Chapter 20

Inside the prison room, Aleta and Ethan are still engaged in a conversation about their respective pasts.

Ethan asked about what happened to Aleta's family in the past that Aleta had to be greedy and have a relationship with Davian Ricardo.

"Why, am I not allowed to know?" Ethan asked later, as he noticed Aleta's continued silence.

Aleta muttered to herself. Could she trust Ethan? She didn't even know who Ethan was.

"Do you want me to tell you first?" Ethan asked then.

"What do you mean?" asked Aleta.

"You seem afraid of me and don't trust me, don't you? That's natural since we don't know each other. You can be suspicious of me and vice versa," Ethan explained.

Aleta frowned. She silently agreed with Ethan's words.

"If I'm honest, at first I wasn't interested in you, or your story. But when you mentioned Davian Ricardo, it became my problem and I had to know," Ethan added.

"Why? Why are you interested in my story and Davian?" Aleta asked again.

"Because Davian got me here!" replied Ethan firmly.

"What do you mean?" Aleta looked a little surprised and confused by what was happening.

"How did Dave get you here, what happened?" said Aleta in a curious and soft voice.

"So are you ready to hear my story?"

Ethan patted the empty spot next to him, he smiled faintly at Aleta. A smile so thin it was almost invisible.

"Sit here. We can't talk so far apart. This... is going to be a long, private chat," Ethan said.

Aleta looked at him quizzically. Should she go there, sit next to someone she didn't know. The man was in prison with her. Aleta didn't know what would happen. She also didn't know if this man was dangerous or not.

"You have doubts, don't you?" It was as if Ethan could clearly see the doubt in Aleta's eyes.

Aleta didn't answer, but her silence made it clear that she didn't trust Ethan.

"I know Davian Ricardo. He's my former boss!" Ethan suddenly said that.

Aleta was stunned to hear it, she didn't really believe it. But Ethan's words sounded convincing.

"So what do you want to sit here and listen to me?" Ethan asked again.

After a while, Aleta got up from her seat. she stood up then stepped slowly and sat next to the man. Aleta stared ahead without turning her head, making the man smile. Now his smile was slightly visible.

"That's better. If you don't want to tell me what happened to you first. Then I'll tell you about me. Maybe it will open your mind and make you not hesitate anymore," Ethan explained.

Aleta turned to him and nodded her head.

"My name is Ethan Carlos, one of Davian Ricardo's men. You could say my position is a little higher than his other men," the man said.

Aleta paused, appearing to be listening intently.

"At that time I, Mr. Dave and his other men were involved in a fierce fight between gangs. The gang in question was of course Mr. Gordon's gang. Mr. Gordon is the one who put me and you here," Ethan said.

Aleta frowned. She had just learned that fact and the name of the person who put her here.

"At that time we were outnumbered. Davian and I were forced to retreat to save our lives and others. But because of his stubbornness, all of his men died in the war between the Genk," Ethan explained.

Aleta was again surprised by Ethan's story.

"And he escaped after taking me prisoner here!" Ethan said.

Aleta widened her eyes. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. It was true what Ethan said about Davian.

"What do you mean, I don't understand?" Aleta asked.

"In the escape plan, Dave still had the option to save me. but he chose to run away and leave me here!"

Aleta still couldn't believe what she was hearing. it was impossible for Davian to do something like that. As far as she knew, although Davian looked cold, annoying but Aleta was sure Davian was not the type of person who liked to sacrifice someone for no reason.

"You don't believe me? yes... that is your business. But I've told you everything, although I can't tell you the details. The point is, he had the chance to save me back then. But he chose to run away instead, using me as bait, until I ended up trapped here!"

The girl was silent. She wanted to sympathize after hearing the man's story. But she still didn't fully believe him.

"I've told you, now it's your turn. You don't have to be afraid, I'm just curious. What can I do anyway? I'm locked up in chains here."

Aleta confirmed Ethan's words. The man looked like he couldn't do anything about it. It seemed to be okay if Aleta told Ethan a little. After all... Aleta was probably getting sick of keeping this story to herself all this time.

"Yes, alright. Actually..."

Aleta took a deep breath before starting to tell the story.

"A few years ago, there was a massacre at the Blue Moon Hotel. Since you're Davian's men, you should know that, right?" Aleta asked then.

Ethan frowned in confusion.

"Actually, I've been here for years without knowing any news or news from the outside world."

"Ahhh, so you don't know huh. I really hope you know and can give me a clue. But I guess I can only tell you stories." Aleta sounded lethargic.

Yes... one of the reasons Aleta wanted to tell was because she knew Ethan was Davian's former subordinate. Aleta thought maybe she could get a clue about what happened to her family.

"I don't know, but I need to hear your story clearly. I'm not sure I can come up with a solution, but if it's related to Davian... well... maybe I can I have information that will help you," Ethan said.

"Yes, you're right too. Maybe I'm worrying too much. We're just sharing a story." Aleta pulled back and hugged her knees.

"A few years ago there was a massacre that happened at the Blue Moon Hotel. Many of the employees were town and one of them was my parents. They died tragically there," Aleta explained. Her face looked sad. Of course a story like that would make Aleta unable to think clearly.

"My sister's mental state was severely shaken because of that. Until finally, now she's in the hospital," the girl continued.

"Ohhh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb your grief or..."

"It's okay," Aleta interrupted.

"I'm fine. I'm telling you all this because I want to," Aleta said.

Ethan nodded his head. He was worried that Aleta might object to telling him about something that happened between her and Davian.

"Then why is this all about Dave all of a sudden?"

"Dave offered to help. He wants to help with my brother's medical expenses. I had no choice but to accept his offer. No matter what happens, my sister's recovery comes first," Aleta said confidently.

"Yes... I can see that you're the kind of woman who puts family first."

"That's because my sister and I have no one else. And besides, I have other reasons why I should stay here Davian," Aleta said. She had a serious look in her eyes.

"What's that?" asked Ethan curiously.

Aleta glanced at Ethan. "Nothing, just... something important."