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“I just met Ethan there's no fucking way I will marry him! She said, her voice calm. “Language young lady,” Old master Edward responded, Victoria rolled her eyes. “You will get married to him.” Everyone's face froze in horror, while Victoria on the other hand Her eyes widened in shock. Is she grateful that Ethan saved old master Edward? Yes! But does she want to get married to him? No! She felt like she didn't know anything about him since they just met. “I would rather not be disrespectful, but I can't get married to him.” “Why? He's a handsome man, one with good skills, he's a medical doctor, and knows the general too well. What more do you want, young lady? With Ethan, the future is bright.” Before Victoria could speak, the Old master cut her off. “Vicky, you should be happy. Ethan is every lady's dream. Ethan has made a hit in this country.” As Victoria pondered the situation, she began to see the wisdom in her father's words. Getting married to Ethan would likely bring her more benefits than drawbacks. Just as she was about to express her newfound willingness, Ethan spoke up, his words interrupting her thoughts. “I have a wife, thank you!” The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on Ethan in a mixture of shock and skepticism. They found it challenging to believe he had a wife. Everyone would want to be a part of Edward's family. Yet, Ethan had rejected it, as if they were nothing. Old master Edward felt disheartened after hearing Ethan was married. He saw a very bright future in Ethan and wished someone from his family would be part of Ethan's life. He tried to think of another way to tie Ethan down, but no matter how he cracked his brain nothing was coming up. He let out a groan. “I can't just let you go. Name one thing, anything, and I Edward will grant you, what you wish for!” “Hmm,” Ethan hummed, caressing his jaw. His eyes darted around and then back to Edward. “Nothing for now. There's nothing the Edward's family can do for me, when I think of something, I would let you all know.” Their faces darkened, but they dare not show it. Old master, Edward, gestured for Victoria to step forward, which she did. He whispered to her to get the golden card, which she did. Old master Edward passed it to Ethan. “The two golden cards have ten million dollars each, take it.” Ethan shook his head, chuckling. He pushed old master Edwards hand back to him. “It's fine. Give it to the less privileged.” Victoria found herself increasingly drawn to Ethan's character. His indifference to wealth was a refreshing quality, one that she found particularly appealing in a partner. As she reflected on their earlier conversation, she couldn't help but wonder if he was truly married. A pang of regret surfaced, and she found herself wishing he had accepted her father's proposal. Ethan's gaze flicked to his watch, his expression hinting at a pressing engagement. “I'll be taking my leave,” he announced, his voice firm but polite. Old Master Edward nodded graciously, a warm smile spreading across his face. “My doors are always open to you. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. You're like family to us now.” Ethan's eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement. The Edward's family, one of the wealthiest in the small city of White Castle, held considerable influence. Yet, Ethan's gaze seemed to convey that he was unfazed by their wealth and status. In fact, he appeared to be pondering something far more significant. Why bother with the Edward's family in a small city like White Castle, when powerful families in the big city would do anything to have a conversation with him? With a subtle smile, Ethan turned to leave, but Old Master Edward's voice halted him. “Wait,” the old man said, and Ethan paused, raising an eyebrow in inquiry. The old master nodded to Victoria, and she stepped forward to escort Ethan outside. As they walked, Victoria struggled to find a way to initiate a conversation, but her mind remained blank. Ethan's expression remained impassive, his eyes fixed ahead. The crowd that had gathered outside had dispersed, leaving an awkward silence in its wake. Victoria cleared her throat, hoping to break the ice, but Ethan continued to ignore her, his gaze unwavering. Ethan's sole focus was on making a swift exit. As they reached the door, Victoria suddenly exclaimed, "Fuck,” Ethan raised an eyebrow, inquiring, “What?” “I forget my car keys, give me a second.” Ethan merely nodded and began to pace around the entrance hall. His patience was wearing thin. Just then, a woman walked in, and her eyes widened in shock as they met Ethan's gaze. “What are you doing here?!” she asked, her voice laced with shock. "Aren't you supposed to be in prison?”Latest Chapter
Chapter 50
The cigarette burned slow between Adam’s fingers, the smoke curling lazy.Tracy sat perfectly still beside Luca’s mun, head bowed, wrists bound tight behind her back. She hadn’t said a single word since they tied her. Adam watched her through the haze of smoke. Her breathing was steady now, almost too steady. Like she had already accepted whatever came next.Luca’s mum voice cracked first.“Please… Adam. She’s pregnant. You can’t do this to her. Let her go. I’ll stay. I’ll tell you everything I know, just…”Tracy wanted to scream, that she should keep quiet. Not like she really cared about her, so why was she faking it. But Tracy couldn't.“Shut up,” Adam said quietly. Luca mum’s mouth snapped closed, fresh tears spilling down her cheeks.He took another drag, eyes never leaving Tracy.“You knew,” he said after a long silence. It wasn’t a question.Tracy lifted her head slowly. Her eyes were red, but dry. “I didn’t know he was going to escape.”Adam tilted his head. “But you knew h
