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CHAPTER 26: YOU CAN’T JEOPARDISE THIS HAPPINESS
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FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 27: ETHAN HAS HAD HIS PERIOD OF GRACE; NOW IT IS MY TIME TO EXCEL
"It is quite alright; as I mentioned previously, it is part of my job. Now, let us proceed so that I can retrieve it for you," Angela insisted. Martin followed her, and she retrieved the T-shirt, handing it to him. "Thank you very much. By the way, my name is Martin; what is yours?" Martin introduced himself. "My name is not of great importance, as you can see," Angela replied curtly. "Haha, very amusing. I merely wished to thank you by addressing you by your name. I come in peace and mean no harm," Martin chuckled, appealing for her understanding. "Very well, my name is Angela, although I prefer not to disclose it often," Angela admitted. "What a lovely name for a beautiful lady. In any case, thank you once again, Angela; I truly appreciate it," Martin expressed his gratitude. "You are welcome," Angela responded. "Here is the remaining balance for the T-shirt. I must commend you on the uniqueness and quality of your clothing. A friend referred me to your boutique; please cont
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-28FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 28: I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY HACKED HIS COMPUTER
thus he would help retrieve the inhaler. Indeed, Steven's plan was succeeding, as Ethan hurried to his office, leaving him alone. As soon as Ethan departed, Steven swiftly rose and hacked into Ethan's computer before returning to his original position, feigning a near-fainting state. When Ethan returned, he handed Steven the inhaler, which Steven pretended to inhale. "What took you so long? I nearly lost consciousness," Steven remarked. "I could not locate the inhaler in your bag, so I had to search your office and eventually found it in your desk," Ethan explained. Upon entering his office that morning, Steven had deliberately removed the inhaler from his bag and placed it inside his desk. He had misled Ethan by telling him it was in his bag, as part of his plan to delay Ethan slightly, knowing that he would not return without the inhaler. His satisfaction lay in the fact that he had successfully hacked into Ethan's computer. "Oh, perhaps I inadvertently left it at home; however
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-29FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 29: STEVEN, YOU ARE A GENIUS
“Alright, what kind of illness did you pretend to have?” Susan inquired, anxiously biting her nails. “Guess!” Steven exclaimed. “Oh, I cannot guess, as there are numerous ailments that could frighten someone,” Susan responded. “Come on, darling, give it a try,” Steven encouraged. Susan rolled her eyes and exclaimed, “Oh! Just tell me already!” “Very well, while there are indeed several maladies that could induce fear, I determined that the most effective illness to frighten Ethan at that moment was asthma,” Steven explained. He then narrated to Susan how he feigned his illness and persuaded Ethan to rush to his office to retrieve his inhaler, which led to his successful and swift hacking of Ethan’s computer. “Wow, that was an excellent plan you executed, and I am relieved you were not caught while hacking,” Susan complimented. “Yes, I had it all meticulously planned as well,” Steven replied. Susan exhaled and said, “Hmm, please tell me more.” “I knew he would not return to h
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-29FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 30: SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE
his office to retrieve his inhaler," Ethan assured her. "That is indeed peculiar. Why did he not carry his inhaler with him when he came to your office?" Angela interrogated further. "Well, I believe it was because I had been looking for him this morning and sent him a text message instructing him to report to my office upon arrival. It seems he may have forgotten his inhaler at home," Ethan explained, though he was interrupted by Angela. "I do not understand; how can you say he forgot his inhaler at home when you just mentioned you went to his office to get it for him?" Angela queried, her confusion evident. "Indeed, I did say that. He requested that I check his bag for the inhaler, but unfortunately, it was not there. I had to search his office and eventually found it in his desk. When I inquired as to why it was in his desk rather than in his bag, he informed me that he had forgotten it at home; the inhaler I retrieved from his desk is the one he uses at work," Ethan responded.
