2025-11-14 18:13:47Two days later, the Harrison mansion looked peaceful again.
The party had become old news, but the gossip hadn’t stopped.
Some guests were still talking about how Ryan fought off five men alone.
Others said it was all luck.
Eric, however, was restless. His fake company was falling apart, and his debtors were calling nonstop.
He sat in his car, sweating, as his phone buzzed again.
“Hello?” he whispered.
“Eric Harrison,” a cold voice said. “You have twenty-four hours left. Pay up or we expose everything.”
Eric ended the call with shaking hands. “I can’t let this happen. If the family finds out, I’m finished.”
He leaned back, breathing hard, until an idea slowly formed in his mind.
A wicked smile appeared on his face.
“If I make that useless Ryan look guilty… then no one will ever suspect me.”
---
That evening, Eric went to see Clara’s mother.
He put on his sweetest smile. “Auntie, I need to warn you about something.”
She looked up from her phone. “What is it, Eric?”
“It’s about Ryan,” he said in a low voice. “I think he’s hiding something big. Some of my business friends saw him near a secret warehouse in town.”
Her eyes widened. “A warehouse?”
“Yes. And those men who came to the party? I think they were connected to him.”
“What?” She stood up. “You mean Ryan brought that trouble here?”
Eric nodded slowly. “I don’t have proof yet, but I’ll find it. You know I care about this family.”
Mrs. Harrison’s face hardened. “If that man causes more shame to this family, I’ll throw him out myself.”
Eric smiled inside. “That’s exactly what I wanted to hear,” he said silently.
---
Later that night, Clara returned from work, tired.
She found her mother pacing in the living room.
“What happened?” Clara asked.
Her mother turned sharply. “Where’s your husband?”
Clara blinked. “He’s outside fixing the light again.”
“Tell him to come in. I need to talk to him.”
Ryan walked in calmly, wiping his hands with a cloth.
“Yes, ma’am?”
Mrs. Harrison’s tone was sharp. “Where were you last night?”
Ryan raised a brow. “At home.”
“Don’t lie to me,” she snapped. “Someone saw you near a warehouse downtown.”
Ryan frowned slightly. “A warehouse?”
“Yes! What are you doing there, huh? Planning to bring more criminals to this family?”
Clara looked confused. “Mom, maybe it’s not him—”
“Clara! Stop defending him!” her mother shouted.
Ryan sighed quietly. “Believe whatever you want,” he said. “But I don’t go where I’m not needed.”
He turned and walked away before they could say more.
---
Outside, Ryan stood by the gate, looking up at the dark sky.
His phone buzzed again.
It was one of his men.
“Commander,” the voice said softly, “we found someone leaking your location. It’s the same man named Eric Harrison.”
Ryan’s jaw tightened. “So he wants a war.”
The voice paused. “Should we expose him?”
Ryan’s eyes softened again. “Not yet. If I fight back now, it’ll hurt Clara’s family. Let him play his game.”
He ended the call and put the phone away.
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Inside the mansion, Clara sat on her bed, frustrated.
Her mother’s words echoed in her mind. “What if it’s true?” she whispered to herself.
Then she shook her head quickly. “No. Ryan might be quiet, but he’s not dangerous… right?”
Downstairs, Eric was talking to a man in a black hoodie near the back door.
“Do it tomorrow,” Eric said in a low voice. “Put the fake documents in Ryan’s bag. Once they find it, he’s done.”
The man nodded. “And my pay?”
“You’ll get it after the job,” Eric said, smirking.
As he walked away, Eric chuckled quietly. “Let’s see if the ‘legend’ can escape this one.”
---
That night, Ryan sat alone on the balcony, a faint breeze blowing through.
He could feel something was coming, but he didn’t rush to stop it.
He just looked up at the stars and murmured,
“The more they dig my grave, the deeper they’ll fall.”
