FAZER LOGINEthanDarkness, that was the first thing around me. Heavy darkness. Then slowly… I started hearing voices.Faint at first, then clearer. “Ethan…”My heart tightened painfully as I heard Serena's voice.She was crying.Even in my unconscious state, I could recognize her voice immediately.The sound of her crying pierced deeply into my chest.“Please wake up…” Her voice sounded broken and fearful.My fingers twitched slightly.Everything around me still felt blurry and heavy, but hearing her cry made me fight harder to wake up.I hated hearing Serena cry. Especially because of me. Slowly, I forced my eyes open. Bright light hit my face immediately.I blinked weakly. The first thing I saw was Serena sitting beside the hospital bed. Her eyes were swollen red from crying.The moment she noticed my eyes open.“Ethan!” Relief instantly flooded her face.She grabbed my hand tightly. “Oh my God…” Her voice shook badly.I frowned slightly from the pain in my arm.“What happened?” I muttered we
MarcusThe ride back to Nadia’s apartment was quiet.Rain still poured heavily outside while the car moved through the empty roads.My entire body hurt badly.Every movement felt painful.The bruises on my ribs burned, my face throbbed endlessly, and my wrists still felt sore from the ropes.But somehow…None of that scared me as much as the memory of Dave’s face.That man was completely insane.I leaned my head back weakly against the seat and closed my eyes.Beside me, Nadia kept glancing at me worriedly.“You’re bleeding again,” she said softly.I looked down.Blood had stained the side of my hoodie again from one of the cuts near my stomach.“It’s nothing.”Her brows tightened immediately.“You almost died tonight and you’re calling it nothing?”I didn’t reply.Honestly…I still couldn’t believe I was alive.If Ethan hadn’t arrived on time...I pushed the thought away immediately.My chest tightened painfully.A few minutes later, we finally arrived at Nadia’s apartment building.
EthanRage.Pure rage burned inside me as we walked out of the bloody warehouse.The strong smell of blood and gunpowder still filled the air behind us.My jaw remained tight while my guards surrounded us carefully with their weapons still raised.Marcus could barely walk properly beside Nadia.His face was swollen. Blood stained his clothes. Bruises covered almost every part of his body.Dave really tortured him badly.My hands tightened into fists instantly.That bastard.One of my men approached quickly.“Sir, the area is secured.”I nodded once.“Search everywhere again,” I ordered coldly. “I want every hidden exit checked.”“Yes, sir.”The men immediately rushed back inside.Marcus suddenly stopped walking.I turned slightly toward him.His eyes looked red with emotion.“Thank you,” he said weakly.I stayed silent.He swallowed painfully before speaking again.“You saved my life.”I looked at him quietly for a few seconds.Then I finally spoke.“No.”His brows furrowed slightly.
MarcusPain.That was the first thing I felt when I slowly opened my eyes.A sharp pain throbbed inside my head like someone was smashing metal against my skull.I groaned weakly and tried to move.... But I froze.My hands were tied tightly behind a chair.Ropes dug painfully into my wrists and chest.Fear instantly crashed into me.“What the hell...?!”I struggled violently against the ropes. The chair shook loudly against the floor.“Somebody, help me!” I shouted angrily.My breathing became uneven as I looked around wildly.The room was dark and damp.Only one weak bulb hung from the ceiling.The smell of cigarette smoke and blood filled the air.Panic swallowed me whole.I tried pulling harder against the ropes, but it was useless.The ropes only burned deeper into my skin.Footsteps suddenly echoed outside. Then the metal door opened loudly.Three large men walked in. One of them smirked at me.“The boss is here.”My heart nearly stopped.Boss.Fear crawled violently into my ches
MarcusThe soft morning light slipped through the curtains as I slowly stretched my arms.A small smile touched my lips.I could move better now.Not perfectly, but better.The pain in my ribs had reduced and I could finally walk around without feeling like my entire body was breaking apart.Nadia had been taking good care of me these past few days.Too good.I still didn’t understand why someone like her would help me this much after everything.The sound of my phone ringing suddenly pulled me out of my thoughts.My heart skipped.Fear instantly crawled into my chest.Who could that be?I frowned and grabbed the phone from the small table beside me.I already blocked Boss’s number.Could he be calling me with another line?My stomach tightened nervously as I looked at the screen.Then I let out a deep sigh of relief.It's my Mom.I quickly answered the call.“Mom?”“Marcus!” my mother’s worried voice filled my ears immediately. “How are you feeling now?”“I’m better,” I replied softl
EthanI was in the middle of an important meeting when my phone suddenly vibrated.At first, I ignored it.The investors seated around the conference table were still discussing numbers and contracts while the large screen behind me displayed the company's upcoming expansion plans.But then my phone rang again.And again.My jaw tightened immediately.Only a few people had permission to call me repeatedly during meetings.I picked up the phone, already irritated."What is it?" I said coldly."Sir." One of Serena's guards sounded breathless on the other side. "There's a problem."The moment I heard those words, something inside me turned cold."What happened?""Dave is with ma'am in the restroom at the restaurant..."I was already on my feet before he finished speaking.The chair behind me scraped loudly against the floor, making everyone in the room jump slightly."Sir?" one of the investors called carefully.I ignored him completely."Is she hurt?" I asked sharply while walking towar
Ethan Ashford Morning light filtered through the curtains, waking me from a restless sleep.I barely slept three hours, my mind was too busy analyzing every detail, every possibility, every threat.Serena was still curled against me, her breathing soft and steady.At least she was able to sleep.I
Marcus I groaned as I ran a hand through my hair in frustration.My mother stood up, her face hard. "You will fix this, Marcus. You will find a way to get that money. Because I am not losing my home.""How?" I demanded. "How am I supposed to come up with $450 million in thirty days?""I don't know
Ethan Ashford I walked back upstairs and quietly opened the bedroom door.Serena was lying down now, curled up on her side, her eyes closed.But I could tell she wasn't asleep. Her breathing was too irregular.I walked over and sat on the edge of the bed."Serena," I said softly.She opened her ey
Ethan Ashford I couldn't stop looking at her.Serena sat in the back seat beside me, wrapped in my jacket, her whole body trembling despite the warmth.Her eyes were distant. Unfocused. Still trapped in the terror of what had just happened.God, I still can't believe someone tried to kill my wife.







