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"But, Ethan, that's very risky. What if things don't go as planned? You'll go to jail," my mother grabbed me by the arms and looked at me with pure maternal concern.I leaned in and kissed her on the forehead.After my mother scolded me relentlessly for no apparent reason, I sat down next to her and proceeded to tell her, in great detail, what had happened and what I had planned. Perhaps I was risking a lot legally with that contract, but it was for a good cause. I was going to take MAXCO out of the market for their illegal activities. I was fed up with being manipulated by the death of my father and blindly obeying a man who was obsessively ambitious for money and power.Due to my position as a partner in that company, as the son of the owner who had brought them to the top, I knew what power meant, but it wasn't something that impassioned me like it did George. Besides, I always had very different ideals from his. I was more like my father, something that had been repeated to me ma
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Minerva's POVI heard someone banging on the door insistently. I adjusted my pajamas and bounded down the stairs.As soon as I opened the door, Amelia threw herself at me and hugged me. Even though she visited me almost every day after I told her about Ethan using me, I missed Isabela a lot. Since she had gone on a trip with her family, I hadn't spoken to her.While my friend looked very cheerful, my eyes were swollen, red, and I had dark circles that even clown makeup couldn't cover. I was tired; I hadn't slept well in over a week. I couldn't get Ethan out of my head, even though the last time I saw him was over a week ago. I was tired of thinking about him, but my brain seemed determined to remind me every second."Minnie! How are you?" Amelia let go of me, holding both my shoulders."I'm fine," I replied indifferently."I know you're not, friend," she hugged me again, this time more gently.I released the door, and I hugged her back."So why are you asking me obvious things, Amelia
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It was the first day of classes, and my vacation had come to an end. I still remembered the day my father had told me I couldn't travel with him, and he introduced me to a guy he'd seemingly pulled out of nowhere to be my "bodyguard." It felt like only yesterday, and yet three months had passed since I met him, fell in love, and now found myself heartbroken. Unbelievable, it was like a summer romance.I shook my head and finished my shower. I had spent a good 30 minutes under the water, and my father was getting impatient for me to come out.I dried off, put on warm clothes, as it was still a chilly and windy time of year, and headed downstairs. There, I found my father with a cup of coffee in one hand and struggling to put on his jacket with the other.I rushed over and helped him with it."Good morning, princess," he greeted me with a kiss on the forehead."Good morning, Father," I hugged him and took a sip of the coffee he had in his hands."How did you sleep?" he tried to start a
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I stepped away from him for a moment and turned my back to him. What on earth is wrong with him?He was quite bipolar for my taste, you could even say he was crazy.But I couldn't deny it, I didn't feel uncomfortable in his company. Could it be because of his eyes? It's annoying that men's eyes are my weakness.I turned back to give him my response to his invitation, but before I could open my mouth and make a sound, someone interrupted."Minnie!" Amy approached me and hugged me tightly.Ivan was a few steps behind her. While Amelia hugged me, he greeted me with a smile."Amy, Iván, it's nice to see you," I said, a bit uncomfortable.Chris remained attentive, watching the three of us. Amelia noticed his presence and let go of me, looking at him suspiciously."Who are you?," she asked like a little girl.Ivan hugged her around the waist, pulling her close to him, making it clear to Chris that she belonged to him. I walked over to stand next to Chris, maintaining my distance. Amelia als
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I approached the counter and bought the dress. Amelia was very happy that I chose it, jumping around as if I had bought a candy just for her.We walked around the mall a little more, carrying our shopping bags.Before long, Ivan appeared. My friend looked at me pleadingly and apologetically at the same time. I gestured for her to go with her boyfriend since she had fulfilled her part of the deal by helping me choose the dress. Now she could spend time with her boyfriend."Are you sure you don't want us to take you home?" Ivan asked me once again."I'm sure, Ivan. Don't worry. I'll look at other things here and then take the bus.""Don't stay out too late, okay?" my friend said, sounding very maternal."Of course not, Mom," I joked.My friend gave me a disapproving look for a moment but then approached me and hugged me tightly."Take care, alright?" I looked mischievously at both of them.I started laughing when they exchanged glances, and both of them blushed slightly.Finally, my fri
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"So, what do you think?" Amelia asked, looking at herself once again in the mirror of my room.She had a tennis ball in her hands, which she had found in the guest room a few days ago.I glanced at Amy, tired of her asking me for the fifth time how her dress looked."It looks nice, Amy," I said listlessly.My friend turned to look at me as soon as she heard me speak. Her expression changed to a slightly worried one.She approached the bed and sat down next to me."What's wrong, Minnie?" She put a hand on my arm, waiting for me to confide in her."Nothing is wrong," I said, turning away to avoid looking at her. Her eyes reminded me of someone I didn't want to remember at that moment. "Of course, something is wrong; tell me what's going on," my friend grabbed my arm and made me turn to look at her."It's Esther, Amy, she's been really sick lately," I looked down at the little ball I held in my hands."Who's Esther?" She asked, interested."She's Ethan's mother," I said with sorrow."Do
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"Do you want to know why I accepted Ethan as your bodyguard?" my father said a few minutes after we fell into silence.I nodded slightly. My father took a deep breath before speaking."When you were 3 years old, we had a Christmas in the mountains; I don't think you remember," my father waved his hand dismissively."Very vague memories," I admitted indifferently.It was true; I couldn't recall much. I was only 3 years old, so what could I possibly remember? However, I did have very fuzzy flashbacks."Well, during that Christmas, the Bates family and we decided to spend it together... That's when you first met Ethan, who was 11 years old at the time, he looked exactly like his mother. When I hired him now, at the age of 29, I had no idea he was still with that company," my father held my hand again, waiting for my reaction.So, I had already met Ethan before? I remembered playing in the snow with an older boy, but I had never realized it was him.My, how small the world was; my parents
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A smile crossed my lips as I stared out of the limousine's black-tinted window.When we arrived at the party, there was a long line at the entrance of the grand venue. The logos of the two companies were illuminated, and it felt like the premiere of a major movie.Amelia looked at me excitedly as the driver stepped out of the car to open our door. I stepped out first, greeted by cheers and nearly blinding flashes from the cameras. I quickly adjusted and smiled for the photos.I waited for Amelia, who took a bit longer to acclimate to the powerful camera flashes. I took her arm, and we walked to the entrance of the venue.A large, muscular man smiled at me and held the door open."Miss Finn," he greeted me.I smiled and passed through, drawn into the music.Although the party was somewhat private, there was a considerable crowd, making it feel like a real nightclub. I entered and noticed the changing colored lights, excellent music, and people having a great time.I smiled broadly, soa
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