登入Skyler laughed so hard that she had to cover her mouth.“No, Ethan. You actually did that?”Ethan leaned back against the couch, looking completely unapologetic.“I did.”“You're unbelievable.”“I was trying to help.”“You made it worse!”“I didn't know the vase was that expensive.”Skyler stared at him for a second. Then she burst out laughing again.Ethan smiled.It was one of those rare moments when neither of them was thinking about the past.No investigations.No family secrets.No betrayal.No questions about what had happened before Skyler lost her memory.Just the two of them sitting in the living room, laughing over something so ridiculous that neither of them could properly explain why it was funny anymore.Skyler wiped the corner of her eye.“You're honestly impossible.”She said, then looked at him. Their eyes met.For a moment, neither of them spoke, and then Skyler's smile slowly softened.There was something about Ethan's expression that made her heart beat differently.
Fiona sat alone in the darkened living room.The house was unusually quiet.Too quiet.She had dismissed everyone hours ago, unable to tolerate the sight of another person moving around her while her mind continued to replay Nathaniel's words.I will destroy everything you care about.Her own son had threatened her.Because of Skyler.Fiona's fingers tightened around the phone in her hand.She had spent years protecting Nathaniel.She had lied for him.Manipulated people for him.Destroyed people for him.She had even killed for him.And now, because Skyler had somehow survived, Nathaniel was turning against her.Fiona slowly lifted her eyes.“No.”Her voice was barely audible.“I won't let this happen.”She reached for another phone.It was an old device she rarely used. There were only a handful of contacts saved inside it. One of them had no name.Just a number.Fiona stared at it for several seconds. She knew exactly what making this call meant. She also knew she had already cross
The next morning, Ethan stood in front of the mirror, fastening the final button of his shirt.Everything about him was deliberate.The crisp white shirt fit perfectly beneath a perfectly tailored black suit. His cufflinks were simple but expensive, and his dark hair had been neatly styled away from his face.There was nothing rushed about him.Nothing that suggested the storm raging inside his mind.If anything, he looked calmer than he had in days.David stood several feet behind him, holding a slim black folder.“Everything is ready, boss.”Ethan adjusted his cufflink.“The board members?”“They've all confirmed.”“Good.”David hesitated.“You're sure you want to do this today?”Ethan finally looked at him through the mirror.“Yes.” His voice was calm. “Today.”David nodded.He had learned not to question that tone.It was the tone Ethan used when he had already made a decision and nothing was going to change his mind.Ethan turned away from the mirror.“What about the documents?”
Nathaniel stared at his mother.For several seconds, he did not move.He simply stood there, staring at Fiona as though the words she had just spoken had shattered something inside him.“You…”His voice came out low. “You were the one who tried to kill her?”Fiona held his gaze. “Yes.”The room fell silent.Nathaniel's breathing became heavier.His eyes moved across his mother's face, searching for even the slightest indication that she was lying.There was none.“You tried to kill Skyler?”“I did what had to be done.”Nathaniel's jaw clenched.“What had to be done?”His voice suddenly rose. “What the hell are you talking about?”Fiona remained surprisingly calm. “She was destroying your life.”Nathaniel laughed.But there was nothing humorous about it.It was a broken, almost frightening sound.“Destroying my life?”He took a step toward her.“You think Skyler destroyed my life?”“She did.”“No.”Nathaniel shook his head.“No, Mom. You did.”Fiona's expression hardened.Nathaniel poin
David's lips parted the moment he saw his boss figure approaching the car. His brows furrowed as he could tell almost instantly that everything was not good. Ethan looked like he had been added a destructive letter. His eyes were red, blazing with fury as he walked with calculated precision towards the car. The moment he got in, he inhaled sharply; the air grew heavy and thick. “ Boss,” David called, voice filled with uncertainty. But Ethan didn't answer; he kept staring at the house.“ Did something happen, boss? Did he say something? You don't look good.” He pointed worriedly.Finally, Ethan looked at him, and for the first time since he entered the car, pain flashed across his eyes. He had the look of someone who had been betrayed. And anger. Without saying anything, he handed the files to David, who took them without hesitation and began flipping through the pages. ( Some minutes later)David crumpled one of the files in his hand, his jaw hardened after Ethan told him everyt
The sound of the front door opening echoed through the silent house.Richard lifted his head.He was still trying to make a call through when he heard the approaching steps and he immediately knew who it was.He indeed sent everyone out, but of course, except the housekeeper. He dismissed the man who came to unlock the safe and just when he was heading out, the housekeeper walked in. “ He's here, sir.” She said.Richard's heart sank. His lips quivered as he nodded in approval and then, Ethan came to view.“ Good evening, grandfather.” He muttered, his brows furrowing as he noticed instantly how pale Richard looked. So pale he was instantly bothered.“ You asked me to come.”He said, stepping into the room. The housekeeper closed the door behind him while she waited outside.Ethan was walking towards him when he paused. His eyes fell on the scattered documents.Then on the open safe.“What happened?”Richard didn't answer. He had stopped the call he was making through, but he was s