Chapter 201
The President froze, his cane halfway raised like a pathetic weapon. His eyes darted from Ethan’s calm, predatory smile to Thomas, then back again. “You,” the President hissed, his voice low and venomous. “You treacherous son of a bitch.”Ethan stepped fully into the dim light filtering through a cracked skylight. He looked relaxed, almost amused, hands loose at his sides. No visible weapon, but Thomas knew better. Men like Ethan didn’t need to show their teeth until they were ready to bite.“Careful with the insults, sir,” Ethan said smoothly. “We’re all friends here. Or at least… business associates.”Thomas kept his position near the door, every muscle coiled. His split lip throbbed in time with his pulse. He could feel the weight of the burner phone still in his pocket, a useless lifeline now. Anna’s words echoed in his head: “Stay alive.”The President’s knuckles whitened around the cane. “Where is Victoria?”Ethan chuckled softly, the sound echoing off the concrete. “Safe,
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The door slammed behind Ethan. The echo bounced off the concrete walls, then faded into silence. Thomas stood in the middle of the interrogation room, Anna's hand still in his. His lip was swollen, split, leaking blood down his chin. He didn't wipe it away.Anna pulled her hand free. She walked to the metal table and leaned against it, her arms crossed over her chest."You shouldn't have done that," she said.Thomas turned to face her. "Done what?""Asked for me to come with you." Her voice was flat, empty. "Ethan doesn't give gifts. He gives obligations. You just signed both our death warrants."Thomas stepped closer. "I wasn't going to leave you here."Anna laughed. It was a bitter, broken sound. "You don't even know me. You never did. The woman you love doesn't exist.""Then show me who does," Thomas said.Anna's jaw tightened. She looked away."You have three hours," she said, changing the subject. "The President expects you at midnight. We need a plan."Thomas watched her for a l
Chapter 199
Anna's fist connected with Thomas's jaw. The crack echoed off the walls. Thomas's head snapped to the side, pain exploding through his freshly healed bone. He tasted blood again.She pulled back and punched him again. Harder. His chair tipped, and he crashed to the floor, his cheek scraping against the rough concrete."That's for making me become who I am not."She stood over him, her chest heaving. Her perfect makeup was still intact, her hair still brushed. But her eyes were wild, furious.Thomas lay on the floor, looking up at her. Blood dripped from his split lip."You don't get to be angry," he said, his voice slurred. "You're the liar. You're the fake. You're the one who wore someone else's face."Anna knelt down. She grabbed his hair and yanked his head up."You think I wanted this?" she hissed. "You think I wanted to hold your hand and whisper sweet lies? You think I wanted to watch you fall in love with this face?"Thomas's eyes widened."I was alone for two years," Anna cont
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Thomas's world collapsed. The words hit him like a physical blow, worse than any punch Ethan had thrown. Anna. His Anna. The woman who held his hand in the dark motel room. The woman who promised to stand with him until the end.She had been his enemy all along."No," Thomas croaked, his broken jaw making the word almost unintelligible. But Ethan understood."Yes," Ethan said, slipping the empty vial back into his pocket. "Every conversation you had, I heard. Every plan you made, I knew. Every hope you had of avenging your brother..." He paused, letting the silence stretch. "Those were mine to give or take away."Thomas pressed his forehead against the cold concrete floor. "Anna," he whispered, her name a broken prayer.As if summoned, footsteps echoed in the corridor. Anna appeared, walking toward the cell. Her face was dry, composed. She wore clean clothes, not the rumpled nurse's uniform from the hospital. Her hair was brushed, her makeup fresh.She looked like a different woma
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And then a man stepped out of the shadows.Marcus.He moved past Vance without a glance, his eyes fixed on Ethan. He grabbed Ethan's arm and pulled him into the corner, away from prying ears.Ethan didn't resist, he recognized the grip. "Sir," Marcus said, his voice low and urgent. "We have a problem."Ethan pulled his arm free. He straightened his jacket, his eyes cold but curious."Speak."Marcus glanced back at Vance, who stood trembling by the crates. Then he leaned closer."The President's spy network is bigger than we thought. Vance isn't the only one. There are others. Inside your security team. Inside your legal department. I've been tracking them for months."Ethan's expression didn't change. But his eyes narrowed."Why didn't you tell me?" Ethan asked.Marcus met his eyes. "Because you were distracted. Victoria was dying. You weren't thinking clearly. If I had told you about Thomas, you would have gone after him personally. You would have left her side. And the President w
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