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FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 58: IS STEVEN ASTHMATIC?
Ethan promptly wrote down Charlotte's number and handed it to Harper. "Where shall we convene?" Harper inquired. "We shall meet here at precisely 7:30 a.m., before she departs for work, as you know she is a lawyer," Ethan asserted. Harper took a deep breath and replied, "In that case, I must take my leave now to rest and prepare for our significant day tomorrow." "Thank you, Harper; you are indeed a true friend," Ethan replied. Harper smiled and departed. Alfie turned to Ethan and offered him a friendly smile. "I genuinely appreciate that individual. In any case, I shall rest now. See you in the morning," Alfie said as he left. Ethan felt a pang of guilt for not informing Angela about the unfolding events, but he believed it was for the best. The following day, precisely at 7:30 a.m., they gathered. Ethan was filled with excitement upon seeing Harper. "Greetings, Harper! I am so pleased you could make it," Ethan exclaimed. "I am delighted to be here," Harper replied cheerf
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"Yes," Ethan confirmed. "Well, the Steven I know was never asthmatic," Charlotte replied. Ethan was taken aback. "How certain are you of that?" Ethan asked. "Well, during our time in school, we all underwent tests to determine any existing health conditions, and he had none. However, if you doubt my word, you may inquire with his parents," Charlotte replied. Ethan struggled to comprehend the information. "Do you know where his parents reside?" Ethan asked eagerly. "Yes," Charlotte said, providing Ethan with Steven's parents' address. "I appreciate your assistance," Ethan expressed his gratitude. "You are welcome," Charlotte replied. "One last request: I would like this conversation to remain confidential. I do not wish for Steven to be informed about it," Ethan pleaded. "Do not worry; you have nothing to fear. Steven and I are not particularly close friends, and I do not possess his contact information or know where he lives. Thus, this conversation is secure with me," Char
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I retrieved from his desk was the one he used at work," Ethan elaborated. At this juncture, Alfie interjected, "This entire narrative is rather peculiar." "Indeed, it is. I have one final question regarding Steven," Harper remarked. "Please proceed," Ethan encouraged. "What actions did he take after he regained his normal breathing?" Harper queried. "He returned to his office to resume his work. However, before he departed, he made a statement that left me astonished," Ethan revealed. "And what was that statement?" Harper inquired. "He said, 'See you on the other side,' and then he left," Ethan replied. A silence lingered for five minutes before Harper said, "That will suffice for now; however, we require further information about Steven." "Absolutely," Alfie agreed. "Very well, let us arrange to gather more information from his parents today," Ethan proposed. "Calm down, Ethan. As I mentioned yesterday, we need to disguise ourselves, and we should formulate a plan. I sugge
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As he spoke, Ethan's legs trembled, for he was not adept at lying and disliked keeping secrets from Angela, but felt it was necessary to fulfil their mission. "Very well, I understand now. Nonetheless, do call me when it is convenient for you," Angela instructed. Ethan smiled and replied, "Of course, I will." Angela noticed that Ethan's response was unusually prompt. "Hmm, is there something you wish to disclose?" she asked immediately. "Not at all, everything is perfectly fine. Please take care of yourself," Ethan assured her. "Very well then, goodbye. We shall speak at another time," Angela said before ending the call. Cynthia’s was present with her, and she quickly inquired "Dear friend, are you well?" "No, I am not," Angela responded with a note of sadness. "Did you just speak to Ethan on the phone?" Cynthia asked. "Yes, naturally. Who else would I speak to on the phone if not him?" Angela replied rather curtly. "If that is the case, why are you upset? Please tell me Eth
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and he may not have the funds to spare. The Ethan I know would not part with his money without some form of collateral. If you have anything to offer as collateral, do let me know," Angela fabricated. Cynthia inhaled deeply and replied, "I do not possess any assets that could serve as collateral." Angela exhaled and stated, "That is the only feasible solution. Nonetheless, I can assist you with a sum of two hundred thousand pounds, and I would prefer not to be repaid." Cynthia expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I am truly thankful; you are exceedingly kind." Angela replied, "It is nothing. What are friends for if not to support one another? I apologise for not being able to provide the full amount you required, but this is all I can offer at present, and I hope you will accept it wholeheartedly." Cynthia smiled, tears of joy streaming down her face as she embraced Angela, exclaiming, "You are incredible! With this money you have given me, the doctor can begin treatment f
