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CHAPTER 58: IS STEVEN ASTHMATIC?
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"Yes," Ethan confirmed. "Well, the Steven I know was never asthmatic," Charlotte replied. Ethan was taken aback. "How certain are you of that?" Ethan asked. "Well, during our time in school, we all underwent tests to determine any existing health conditions, and he had none. However, if you doubt my word, you may inquire with his parents," Charlotte replied. Ethan struggled to comprehend the information. "Do you know where his parents reside?" Ethan asked eagerly. "Yes," Charlotte said, providing Ethan with Steven's parents' address. "I appreciate your assistance," Ethan expressed his gratitude. "You are welcome," Charlotte replied. "One last request: I would like this conversation to remain confidential. I do not wish for Steven to be informed about it," Ethan pleaded. "Do not worry; you have nothing to fear. Steven and I are not particularly close friends, and I do not possess his contact information or know where he lives. Thus, this conversation is secure with me," Char
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I retrieved from his desk was the one he used at work," Ethan elaborated. At this juncture, Alfie interjected, "This entire narrative is rather peculiar." "Indeed, it is. I have one final question regarding Steven," Harper remarked. "Please proceed," Ethan encouraged. "What actions did he take after he regained his normal breathing?" Harper queried. "He returned to his office to resume his work. However, before he departed, he made a statement that left me astonished," Ethan revealed. "And what was that statement?" Harper inquired. "He said, 'See you on the other side,' and then he left," Ethan replied. A silence lingered for five minutes before Harper said, "That will suffice for now; however, we require further information about Steven." "Absolutely," Alfie agreed. "Very well, let us arrange to gather more information from his parents today," Ethan proposed. "Calm down, Ethan. As I mentioned yesterday, we need to disguise ourselves, and we should formulate a plan. I sugge
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As he spoke, Ethan's legs trembled, for he was not adept at lying and disliked keeping secrets from Angela, but felt it was necessary to fulfil their mission. "Very well, I understand now. Nonetheless, do call me when it is convenient for you," Angela instructed. Ethan smiled and replied, "Of course, I will." Angela noticed that Ethan's response was unusually prompt. "Hmm, is there something you wish to disclose?" she asked immediately. "Not at all, everything is perfectly fine. Please take care of yourself," Ethan assured her. "Very well then, goodbye. We shall speak at another time," Angela said before ending the call. Cynthia’s was present with her, and she quickly inquired "Dear friend, are you well?" "No, I am not," Angela responded with a note of sadness. "Did you just speak to Ethan on the phone?" Cynthia asked. "Yes, naturally. Who else would I speak to on the phone if not him?" Angela replied rather curtly. "If that is the case, why are you upset? Please tell me Eth
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and he may not have the funds to spare. The Ethan I know would not part with his money without some form of collateral. If you have anything to offer as collateral, do let me know," Angela fabricated. Cynthia inhaled deeply and replied, "I do not possess any assets that could serve as collateral." Angela exhaled and stated, "That is the only feasible solution. Nonetheless, I can assist you with a sum of two hundred thousand pounds, and I would prefer not to be repaid." Cynthia expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I am truly thankful; you are exceedingly kind." Angela replied, "It is nothing. What are friends for if not to support one another? I apologise for not being able to provide the full amount you required, but this is all I can offer at present, and I hope you will accept it wholeheartedly." Cynthia smiled, tears of joy streaming down her face as she embraced Angela, exclaiming, "You are incredible! With this money you have given me, the doctor can begin treatment f
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perfectly healthy and robust, and the only ailment he occasionally experiences is a fever. Furthermore, his genotype is AA, and his blood group is O positive." "Madam, I kindly urge you to remain calm; it is possible that there has been some misunderstanding. Nevertheless, I am pleased to hear that your son is in good health," Harper stated. "Very well, will he be offered the position?" Mrs. Elizabeth inquired. "Yes, Madam, I can assure you of that," Alfie replied. Ethan was visibly anxious, perspiring heavily and fidgeting. "Well, we must take our leave now. Thank you for your time, Madam," Harper expressed his gratitude. He subtly signalled to Ethan and Alfie, and they exited. However, once they had distanced themselves, Mrs. Elizabeth called her son, Steven. "Hello, my son," Mrs. Elizabeth said. "Good day, Mother," Steven responded. "Um, my son, three gentlemen visited and departed not long ago. They claimed to represent the Department of Health and Social Care and asked m
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Ethan declared, "I am unfamiliar with his residence as I have never visited it before." Alfie interjected, "You should contact him to request directions. I distinctly recall the day he came to see you after you were sacked; he mentioned that you could always reach out to him whenever you needed assistance or someone to confide in, as he would always be there for you. I believe this is an opportune moment to take advantage of that offer." "Very well, but what should I do upon my arrival? I am currently feeling quite despondent over the fact that he deceived me, and I am filled with curiosity," Ethan inquired. "Here, take this flash drive," Harper said, handing one to Ethan. "What am I supposed to do with this?" Ethan questioned. "Insert it into Steven's laptop, click on 'Enter', and copy his details," Harper instructed. "That is all well and good, but I do not know his password. How am I supposed to copy his details?" Ethan asked. "Ah, you need not worry about his passwor
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"No, I do not; I shall attend to it later," Steven replied. Ethan understood that this task would prove to be challenging, and the only way for him to access Steven's bedroom was through the bathroom. "May I use your bathroom?" Ethan inquired. "Certainly, follow me; I will show you the way," Steven said as he guided Ethan to the bathroom. Before entering, Ethan requested, "I think I will have a chilled beer once I have finished in the bathroom." Steven smiled and replied, "You are amusing; let me swiftly go to the sitting room and retrieve one from the fridge for you." As he departed to fetch the beer, Ethan quickly produced the flash drive that Harper had provided him and inserted it into Steven's laptop, executing the instructions he had been given. He trembled with anxiety, fearful of being discovered by Steven; however, the scan concluded in merely thirty seconds. He promptly removed the flash drive and hurried back to the bathroom, flushing the toilet to create the impressi
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It is evident that he was unaware that his laptop would be scrutinised at some point, as it was his personal property. That is why he left your details and files intact," Harper elaborated. Ethan was still in disbelief. "Hold on a moment; what relevance do my files have in this matter?" Ethan inquired. "It is quite straightforward. I am a computer expert, and I assure you that he utilised a programmed flash drive, similar to the one I provided you, to compromise your details and hack into your computer. He executed this in a manner that breached your access, thereby gaining full control of it. This is why, upon login, you were logged out; your files now reside on his laptop because he scanned the entirety of your computer's memory," Harper clarified. Ethan's breathing quickened as he processed this shocking revelation. Harper urged him to inhale deeply, which he did, regaining his composure. "Wait a moment; you mean to say that Steven is the one responsible for keeping Ethan in t
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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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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
