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CHAPTER 63: THEY! WHO ARE THEY?
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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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Once Alfie had departed, Ethan collapsed onto the floor, weeping uncontrollably, and cried out at the top of his lungs, “No! Why me!” Ethan continued to cry and eventually fell asleep on the floor of the sitting room until dawn. The following morning, Alfie awoke and prepared to go to work, having accomplished the objective. However, he wondered where Ethan might be, having not seen him in the bedroom. He descended the stairs and discovered Ethan sleeping on the floor. “Gracious God, this individual is truly heartbroken; just look at how miserable he appears. I wish there were something I could do to help him regain his job,” Alfie mused to himself. He attempted to rouse Ethan, but his efforts went unnoticed. “Awaken, mate. You should go inside and rest; you appear quite dishevelled,” Alfie remarked. Ethan ignored him. Alfie shook his head in sympathy before leaving. Meanwhile, Angela was experiencing sleepless nights filled with restlessness, acutely aware that something was
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the most ingenious strategies I have ever encountered. However, what motivated you all to undertake such a risky mention?" Angela queried. "One fateful day, I visited Harper at his cyber café, where a man entered requesting assistance. He explained to Harper that he had been unable to access his laptop since the previous day, which mirrored the issue I faced the day before I was framed. After some time, Harper informed the man that his login details had been compromised and that his laptop had been hacked. I then relayed to Harper that I had experienced a similar login issue, to which he responded that my computer had also been hacked. That conversation sparked the investigation and mission," Ethan elucidated. "Hmm, I am somewhat curious. Given your close friendship with Steven, what prompted you to investigate and gather information on him?" Angela inquired. "Harper made a statement that resonated with me," Ethan replied. "And what was that statement?" Angela questioned. "H
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might provide some comfort." Jessica rolled her eyes again, then took a seat. "Very well. My name is Jessica," she introduced herself, extending her hand. "I am Ethan," he replied. "Pleasure to meet you, Ethan," Jessica responded with a smile. "The pleasure is entirely mine," Ethan said courteously. "Would you mind if we engaged in conversation?" Jessica inquired. "Not at all," Ethan replied. "Alright, so what brings you here?" Jessica asked. "Well, as you can see, this is a bar, and I am here to relax and enjoy a drink," Ethan laughed. "I understand, but you do not appear to be someone who is actually here to drink and relax," Jessica observed. "Oh, really?" Ethan questioned. "Yes," Jessica confirmed. "If I do not seem like someone here to drink and relax, how do you perceive me?" Ethan asked. "Well, you appear to be someone who is somewhat bothered by something," Jessica replied. "Indeed, I am, but I am more than slightly bothered; I am genuinely troubled," Ethan admi
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employs many teachers, and I only teach biology—there are no other subjects involved," Jessica explains. "Very well, I trust their salary compensates you adequately for your time?" Ethan inquires. "To be honest, I would not say their salary is commensurate with my time, but it is manageable given the lack of employment in this country. At the very least, the salary I earn allows me to cover my expenses," Jessica elaborates. "Hmm, that is reassuring; at least you are not idle," Ethan remarks. "Indeed, I detest idleness, which is one of the reasons I accepted the teaching position at the independent school. Even if the salary is not ideal, it is preferable to being idle and begging for sustenance," Jessica concedes. "I appreciate your perspective; I admire individuals who are passionate about meaningful pursuits," Ethan expresses. Jessica expresses her gratitude, "Thank you, I appreciate that." "Do you live alone, or do you have a roommate?" Ethan inquires. "I live alone in a on
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As soon as they contacted my father for ransom, the security personnel he had dispatched came to my rescue, apprehending all the kidnappers except for Melody," Jessica explained. "Why was she not apprehended?" Ethan asked. "She was not present at the scene; it appeared she had hidden herself and was observing the situation unfold. To this day, she remains unaccounted for," Jessica clarified. "Remarkable! You mean she simply vanished?" Ethan asked. "Yes, she did. I suspect her disappearance was part of her scheme to make me believe she was not involved. It later came to my attention that she was the one who had orchestrated the initial robbery attempt before she 'rescued' me," Jessica stated. "She certainly possesses considerable acting skills. If you were to encounter her now, how would you respond?" Ethan inquired. "Honestly, I would not retaliate. I am not a malicious person, despite my privileged background; my upbringing instilled in me values of integrity and respect,
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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
