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CHAPTER 50: MARK MY WORDS, ONE DAY YOU WILL NEED MY ASSISTANCE
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that revealing the true reason behind his inquiry might raise suspicions, so he nodded and stated, "Never mind. I was merely asking because I miss you and aspire to emulate you in every aspect. I have already adopted the practices I am aware of, leading me to wonder if there was more I needed to do to resemble you." Ethan, moved by Steven's fabricated narrative, expressed sympathy, "Oh, Steven, I understand you are facing considerable challenges at work, but you must be gentle with yourself. My promotions were purely a result of divine grace; remember to take care of your health and approach your work with caution." Ultimately, Steven overlooked the fact that he had previously lied to Ethan about being asthmatic and was surprised when Ethan mentioned his health conditions. He questioned, "What health conditions are you referring to?" Ethan, amused, scrutinised Steven closely, astonished by the question he had posed. "I do not comprehend; did you forget that you are asthmatic?" At
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you were unconscious. I am Harper, the individual who saved you from being struck by a vehicle some time ago and also took you home," Harper introduced himself and elaborated. "Ah, I remember now. We did not have the opportunity to introduce ourselves that day, and I did not get to express my gratitude for your assistance," Ethan stated. "No need to mention it," Harper replied. "Allow me to introduce myself; I am Ethan," he said. "Pleasure to meet you, Ethan," Harper reciprocated. "I genuinely do not know how to express my gratitude, for if it were not for you, I would not be standing here today," Ethan implored. "Do not mention it; I am glad I could assist you. However, I would still like to understand the full circumstances surrounding your suicidal intent," Harper requested. "That is acceptable; however, it is indeed a sorrowful tale. Perhaps when you are free, I could visit, and we could discuss it," Ethan suggested. "Um, a visit may not be necessary, as you can see I am l
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“Indeed, you did,” Harper replied. Upon seeing Ethan, Angela stood up, and Harper expressed his gratitude. “I wish to thank you for your patience; I assure you that such delays will not happen again.” “Oh, it was no trouble at all,” Angela responded. “Ethan, thank you for your time as well,” Harper expressed his appreciation. “No need to mention it,” Ethan replied. They then departed, and Angela promptly returned to her workplace. Upon arriving home, Ethan informed Alfie that he had met Harper, the individual who came to his aid. He further explained that Harper is the sole proprietor of the cyber café they had visited and expressed that Harper wished to befriend him, which amused Alfie. It took Ethan a week to visit Harper again, but upon arrival, he found that Harper was not present. He approached one of the employees, named Emily, to inquire about his whereabouts. “Good afternoon, I am seeking your boss, Harper. Do you know if he is available?” Ethan asked. “Good afternoon
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she seems to be deteriorating further each day," Harper expressed. "It is quite alright; let it go," Ethan replied. "I trust you are not troubled by her comments?" Harper inquired. "Not at all. I am fine," Ethan assured him. "Very well, I hope you will continue to visit, and I promise that such an experience will not occur again," Harper stated. "Certainly, I shall," Ethan affirmed. They then enjoyed a drink and engaged in conversation before parting ways. Upon returning home, Ethan appeared despondent, and it was evident from his expression that he was unhappy. Sadly, Alfie noticed his mood and asked, "Mate, are you alright?" Ethan feigned contentment, as he feared that sharing the day’s events with Alfie would subject him to ridicule, so he chose to remain silent. "I am fine; I am merely fatigued," Ethan responded. "Alright," Alfie remarked. The following day, Ethan took a shower, gathered his credentials, and sought employment at various financial institutions, but he d
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and I regret to inform you that your information has been compromised; your laptop has been hacked, which is why you have been unable to access it since last night.” “Oh my God, you mean my laptop has been hacked?” Grayson responded, visibly distressed. “Yes, sir,” Harper confirmed. At that moment, Grayson’s heart raced, knowing he had important documents stored on the laptop, and he asked, “But who would perpetrate such a dreadful act against me?” “Honestly, I have no idea, but it could be someone to whom you have disclosed your information,” Harper speculated. “However, I have not shared my details with anyone; my information is confidential due to the sensitive documents on my laptop,” Grayson asserted. “Please remain calm, sir,” Harper advised. “How can I remain calm when you have just informed me that my laptop has been hacked?” Grayson retorted. Harper was left momentarily speechless. “Very well, what should I do now?” Grayson queried. “Your issue is being addressed,”
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Overcome with emotion, Ethan shed tears and embraced Alfie, expressing heartfelt gratitude. "Thank you so much, Alfie. I cannot fathom what I would have done or where I would be without you. I am grateful for the day we became friends." Alfie was rendered speechless. After ten minutes, Ethan picked up his phone, and as he began to dial a number, Alfie quickly stopped him. "Whom do you wish to call?" Alfie asked promptly. "I intend to call Angela to inform her of what has transpired," Ethan responded. "I do not believe that is a prudent idea," Alfie advised. "Hmm, I do not understand. Why do you say that?" Ethan countered. "Well, you mentioned that Harper indicated the individual who hacked your computer was close to you, and we have yet to ascertain who that is. . ." Alfie began, but Ethan interrupted. "Are you suggesting that Angela is responsible, or what?" Ethan queried. "I did not imply that. Please do not misunderstand me; I merely wished for you to remain on the safe si
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"Do you trust him?" Harper asked. "I cannot say definitively, but he is a good and caring person," Ethan replied. "How well do you know this Steven?" Harper inquired further. "Not very well, although he seems to be quite close to me," Ethan admitted. Alfie interjected with a thought, "What if Steven is the one responsible for this?" "That is absurd; Steven would not do such a thing to me. While we may have been rivals in the past, we are now good friends who support one another," Ethan asserted. "Do not jump to conclusions just yet. The individual who committed this act is someone close to you and has had access to your computer. Thus, it could be anyone," Harper advised. After twenty minutes of silence, Ethan contemplated the possibility of Steven being the culprit, but he remained uncertain, as Angela also had access to his computer, though he believed she would not do anything of that nature. Ultimately, he chose not to disclose Angela's access to his computer. "I have cons
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Ethan promptly wrote down Charlotte's number and handed it to Harper. "Where shall we convene?" Harper inquired. "We shall meet here at precisely 7:30 a.m., before she departs for work, as you know she is a lawyer," Ethan asserted. Harper took a deep breath and replied, "In that case, I must take my leave now to rest and prepare for our significant day tomorrow." "Thank you, Harper; you are indeed a true friend," Ethan replied. Harper smiled and departed. Alfie turned to Ethan and offered him a friendly smile. "I genuinely appreciate that individual. In any case, I shall rest now. See you in the morning," Alfie said as he left. Ethan felt a pang of guilt for not informing Angela about the unfolding events, but he believed it was for the best. The following day, precisely at 7:30 a.m., they gathered. Ethan was filled with excitement upon seeing Harper. "Greetings, Harper! I am so pleased you could make it," Ethan exclaimed. "I am delighted to be here," Harper replied cheerf
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