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perfectly healthy and robust, and the only ailment he occasionally experiences is a fever. Furthermore, his genotype is AA, and his blood group is O positive." "Madam, I kindly urge you to remain calm; it is possible that there has been some misunderstanding. Nevertheless, I am pleased to hear that your son is in good health," Harper stated. "Very well, will he be offered the position?" Mrs. Elizabeth inquired. "Yes, Madam, I can assure you of that," Alfie replied. Ethan was visibly anxious, perspiring heavily and fidgeting. "Well, we must take our leave now. Thank you for your time, Madam," Harper expressed his gratitude. He subtly signalled to Ethan and Alfie, and they exited. However, once they had distanced themselves, Mrs. Elizabeth called her son, Steven. "Hello, my son," Mrs. Elizabeth said. "Good day, Mother," Steven responded. "Um, my son, three gentlemen visited and departed not long ago. They claimed to represent the Department of Health and Social Care and asked m
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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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FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 84: I AM WEARY OF RESTING
to take naps regularly, as you require it now more than ever. You have noticeably lost weight," Alfie suggested.Ethan's expression grew somber as he replied, "Alfie, how can I possibly relax when my peers are out there striving? I cannot reconcile the fact that I have nothing to contribute; I feel utterly useless at this moment.""Hmm, Ethan, it is essential that you practice self-compassion. You have previously conveyed to me that life is filled with challenges, and you have also encouraged me to persevere regardless of the circumstances I encounter. I have heeded your counsel and am currently in a better place, so let go of the past and concentrate on your future. I firmly believe that God has significant plans for you," Alfie advised.Ethan nodded and inhaled deeply.Alfie then discreetly signalled to Angela, who approached Ethan to offer her guidance."My dear, it is imperative that you take it easy on yourself; your life does not culminate here. Let the past remain in the past,
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as I was not vigilant and ignored your advice about exercising caution with Steven. Look at the situation it has led me to; had I known is the brother of Mr. Late," Ethan lamented. "Calm down, my love. Such is life, and you cannot alter what has already transpired; rather, you must learn from it and exercise caution in the future. Alfie was indeed correct in his note when he stated that you require rest and a soothing massage. So, lie down and allow me to massage you; by the time I finish, you will feel much better," Angela instructed. Ethan smiled, and as Angela began to massage him, he soon drifted off to sleep. Ethan slumbered soundly until evening, remaining asleep when Alfie returned. "Indeed, he must have received an exceptional massage from my massage team," Alfie remarked to himself, before gently patting Ethan, which roused him from his slumber. "Woah, Alfie, you're back! Welcome," Ethan exclaimed. "Yes, I have returned. Thank you," Alfie expressed his gratitude. "When
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Although Steven anticipated the bank manager's regret, he was taken aback by his admission. The unexpected display of contrition brought him a sense of satisfaction, prompting him to say, "Thank you very much, sir; I truly appreciate it." "Is there anything else you wish to discuss?" the bank manager inquires. "Absolutely not, sir," Steven replies. "In that case, you may take your leave," the bank manager instructs. Steven exits the bank manager's office with a smile. "Hmm, did he just express guilt? How intriguing; he possesses a heart, yet he remains unwilling to promote me. We shall see how this unfolds," Steven muses to himself. Conversely, the massage team arrived, it consisted of one female and one male member. Regrettably, only the female, Cassandra, attended, and she knocked on the door. "Knock! knock!" Cassandra announced. "Yes, who is it?" Ethan inquired. "My name is Cassandra, and I am here to provide a massage for Sir Ethan," Cassandra replied. "Oh, it i
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deserved more than just an insult,” Alfie recounted. “I suspected as much; given her response to me, I could tell she had bad manners. I was beginning to wonder how you became involved with such an ill-mannered individual without anyone, including me, your best friend, being aware of it,” Ethan stated. “I have repeatedly asked her to keep her distance from me, yet I have no idea why she continues to stalk me. Well, I am grateful you did not disclose my whereabouts to her. By the way, did you eventually visit Harper's place?” Alfie inquired. “No, I did not feel well enough to go out again, so I opted to rest. However, I will make that trip tomorrow after you have gone to work,” Ethan declared. “Very well, thank you. I shall see you later. I must quickly have my lunch so that I can rest, as I have had a particularly exhausting day at work,” Alfie remarked while eating. Ethan spent the night contemplating why the woman named Vera had regarded him with such disdain, as if he were des