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-29FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 31: HE EXHIBITED NONE OF THE ASTHMATIC SYMPTOMS
my love, but I lack the energy to cook. Why not purchase some food on your way home?" Angela suggested. "Please, I understand your reluctance towards him, but for my sake, I implore you," Ethan pleaded. "Very well, I shall prepare something before your return, but only because of you," Angela clarified. "Thank you immensely; that is why I cherish you," Ethan gratefully remarked. After work, Ethan and Steven went to his residence. Steven felt a surge of envy upon witnessing the beauty and spaciousness of Ethan's home. "Very soon, all of this will be lost," Steven mused inwardly. "Welcome to my humble abode; please, have a seat," Ethan invited. Steven smiled and settled into a chair, feigning comfort as if he held no animosity towards Ethan. Ethan then called out, "My love, I am home!" Angela emerged from the kitchen, radiantly beautiful as always. "Oh my goodness, I did not hear you arrive; nevertheless, you are welcome. How was work?" Angela inquired, bestowing a kiss upon
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-29FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 32: STEVEN FINALLY EXECUTE’S HIS NEFARIOUS PLAN
when?" Jane pressed. "From the very beginning," Steven responded. "Hmm, so you mean you have been sharing all our discussions and plans with your girlfriend, Susan?" Jane interrogated. "Yes," Steven confirmed. "Why? This was meant to remain between us," Jane remarked. "Well, if you must know, she was the one who pointed out that I was being overlooked for promotion, and she instilled in me a sense of animosity towards Ethan," Steven elucidated. "So you are saying that your girlfriend, Susan, has been the architect of your resentment towards Ethan and encouraged you to eliminate him to assume his position?" Jane asked, somewhat incredulous. "Yes, big sister, and she has consistently supported any decision I make," Steven replied. "Very well, but is she trustworthy? You are aware that if anyone discovers we are responsible after your plans are executed, we will face dire consequences?" Jane inquired. "Yes, I trust her completely; she will not divulge anything to anyone, not eve
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-29FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 33: THE MISSING FIVE BILLION POUNDS
However, after waiting for two hours for a refund without success, he realised the situation had escalated beyond control. He hurried to the bank to lodge a complaint and safeguard his funds. Upon entering the bank, Samuel vociferously addressed the customer service staff, "I was debited a substantial sum this morning, and I cannot recall authorising any transactions. I have waited for two hours for a refund, yet to no avail. If you are aware of what has occurred regarding my money, I suggest you initiate the refund process immediately; otherwise, I shall pursue legal action against this bank." The customer service employees were taken aback, and one staff member, Ella, promptly responded, "Sir, please calm down and explain to us exactly what transpired, as your agitation is causing confusion. We are all perplexed and unaware of the situation." "Do not instruct me to calm down; my money was stolen this morning, and you expect me to remain composed? Are you out of your mind?" Samuel
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-30FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 34: STEVEN THE COMPUTER WHIZ
“I trust you are all aware of our VIP client Samuel's report of fraud. I would like each of you to halt whatever tasks you are currently undertaking and trace the transactions on his account from today. Here are his details, and I expect all of you to report back to me before the end of the day,” the bank manager commanded. Ella then asked, “Excuse me, sir, but what amount are we investigating?” “Good question. Five billion pounds was withdrawn from his account at precisely 8:15 AM today,” the bank manager replied. “Oh my goodness, who would dare to steal such a significant sum from a VIP client? That is utterly despicable,” Ella remarked. “That is precisely what we aim to uncover, so I require everyone's full attention,” the bank manager stated before walking away. Steven felt a sense of satisfaction, though he pondered why he had chosen to use a VIP customer’s funds to frame Ethan; the rationale was known only to him. An announcement was made instructing all customers to leave
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FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 95: HARPER APPLY THE SKILLS AND INITIATIVE ETHAN ADVISED HIM
"Thank you for your understanding, ma’am," Ethan expressed gratefully as he returned to sit with Harper. Without posing any inquiries to Ethan, Harper erupted into laughter. "Haha, I was aware she would not pay you any attention, and now you have embarrassed yourself. I attempted to dissuade you, but you disregarded my advice. Drink up; let us return home," Harper chuckled while giving instructions. "Hehe, and who claimed she did not give me her attention? Allow me to astonish you; she will be joining us shortly," Ethan retorted. "Are you being serious at this moment?" Harper asked, amused. "Certainly I am," Ethan replied with confidence. "Wow, how did you manage that?" Harper inquired eagerly. "I employed my initiative and the strategies I shared with you," Ethan responded. At that moment, Sophie approached and sat down with them, leaving Harper astounded. "Ethan, I am here," Sophie announced. "Thank you for keeping your word," Ethan expressed his gratitude. Sophie smiled
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 94: WHAT A NICE GIRL LIKE YOU DOING IN A PLACE LIKE THIS?
