Alexander came back home in the morning around 9 a.m.
He sat at his desk, staring at the phone as it rang. Ethan's name flashed on the screen.
"Alexander." Ethan's voice was cold and calculating.
"What do you need, Ethan?" Alexander's tone was detached.
"Business discussion," Ethan replied curtly.
Alexander listened, his mind racing with strategies to minimize Ethan's influence.
After the call, Alexander felt a sense of relief wash over him. He had successfully distanced himself from Ethan's toxic grip.
Avery, Ethan's loyal assistant, walked into the room. "Alexander, Ethan wants to schedule another meeting."
Alexander raised an eyebrow. "Tell him I'm busy."
Avery's expression remained neutral. "I'll pass on the message."
Alexander watched her leave, wondering what Ethan's true intentions were.
Later that day, Alexander received a text from an unknown number:
"Meet me at the park at 5 pm. -E"
Alexander hesitated, but curiosity got the better of him.
At the park, Ethan waited, his eyes narrowed.
"You think you can cut ties with me, Alexander?" Ethan sneered.
"I'm done with your games, Ethan," Alexander replied firmly.
Ethan's smile sent chills down Alexander's spine.
"We'll see about that."
"Ethan I know what you do, I am not a child anymore I am telling it to mother you are involved in rapes and trafficking of girls too." Alexander told.
"Go ahead ." Ethan added.
Alexander calls Lucas to inform about this because he was also was unaware.
On the phone
Alexander: (nervously) Lucas, we need to talk.
Lucas: (firmly) What's going on, Alexander?
Alexander: (hesitantly) It's about Ethan... and the family business.
Lucas: (curiously) What about it?
Alexander: (cautiously) I know about the human trafficking, Lucas. And the rape.
Lucas: (angrily) I know. We have to take him down.
Alexander: (reasoning) I understand, but think about the family. We'll ruin everything.
Lucas: (determined) I'd rather have a clear conscience than be part of this evil.
Alexander: (concerned) But what if we can reform the business? Make amends?
Lucas: (disbelieving) You can't be serious.
Alexander: (explaining) Hear me out. We could make it legitimate.
Lucas: (frustrated) No, Alexander. We need to expose everything.
Alexander: (resigned) Okay... but we must be careful.
Lucas: (resolute) I'll take care of it.
Alexander: (alarmed) Lucas, don't!
Lucas: (firmly) I have to.
Alexander: (urgently) Lucas, listen!
Lucas: (interrupting) No, Alexander. For once, just listen to me.
Alexander: (hesitantly) Okay...
Lucas: (determined) We'll bring Ethan down, no matter what.
Alexander: (scared) What if he finds out?
Lucas: (steadfast) We'll protect each other.
Alexander: (resolute) Okay... let's do it.
Lucas: (serious) Meet me at Mom's house tomorrow.
Alexander: (nervously) Okay...
Lucas: (firmly) We'll both could tell her this together.
(Both brothers hang up, resolute)
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Later that day...
Alexander: (nervously) Mom... we need to talk.
Catherine: (concerned) What's wrong, Alexander?
Alexander: (hesitantly) It's about Ethan... and the family business.
Catherine: (tearfully) I know... I've known for a long time.
Alexander: (shocked) Why didn't you do anything?
Catherine: (guiltily) I was trapped... married to Victor... bound by family duty.
Lucas: (angrily) You should have protected us!
Catherine: (desperately) I'm sorry... I was weak.
Alexander: (determined) We'll take care of it, Mom.
Catherine: (fearfully) No... you can't. They'll destroy us.
Lucas: (resolutely) We'll take that risk.
Catherine: (pleadingly) Don't... please.
Lucas: (firmly) We have to.
(Catherine breaks down, overcome by emotion)