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to divulge his secret to facilitate your promotion?" "I genuinely do not know, but I will continue to press the matter; I am not one to give up easily," Steven replied. "It will be alright," Susan reassured him. Meanwhile, Ethan reflected, "So, after all that Steven has put me through, he still has the audacity to call and inquire about my promotion secrets, expecting me to assist in his promotions." Ethan then went downstairs and informed Alfie that Steven had once again contacted him regarding any secrets pertaining to his promotion. "Why does he persist in posing such absurd questions to you?" Alfie asked. "Honestly, I have no idea what leads him to believe I possess any secret. This marks the second time he has asked such an infuriating question," Ethan replied. "Are you certain he is managing well at work?" Alfie inquired. "Not particularly. He mentioned encountering difficulties with the bank manager, as the manager promoted a junior colleague in his stead. He confronted
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Steven remained silent, his breathing heavy. He clenched his jaw and restrained his right hand with his left, suppressing the urge to strike the manager, as he was overwhelmed with the desire to confront him physically. "Leave my office this instant, before I lose my temper. I do not wish to continue this conversation," the bank manager insisted. Taking a deep breath, Steven departed from the bank manager's office, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips. "Let us see how he copes with the knowledge that he unjustly sacked an innocent individual without conducting a thorough investigation, all in the name of preventing a loss of business. Foolish manager," Steven reflected to himself. Upon returning to his office, he pondered, "I cannot comprehend the situation; it has been three months since Ethan was sacked, and I remain in my previous position, while someone less deserving has been promoted. Despite the bank manager's animosity towards me, I must still convince Ethan to reveal h
FRAMED (THE PAYBACK) CHAPTER 78: I WORK AS AN ELEPHANT YET RECEIVE THE REWARDS OF AN ANT
that your girlfriend Angela confided in you about her spy,” Harper elucidated.“What are you suggesting?” Ethan asked.“Please do not misunderstand me; I am merely suggesting that the individual responsible for that video of you and Jessica is acquainted with both your girlfriend Angela and Jessica,” Harper reasoned.“Remarkable,” Ethan replied.“It could be anyone or one of her friends; perhaps she was attempting to cover for her, which is why she claimed to have hired someone to spy on you,” Harper hypothesised.“I find myself at a loss for words,” Ethan admitted.“I understand; you ought to be. I was equally speechless the day I realised that Mirabel/Jessica, or whatever name she chooses to use, was not genuine. Thankfully, you did not succumb to her deceptions,” Harper expressed.“What else do you know about her?” Ethan inquired.“Rumours suggest that people employ her to carry out illicit activities for a fee,” Harper stated.Alfie interjected, “Forgive me, but why do you still h
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a potential partner. I have nothing of substance to offer her," Ethan explained. Alfie then cleared his throat and stated, "To be candid, Ethan, I concur with your perspective. A relationship devoid of financial stability is likely to wither over time, unless one's partner possesses a deep-seated belief in them and a strong conviction that they will eventually recover." "Regardless, as I mentioned earlier, I do not trust her, and I am uncertain who sent her my way; thus, I shall refrain from pursuing any relationship with her," Ethan declared. During their conversation, Harper was absentmindedly stroking his beard before interjecting, "Ethan, this Jessica took you to her apartment, did she not?" "Yes, she did. I mentioned that earlier, but why do you ask?" Ethan retorted. "What was her apartment like?" Harper inquired further. "Her apartment was truly stunning and filled with many luxurious items. At a certain point, I felt overwhelmed by its opulence, yet I had to leave," Ethan
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not yet aware that I have discovered he was the one who framed me,” Ethan replied. Alfie appeared perplexed. “I am not clear on this; have you ever been kidnapped?” Alfie questioned. “Haha, no, that is not what I meant. What I intended to convey is that her narrative mirrored mine in terms of being framed. She recounted her story in such a way as to persuade me to reveal that I had identified who framed me, but I did not succumb to her ploy,” Ethan chuckled as he explained. “It is prudent to exercise caution in your interactions with others, as you cannot be certain who may be opposed to you or who might be plotting something sinister,” Alfie advised. “Certainly, since I uncovered the identity of my adversary, I have been exceedingly wary of how I engage with others,” Ethan acknowledged. “That is wise. By the way, have you heard from Harper since his last visit?” Alfie inquired. “Not particularly. I intend to call him later or perhaps visit him around noon,” Ethan replied. As