all motivated by a desire for tranquility at work, correct?" Harper asked. "Indeed, it was a source of distress for me, as each morning when I awoke and prepared to go to work, I felt a profound sadness knowing that I had an adversary. I was apprehensive that he might choose to eliminate me at some point. However, I was unaware that his intentions would manifest when he drew closer to me. All I desired in my workplace was the freedom to breathe and to feel at ease, without the burden of enemies. This was the reason I accepted his apology and agreed to befriend him immediately," Ethan elucidated. "Is it accurate to say that you chose to embrace a state of peace and naivety towards him solely for the sake of tranquillity?" Harper inquired. "Precisely, although I was unaware of the implications of my actions. Nonetheless, I find myself in a position where I must accept my circumstances," Ethan replied. "Hmm, observe the consequences of your quest for peace of mind," Harper remarked w
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 93: I HAVE FACED REJECTION FROM SEVEN WOMEN
him until my first promotion, after which everything changed. His behaviour shifted, leading to feelings of animosity and jealousy, and ultimately resulting in my current predicament,” Ethan elaborated. “Please, be gentle with yourself. You earned that promotion through hard work and determination. You erred in befriending your adversary, but as I mentioned, it was not your fault, as you could not have predicted these events,” Harper clarified. "While I acknowledge this, I must question the benefits of the promotions I received; had I not been promoted, none of these events would have transpired," Ethan lamented. "In that scenario, you would have declined the promotions when they were offered to you," Harper asserted. "I made an effort to do so, yet the bank manager insisted that I deserved the advancements. I had no foreknowledge that it would lead to this outcome; had I been aware, I would have persuaded him to confer the promotions upon someone else. I suppose I was merely
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 92: BUT WHY CAN HUMANITY BE SO CRUEL?
saying, “Here you go.” “Thank you,” Charlotte expressed her gratitude. Ethan nodded as he sat down, and a momentary silence ensued until Charlotte broke it by saying, “Ethan, I wanted to ask how everything transpired between you and Steven.” Ethan feigned ignorance. “What are you referring to?” Ethan questioned. “Well, a month ago, you and two of your friends visited my home seeking information about Steven. When I inquired why you needed such information, you indicated that you suspected he was involved in framing you. I requested feedback, yet I have not heard from you since,” Charlotte elucidated. Ethan found it necessary to prevaricate, as he wished to conceal from Charlotte the fact that Steven was responsible for framing him; he also aimed to prevent her from pursuing legal action against Steven, as he preferred to seek retribution on his own. "Ah, well, we conducted our investigation and discovered that he was not involved. I did not wish to cause you undue stress, which
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 91: THE DEVIL YOU KNOW IS BETTER THAN THE ANGEL YOU DON’T KNOW
from me," Steven mused to himself. Meanwhile, Angela, intrigued, immediately asked, "My love, what did Steven say he wanted this time?" "Actually, he called me yesterday regarding an issue with his bank manager, and I encouraged him to apologise," Ethan replied. "Hmm, I do not wish to know the specifics of his issue with the bank manager; whatever predicament he finds himself in, he undoubtedly deserves it," Angela remarked. Ethan smiled and said, "My love, please remain calm. I am aware you have a dislike for Steven, and he has indeed received his just desserts. I only wish he would encounter further difficulties at work." "You can say that again," Angela concurred. "Let us take a nap; I am quite exhausted," Ethan suggested. "With pleasure," Angela replied happily. Conversely, Steven remained profoundly distressed, as he aspired to secure a promotion that the bank manager was reluctant to grant. Furthermore, he contemplated ways to dispose of the manager but realised he could
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 90: STEVEN REMAINS UNAWARE THAT I HAVE REALISED HE WAS THE ONE WHO FRAMED ME
