nodded and fell into step beside him as they made their way to the hotel entrance. "Just leave it to me, sir. The previous owners
The refinery auction part 2
The auctioneer walked onto the stage, dressed in a black suit with a silver microphone attached to his lapel. He smiled warmly at the assembled crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's auction. As you know, we have a unique opportunity before us: one of the few remaining independent oil refineries in the region is now up for sale." He gestured to a large screen behind him, which displayed images of the refinery. It was a vast network of steel towers, pipelines, and storage tanks. The auctioneer went on: "Whoever acquires this refinery will control a major part of the local energy market." Damian leaned forward, his eyes lighting up with interest. Buying this refinery would take his company to the next level. It would grant him a seat with the real power players: oil barons, energy magnates, and elite networks. He glanced at the newcomer, sitting still with sunglasses hiding his face. Damian smirked. Whoever this mystery bidder was, they wouldn't stand a chance in a b
The refinery auction
Later that night, the auction hall at the Meridian Convention Center was filled with the richest businessmen in the region. At the pre-auction reception, oil magnates, real estate tycoons, tech entrepreneurs, and old-money aristocrats all gathered for tonight's event. The air was filled with the scent of fine cologne and soft music. Damian Rhodes arrived with Lois on his arm, wearing his finest suit. When he walked in, people’s heads turned, and a group of well-wishers quickly surrounded him. Many of them were business associates and acquaintances. "Hey, Damian! Good to see you, old chap." "Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I'll be there, of course." "Heard you're bidding on that refinery. What wild luck. The refinery is as good as yours, Rhodes. No one else stands a chance." Damian shook hands, accepted praise, and exchanged pleasantries. Lois stood beside him, her emerald dress catching the light, her smile polished and perfect. She played the role of the billion
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