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Ryan returned home late that night. The cab dropped him far from the house, and he walked the rest of the way slowly. His body felt weak, but his mind was heavy with thoughts. Everything he saw at the company kept replaying in his head. The old building. The files. Uncle Grey’s name. None of it felt normal.When he reached the gate, he stopped for a moment and listened. The house was quiet. No voices. No movement. Only the sound of the night. He opened the gate gently and stepped inside, closing it carefully behind him.Ryan entered the house quietly. He removed the cap and the mask quickly and hid them inside his bag. He pushed the bag deep into the wardrobe and changed his clothes. Only then did he move to the bed.Clara was sleeping peacefully.Ryan sat beside her and watched her face. His heart felt heavy. He wished he could tell her everything, but he knew that would only scare her. He lay down beside her and closed his eyes, but sleep refused to come. His thoughts kept going bac
Chapter 234
The car stopped a little far from the company building. Ryan paid the driver and stepped out slowly. The night air was cold and quiet. The street lights were on, but the area felt strange, almost forgotten. He stood still for a moment, holding his bag, and looked ahead.The company building was right there.It looked the same, yet not the same.The tall gate was still standing, but the paint was fading. The signboard still carried the company name, but some letters were broken. Lights were on inside, but not many. The place felt empty, like a body without a soul.Ryan’s chest tightened.This place once felt alive. His father walked these grounds with pride. Workers laughed. Phones rang. Meetings happened. Dreams were built here.Now it felt cold.Ryan lowered his cap and put on his mask and glasses. He adjusted his jacket and walked forward slowly. His steps were careful. He did not want attention.At the gate, a security man sat on a chair, half awake. Ryan walked past like he belong
Chapter 233
Ryan woke up early that morning, even before the sun fully rose. His body still felt weak, but his mind was sharp. He lay on the bed for a while, listening to the quiet sounds of the house. Clara was sleeping beside him. Her face looked calm, and for a moment, Ryan wished he could stay there and forget everything else.But he could not.The plan he made the night before stayed heavy in his mind. Going back to the company was risky, but waiting longer was even more dangerous. Too many strange things were happening. Too many secrets were closing in on the people he loved.Ryan slowly got out of bed. He moved carefully so Clara would not wake up. He picked up his small bag from under the bed and carried it quietly into the bathroom. He locked the door softly behind him.Inside the bathroom, Ryan stood in front of the mirror. He looked at his reflection for a long time. He barely recognized the man staring back at him. He looked thinner. His eyes carried tiredness and worry. This was not
Chapter 232
Morning came slowly. The house woke up like nothing was wrong, but Ryan felt different inside. His body was still weak, but his mind was already far ahead. He sat on the edge of the bed, watching the light enter through the window. Clara was still sleeping. Her face looked peaceful, and that made him pause.He did not want to bring trouble closer to her.Ryan stood up gently and walked out of the room. The house was quiet. Ava was not awake yet. Mrs Harrison was in the kitchen, moving slowly, her back turned. Uncle Grey was nowhere to be seen.That gave Ryan some relief.He stepped outside into the small yard. The morning air felt fresh, but his chest felt tight. He leaned against the wall and took a deep breath. He already knew what he had to do.He needed to go back to the company.Not openly.Not as Ryan.He needed to go quietly.Ryan pulled out his phone and scrolled through his contacts. He stopped at one name.Marcus.His finger stayed there for a while. Marcus had been with him
Chapter 231
Ryan could not sleep that night. He lay on the bed staring into the dark, listening to every small sound inside the house. Clara was beside him, asleep, breathing slowly. He wished he could rest too, but his mind refused to be quiet.Each time he closed his eyes, the image of the locked room returned to him.The spare room.The door that stayed closed.The door Uncle Grey never talked about.Ryan turned on the bed and sighed quietly. His body felt tired, yet his thoughts felt heavy. Uncle Grey’s voice kept repeating in his head, the threats, the warnings, the talk about a document. None of it felt clear, yet all of it felt dangerous.One thing was certain to Ryan.Whatever Uncle Grey wanted had nothing to do with his father’s company.That truth felt firm inside him.His father’s company had collapsed long ago. The people in this house never knew much about it. Uncle Grey only came into their lives later. There was no reason for him to suddenly be connected to that past.So why wa
Chapter 230
The night after Clara returned from the market felt longer than usual. The house was quiet, but the quiet did not feel peaceful. It felt heavy, like something was hiding inside the walls and listening.Ryan lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Clara was beside him, trying to sleep, but he could tell she was not fully calm. Her breathing changed each time a sound came from outside.Ryan kept his eyes open.He was thinking about the warning message.He was thinking about Clara feeling followed.He was thinking about Uncle Grey’s threats.And most of all, he was thinking about the document.Someone wanted it badly.Someone was ready to destroy lives because of it.That meant the document was real.And if it was real, then it had to be somewhere close.Ryan slowly sat up. Clara turned slightly.“You can’t sleep again,” she said quietly.Ryan paused, “I don’t want to wake you.”She opened her eyes and looked at him, “Something is wrong, Ryan. I can feel it.”Ryan took a deep breath
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