Marcus found Ethan inside the mansion. “Ethan, Andy is missing,” Marcus said, his head hung low.He knew he did not have the confidence or right to ask for Ethan’s help. However, he had no other choice. Swallowing his pride, he pressed on. “Please help us find him.”Ethan said calmly, “Don’t you know where he is?”“Foreign territory is vast. It’s not easy for us to find him,” Marcus replied.“He has always wanted to prove himself. Now that he’s outside the borders, isn’t this exactly what he wanted?”Upon hearing that, Marcus took out his phone. “He’s not doing well at all out there. He has realized his mistakes.” He handed his phone over, showing a video of Andy eating like a beggar. Ethan glanced at it. “Whether he’s having a tough time or not, it was a choice he made.”“He was disrespectful to you before, and I apologize on his behalf. Please have mercy. When he returns, I’ll have him apologize to you formally. Andy is a good kid and a genius. He’s always wanted to bec
Stephen had also come to seek Ethan, hoping he could help with the search. However, just as he arrived, he was already too embarrassed to ask Ethan for help. Still, Andy was missing, and the bullet the South Regent sent loomed ominously in his mind. If anything happened to Andy, he would be blamed. He took a deep breath and said, “I can give you a million dollars.” With no other way to persuade Ethan, he had to resort to money, hoping it would persuade Ethan to help. Marcus quickly said, “The Whites could pay you too!” He fished out his phone and called the Whites, saying that Ethan could help to find Andy, but it would require money. “The Whites are willing to offer three million dollars, and I’ll personally add another million.”It totaled up to five million dollars. Ethan said, “Transfer the money first.” It did not take long for the money to be deposited into his bank. Ethan then picked up his phone and called the South Regent. “Stephen and the Whites will pay yo
Escorted by the team, Andy returned to Riveria that very night. Stephen and Marcus personally came to welcome him. When they saw him covered in mud, looking worse off than a homeless man, their heart ached.They could not imagine what Andy had experienced out there. “It’s good you’re back.” The weight finally lifted from Stephen’s chest. He was worried Andy’s life might be in danger out there. Just recently, the South Regent had given him a bullet as a wedding gift. If anything had happened to Andy outside the borders, he would be blamed. Marcus stepped forward and comforted Andy, “You’re back now. It’s safe here. You don’t need to worry.”Andy looked at them, and the first words he said was, “I want to meet Ethan.”Marcus and Stephen were taken aback. They exchanged glances, failing to understand why Andy suddenly wanted to meet Ethan. Could it be that Ethan was involved in his capture?“Whatever it is, let’s leave it to tomorrow.” Stephen said, “It’s too late now, and you
After Andy fell asleep, Marcus asked the doctor, “What happened?”The doctor’s expression was solemn. “He might’ve experienced something traumatic, but don’t worry. He should recover over time with rest.”Marcus felt slightly relieved and then video-called the White family to explain the situation. Concerned, the family instructed him to bring Andy back to the capital as soon as possible. Marcus agreed and said they would leave first thing in the morning. Not long after he ended the call, Stephen called. “How’s Andy now?”Marcus sighed. “I have no idea what he experienced outside. He seems very much affected. He suddenly broke down crying when he was eating just now.”“It’s that bad?” Stephen gasped. Marcus added, “The doctor said it’s something he’ll have to rest and work through gradually.”Stephen nodded. “I’ve assigned more men to keep an eye on Ethan. If anything did happen to Andy, he wouldn’t be able to escape. When Andy wakes up tomorrow, we’ll know what Ethan did.”W
Marcus rushed over and asked in confusion. “Why did you hang up? They were really worried about you.”Andy said, “I have something more important to do.”Marcus frowned. “What is it?”“I want to see Ethan.”He wanted to apologize and convey the words of those who helped him escape. They sacrificed their lives for him, so he owed it to them to pass on their message to Ethan.Marcus said, “You’re injured. Wouldn’t it be better to go to the hospital first?”“I want to see Ethan!” Andy ordered.He could not rest until he met Ethan. Hence, Marcus had no choice but to drive Andy up the mountain.It did not take long before they arrived at Ethan’s mansion, where Stephen was already present. He had brought reporters with him too.“Ethan, Andy is back. He says it was you who helped people outside the border capture him.”The cameras were already rolling, and viewers began to join the livestream.“I just joined. What is this shocking news?”“Ethan helped the foreigners kidnap Andy? H
He understood what Ethan meant. No matter what he accused Ethan of and how well he planned it out, they were not real. If Brandon, Shawn, or the South Regent revealed the truth, his false accusations would be instantly revealed. When it came to that, Ethan would be fine, and Stephen would face the backlash instead.Stephen’s body trembled, and his expression turned sour. He did not expect his carefully crafted scheme to frame Ethan would be so easily unraveled by the latter. However, the viewers in the livestream did not understand what Ethan meant.Ethan asked calmly, “Now, you answer me. Who sent people to capture Andy? And who caused Julius’ death?”Stephen lowered his head.“Andy’s capture is still under investigation, so we don’t know the details yet. Julius’ death also has nothing to do with Ethan, and Ethan has no connection to the South Regent.”He looked at the camera and clarified that nothing had to do with Ethan.The viewers were stunned. Stephen had just been accus
Andy shook off Stephen’s hand. “Because I was wrong.”Stephen took a few steps back, unable to believe that Andy was willingly kneeling to Ethan and refusing to be helped up. His mind buzzed in confusion. He could not understand what was happening. He thought Andy wanted to see Ethan to expose him and take revenge, but it was actually to apologize. All his efforts in calling the reporters for a live broadcast were in vain.Ethan looked at Andy. “It seems you’ve been through a lot.”“Yes.” Andy lowered his head. “In the past, I thought my fists and physical prowess were real strength.”When he was outside the borders, he had been beaten down time and time again. What he had once considered impressive skills turned out to be nothing more than a joke in the eyes of others.“I insulted you and even wanted to get back at you. Please forgive me. I realized how wrong I was.”Stephen stepped forward, unable to believe what he was hearing. “Why are you apologizing to him? Wasn’t it he w
“Exactly!”How much danger had Andy faced because of that reward? How many people had lost their lives? If he had not claimed to know Ethan, he would not even have survived.Andy glared at Stephen. “Did you know? There was a family that saved me when I was on the brink of starvation, but I didn’t even get a chance to thank them. Because of your reward, someone came to their home with a gun and shot the man of the house. They even tried to kill his wife and daughter!“Later, I was hunted by countless people. All of them were after the reward you posted. Do you know how many people died along the way just to protect me? I wouldn’t have made it out alive if not for Ethan.”Andy stormed forward and grabbed Stephen’s collar. Stephen’s eyes widened, his face turning pale, and Andy punched Stephen again, knocking him back several steps.Stephen was hit a second time, but there was no trace of anger on his face this time. In fact, he had no reason to be angry.He had never anticipated th