Chapter 200 - Foolishly falling into Ethan's trap

It was around 4pm in the evening of the next day, where Ethan was seen in his study, in between a hot argument with his dad.

Since his dad was incharge of the company on his behalf, he noticed a lot of things that seem to be tied to Shane's company.

They are much more successful than Shane. If not for the worry of losing someone they love in between the haggle, they could have dealt with Shane on Stella's behalf, but Stella wouldn't allow them to take such risks and they understood.

Tony noticed some of the purchases Hannah made on Shane's company's share. He realize something seems off, as both the boss and his assistant aren't in.

After a few research out of curiosity, he discovers Hannah has been visiting Shane's company. After getting the reports, he was furious. He thought Hannah is cooperating with the enemy, but on second thought.

Knowing the kind of person his son was and also for the fact that he's now with Diana and probably knows everything, he wouldn't turn a blind eye to it.

This scared them and they've tried their best to make sure he didn't find out Nathan's disappearance was related to Shane, same as grandpa.

Both grandpa and Ethan are a very stubborn being. No matter what, once they decided to do something, they won't give up. Even if they were warned about danger, the least they will do is taking another route to approach.

He later finalized his suspicion as the deal Ethan was working on, which was known to him and the entire family, as it's a very big one, that will benefit the enterprise; he got told that Hannah has signed it for Shane's company, under Ethan's assurance to the other party.

"Ethan stay out of this." Tony said flatly.

Ethan sighed, "Dad, is anything the problem? I invested in the company and helping it survive, so I wouldn't lose my money. What do you mean by getting involved?" he feigned ignorance.

"You know what I'm talking about son. I know you and I understand quite well that you're up for revenge. Don't attract his attention to you and let him be. He will get justice for his crimes without your input." Tony said.

Ethan rolled his eyes at the lecture. "Don't tell me what to do Dad." he finally stop with his pretend.

"I'm not telling you what to do, I'm giving my opinion here." Tony replied.

"I know what I'm doing and I'm not a little kid that should be scared of the big bad wolf. And moreover, the dude is nothing. You all gave him the privilege to grow so much wings.

He hurt my brother and my woman." Ethan didn't land, before Tony cuts in.

"Ethan!" Tony growled as his son isn't hiding his intentions anymore.

"He did all that and you guys let him leave freely? you all kept it a secret from me and now that I find out on my own, you want to lecture me on what to do and what I shouldn't?" Ethan asked, getting pissed.

"Behave boy!" Tony was also getting angry now. "Stop acting stubborn." he added.

"Well, I refuse. This boy is going to be safe, so please let me handle my business. Like I said earlier, it's purely business." he paused for a sec before, "for now." he added.

Tony's entire face has turned red due to anger. He had this same argument with Ethan, when he started his journey on looking for Nathan, despite the danger.

The results are the same as now. Once he's pissed, he lost it and wouldn't listen to reasoning. "Ethan, can you please just listen for once? your mom must not know about this. Please stop going after him, while everything is still under control." Tony said, lowering his voice now, as he knew that getting angry will only strengthened his son's will.

"Don't say anything to her. If you didn't probe, I'm sure you wouldn't find out. If it will make you feel at ease, please leave the company and keep enjoying your retirement. I will find someone to take over." Ethan said in a calm tone.

"Ethan! don't be rude." Tony retorts.

"I'm not being rude Dad, I'm telling you to let me handle my stuff and stop talking to me like a newborn. Who is that idiot that made you all hiding in fear like this?

And note Dad, if you tell mom about this, I'm going to inform grandpa as well."

"You!" Tony was exasperated.

"Yes, I will. Let's see if he will also cower in fear to a fellow human being like we are." Ethan paused, before raising his voice, "that idiots company can't even compare to ours. We could deal with him with just a few phone calls and you guys let him enjoy himself to the fullest.

He dare hurt my woman! my brother isn't here because of him. Every tears around me tied back to that single individual and you're telling me to behave? Maris was stuck in the mansion and couldn't even step out of the house, because of this one man." Ethan breathing was getting heavy now.

Tony calmed at this rate and couldn't say anything in return. "I'm only worried about you Ethan, I don't want to lose you too," he said in a silent tone.

"I will be careful." Ethan also relaxed his tone.

"Can you at least lead me in on the plan, so I can help?" he offered. Since he can't change Ethan's mind, he decided to join hands.

Ethan refused his help flatly and told him to have trust in him. Without any other choice, Tony ended the call, feeling sad and scared.

All the anger Ethan has been keeping in all these while, keeping his cool and all, finally burst out. He didn't like how they treat Shane like some kind of demigod.

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Meanwhile. Shane, who has returned to town after regaining his self a little and accepted his fate as all his ten toes suffered the paralysis. He knew now isn't the time to worry about that.

He was now sitting in front of Hannah in a private lounge, discussing business and also very grateful to her. He couldn't believe she managed to secure such a big deal for the company within such an amount of time.

What he didn't know is that he's foolishly falling into Ethan's trap