"My love, ignoring her calls will not resolve anything. Simply answer and ascertain the reason for her call, and act as though everything is normal," Angela urged. When Olivia called again, Ethan finally answered. "Hello, dear sister," Ethan greeted. "Good day, big brother. I have been attempting to reach you, but you have not been responding," Olivia retorted. "I apologise for that; I was occupied," Ethan replied. "It has been a while since I heard from you, and you seldom call, so I decided to reach out today to see how you are faring," Olivia said. "I am doing well. And you?" Ethan inquired. "I am faring well, and I am reaching out to you as I require financial assistance for my tuition fees and monthly expenses. I spoke with Father, and he informed me that he has yet to receive his salary, insisting that I contact you," Olivia explained. Upon hearing this, Ethan was taken aback, while Angela subtly encouraged him to continue the conversation. "Um, how much do you
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 89: A MISTAKE MADE IS ALREADY MADE
which is why I have chosen to withdraw. Since that time, I have been apprehensive about entering another relationship, as I am uncertain of the behaviour the next woman I date may exhibit, and I am unwilling to subject my parents or relatives to further humiliation," Alfie elucidated. "I understand your sentiments, but do not dismiss the possibility that you have yet to encounter the right woman. It is not obligatory to marry anyone you date; take the time to truly understand her before making such a commitment. Moreover, why the urgency to marry?" Ethan inquired. "Ethan, how long should one date a woman before proposing marriage? I was in a relationship with Gloria for a year and with Lucy for eight months. Ultimately, it seems inconsequential. I have come to realise that neither was truly compatible with me, which is why I adhere to the adage, 'Man proposes, God disposes.' However, as I am now in my thirties, I seek companionship and someone to call my own. This is why I desired t
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 88: HOW DO YOU KEEP ENCOUNTERING SUCH TROUBLESOME WOMEN?
indicating that we would depart at dawn. When I asked why we could not take an evening flight, he mentioned he was expecting someone, to which I agreed and then retired to my room to rest,” Alfie continued. “Please, go on. I am all ears,” Ethan encouraged. The following morning, which was two days prior to my wedding, I awoke and awaited his arrival to call me so we could board our flight back. However, he did not come. Nonetheless, I chose not to disturb him, as I was under the impression that we would be departing from Vancouver that day. Consequently, I picked up my phone and call my fiancée, Lucy, who informed me that she was en route home with her friends. Shortly thereafter, Calvin knocked on my door, expressing a desire to speak with me," Alfie recounted. "What did he say? I trust he has not changed his mind about being your best man?" Ethan inquired eagerly. "Not at all, he had a different matter to discuss," Alfie responded with a laugh. "Very well, what was the nature
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 87: MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSES
other four friends arrived and inquired why I had injured Levi, I explained the situation, and when they asked who my fiancée was, I stated it was Gloria. Can you guess what happened next?" Alfie continued his narrative. “What!” Ethan exclaimed. The group erupted into laughter, and one of them named Mike asserted that Levi was indeed correct, claiming he could attest to this because he had been intimate with her on multiple occasions. The other three concurred, laughing heartily as Mike informed me that they all had been involved with her, thereby justifying Levi's label of her as promiscuous, which Alfie recounted with evident sorrow. “Oh my goodness, that is quite troubling. Did you confront her about it?” Ethan inquired. “Indeed, I did, but she denied everything,” Alfie replied. “They will invariably deny such allegations. What actions did you take next?” Ethan pressed. “Well, I informed my friends that they were lying. Mike then reassured me, stating that he would invite her
