LOGINNorman didn't say anything clear. He only told Nathan, "I want to go home, Nathan."Even Nathan was shocked by his brother's silence. He had raised Norman, so he knew his brother was very quiet. Now that Norman was accused, he didn't even try to defend himself. Nathan bent down gently, wanting to prove to the principal that his innocent younger brother wasn't capable of what they were accusing him of."Norman, don't be scared. Just tell us what he did to you that made you do this. It's okay."Norman looked up at Nathan. "He was shouting in class and it was annoying, so I made him keep quiet," Norman said with a small smile forming on his face.The mother of the injured child was beyond furious. She shouted at the principal, "Can you imagine what's coming out of his mouth? Is this the kind of children you want in your school? He should be arrested and punished!"Even Nathan was shocked by his brother's outburst. He had never taught his brother to be like this. He wondered where he went
AUTHOR NOTE: The previous four chapters have been edited so to understand this chapter and the next ones, please go back to read it if you've unlocked them as there was an error made on my end while uploading them, thank you and enjoy the story.Nathan's phone rang, but he was already in a foul mood.His idiot uncle, Stanley, had finally shown his true colors. The moment he secured the CEO position, he pushed Nathan aside and demoted him to Assistant General Manager while appointing his own loyal lackey as General Manager, the second most powerful position in the company.According to Stanley, Nathan simply wasn't qualified enough.Nathan scoffed at the memory.Qualified?After everything he had done to help Stanley reach that position, this was how he was repaid.His fist slammed against the desk.His gaze landed on the nameplate before him.ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERThe words felt like an insult."That bastard," Nathan growled through clenched teeth. "Once I get rid of Ethan complet
Ethan's eyes widened as he recognized the man holding him by the waist. He stammered, "You... you?"Damien leaned down and whispered into his ear, his warm breath brushing against Ethan's skin. "Yeah? I can't be here?"Ethan shook his head quickly. "No, that's not it. I'm just surprised because you told me you had an emergency at the office, that's all."Damien pulled him even closer by his waist. The sudden movement caused Ethan to press firmly against Damien's chest, his hands instinctively resting on Damien's shoulders for balance. Ethan tilted his head up to look at him, trying to gently break free from the tight hold.He glanced around the crowded room. Luckily, Kai and his friends were too focused on drinking and partying to notice what was happening. Turning his attention back to Damien, Ethan tried once more to slide out of his grip, but Damien’s hands were incredibly strong and locked securely around his waist.Looking around anxiously, Ethan spoke up again. Ethan looked up t
Damien looked at the two men lounging in his executive chairs, letting out a heavy sigh as he walked over and sat down at his desk. "Are you two looking for trouble? What was the meaning of that ridiculous prank?"The visitors were Jake Hartmann, the son of Donald Hartmann, a prominent mogul in the oil and gas industry, and Milo Reed, a quieter man whose calm exterior masked a deeply playful personality.Damien was thoroughly annoyed that these two had completely derailed his afternoon plans with Ethan.Milo replied, leaning back and staring at Damien with an amused grin. "Chill out. We just wanted to surprise you. We’ve missed you, man. If I remember correctly, it’s been years since the three of us last hung out."Damien merely snorted in response and booted up his computer. Ready to bury himself in work and ignore them entirely, he decided that since they had ruined his time with Ethan, they didn't deserve a single second of his attention.Jake let out a dramatic huff. "So that's it
Ethan looked at Damien, a faint smile on his lips as the pieces finally came together. "Alright, so that's what this is all about. Well, we can go anywhere you want. After all, I'm the one taking you shopping." Damien turned to the front seat and gave a brief instruction to the driver. "Go to the Drain Mall." When the luxury vehicle pulled into the commercial district, the driver smoothly navigated into the VIP parking area. Ethan and Damien stepped out of the car and headed toward the main entrance. While they were walking, the bodyguard accompanying them hurried ahead to speak with the facility's administration. By the time Ethan and Damien reached the threshold, the entire shopping center had already been completely secured and emptied of the public. The guard returned to Damien’s side, bowing his head respectfully. "Boss, it's done." Damien gave a curt nod and gestured for Ethan to lead the way inside. As they crossed into the grand lobby, Ethan wasn't at all surprised to see
Damien looked at the two men lounging in his executive chairs, letting out a heavy sigh as he walked over and sat down at his desk. "Are you two looking for trouble? What was the meaning of that ridiculous prank?" The visitors were Jake Hartmann, the son of Donald Hartmann, a prominent mogul in the oil and gas industry, and Milo Reed, a quieter man whose calm exterior masked a deeply playful personality. Damien was thoroughly annoyed that these two had completely derailed his afternoon plans with Ethan. Milo replied, leaning back and staring at Damien with an amused grin. "Chill out. We just wanted to surprise you. We’ve missed you, man. If I remember correctly, it’s been years since the three of us last hung out." Damien merely snorted in response and booted up his computer. Ready to bury himself in work and ignore them entirely, he decided that since they had ruined his time with Ethan, they didn't deserve a single second of his attention. Jake let out a dramatic huff. "So that'
The interior of the SUV was a silent vault, but inside, Ethan was a storm. His palms were slick against the fabric of his school trousers, and his heart felt like a trapped bird beating against his ribs. He had been informed that he was going to the press conference."Don’t say anything irrational,
Ethan heard Stephen's voice behind him the very voice he had been trying to avoid.Then he turned back."I knew it!" Stephen exclaimed, his face lighting up with polished warmth. "I knew I’d recognize that golden hair anywhere."The hair again, Ethan thought bitterly. First thing tomorrow, I’m dyin
Damien got into the car, aware that Ethan was behind him. Earlier, he had spoken with Elijah and made it clear that Ethan was to be taken elsewhere after the press conference, Damien had other matters to attend to. When Elijah relayed this to Ethan, Damien caught the flicker of disappointment on hi
The car glided toward a towering structure of glass and chrome that seemed to pierce the very clouds. Sky Mall.It wasn't an ordinary shopping center; it was a shopping mall where the rich shopped, a place where the air itself smelled of expensive perfume and old money. Ethan stared out the window,







