At the roof top

A month passed like nothing has happened.Ethan Hale — once a name that commanded respect in every business circle — was now nothing more than a shadow of his former self. His company, Hale Enterprise, had crumbled completely. The investors were gone, the accounts frozen, and the workers — one by one — had resigned, leaving only dust and silence behind.He sat in his empty office, staring blankly at the desk that used to be piled high with documents and deals. Now, only a few unpaid bills and court letters sat in front of him. His once-perfect suit was wrinkled, and dark circles rested under his eyes.The man who once ruled the city had finally fallen.He whispered bitterly to himself, “All gone… everything.”His phone vibrated on the table. He looked at the screen and sighed when he saw the name — Michael, his former assistant.“Sir,” Michael said quietly when Ethan answered, “I just wanted to tell you that… I’m leaving too. There’s nothing left to save.”Ethan closed his eyes. “I un

At the roof top

“Welcome,” Chloe said, her voice calm but chilling. “I was wondering how long it would take for both of you to show up.”“Chloe,” Ethan said, his voice trembling with shock. “What is this? What are you doing?”She laughed — a sharp, bitter sound that echoed across the rooftop. “What am I doing? Oh, Ethan, I’m doing what you forced me to do. You thought you could use me, dump me, and walk away like nothing happened?”Ethan took a cautious step forward. “Chloe, this isn’t the way. Whatever it is you’re angry about, we can talk it out. Please, put the gun down.”Her laughter grew louder, wilder. “Talk? After everything you did? After you threw me away for this—” she turned sharply and pointed the gun at Mira, who flinched, her eyes wide with terror. “—this pathetic woman?”“Don’t!” Ethan shouted, his voice breaking. “Don’t you dare hurt her, Chloe! She has nothing to do with this!”“Nothing to do with this?” Chloe screamed, her face twisting with rage. “She took you from me! She ruined e

A year after

Mira stood up immediately. “Doctor! How is he?”The doctor sighed. “We did everything we could, but… he lost too much blood. I’m sorry.”Mira’s world went silent. She froze in place, unable to breathe.Her vision blurred as tears fell uncontrollably. She stumbled forward, shaking her head. “No… no, please… you’re lying,” she whispered.The doctor shook his head slowly.Inside the room, Ethan lay still on the hospital bed, his body pale and lifeless.Mira fell to her knees beside him, holding his cold hand. “You idiot,” she cried softly. “Why did you have to be the hero now?”She laid her head on his chest, sobbing quietly.“I wish… I was a better husband,” Ethan’s voice echoed faintly in her mind — the last words he had managed to say before he stopped breathing.She covered her mouth, her heart shattering all over again.Moments later, her sister Lyra and her parents rushed into the hospital, followed by her brother.Lyra ran to her and pulled her into a hug. “Mira, oh my God, are yo

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At the roof top

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