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The sight that greeted Ethan stopped him cold; a bloodied chicken lay sprawled across the bed, its neck nearly
severed, blood soaking the linens in a ghastly stain.
His expression darkened as he summoned Wade Lee, the lone security guard in their employ.
A respected veteran with a slight limp, Wade was a recent hire, filling the void left by the previous guard's
departure to his hometown.
“I am sorry, Mr. Mitchell,” Wade said, his tone apologetic. “I'll review the surveillance footage immediately to
uncover what happened.”
In mere minutes, Wade returned, his face grim. “I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Mitchell. The cameras have been
sabotaged. It's my oversight.”
Ethan's gaze hardened. Wade was not as competent as the last security guard. “You are fired,” he said curtly.
Someone had infiltrated their home, planting such a gruesdisplay with ease, and Wade, the supposed
guard, hadn't a clue.
Such failure was unacceptable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWade met Ethan's eyes briefly, offered no defense, and quietly left.
Ethan directed the household staff to clear the grisly scene and replace the bedding, his mind already racing
with next steps.
Gracie, trembling, refused to stay in her room. “Ethan, | can’t sleep in that room anymore,” she said. “Let me
stay in your room. What if the intruder comes back?”
Ethan looked at her coolly. “You can stay in a different room,” he replied. “I'll arrange for the company’s security
team to chere. Once they're here, I'm leaving.”
His resolve to depart remained unshaken.
Gracie’s heart sank, a bitter pang twisting within her. Even though she was facing such a chilling threat, Ethan's
concern for her safety seemed nonexistent.
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She couldn't help but think that if it were Brenna in her place, Ethan would definitely stay by her side. The
unfairness of it stung deeply.
Tears welled in her eyes, spilling over as she clutched Ethan's arm, her voice breaking. “Please, don’t go. Stay
with us. It’s too dangerous for Elsa andhere.”
Elsa, her patience with Gracie long exhausted, found the display cloying. “That is enough!” Elsa snapped,
swatting Gracie’s hand away from Ethan with a scowl. “Stop clinging to him.”
Gracie reluctantly released Ethan but continued her soft pleas.
Ethan gave a slight nod, his expression softening just a fraction. Even if he felt little for Gracie, his mother’s
safety weighed on him.
He believed he indeed should stay.
After all, what if that intruder returned?
Ethan promptly contacted the head of his company’s security division, and within the hour, ten seasoned guards
arrived at the house.
He directed them to scour every corner of the house, ensuring no intruder lingered in the shadows.
As the night deepened, Ethan retreated to his room, the weight of the day lingering. He took a long shower to
wash away the tension.
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