In addition, they hold significant power in the business world. All these years, they have severed all their ties with their daughter since she ran away with him.
After many years, the news came out that his dead wife’s parents were still alive.
They never knew their grandson existed for all these years. But now, suddenly, somehow, they have learned that they have a grandson, and they want to know about him.
Ethan’s father, John Goldberg, said, "This is bad. Ethan is dead. If they somehow came to know that we are behind his death, they will come after us."
His stepmother said, "Damn it! Even after death, he is causing trouble for us."
He said, "Do not worry, I will contact the Carter family. They may help us."
"I hope so. "
The scene shifts to California, to a huge, luxurious mansion. An old man with a cane, who was sitting and glancing through some documents, frowned. His commanding presence made every maid and servant fear him.
The person was Ethan’s maternal grandfather, Shawne Sterling. He is a big tycoon in California. His business is in big research. His company is basically in research and technology.
He said, "I see"
He continued with a very dark face, "I see. So, all this time, I had a grandson, and I did not even know about it. I do not care what kind of excuse that bastard has made."
He ordered his assistant to find out everything about Ethan and his past and how my daughter died.
"Don’t worry. If I come to know that my daughter did not die in an accident but was killed, I will erase his whole bloodline. First of all, I have to find Ethan."
"Yes, sir. Don’t worry, we will find information about past incidents as soon as possible."
The assistant replied.
Meanwhile, Ethan and Leandro returned to the apartment. The sweet home vibe made Ethan’s heart relax and filled it with ease.
’I missed this feeling every day. ’ Now, I can feel it again, which makes it so unreal.’
He thought to himself.
He lay on his bed in his room.
’Have to cover up all the backlogs. Plus, I’m already very far behind as compared to the students.’
He opened a math textbook and started practising questions.
He attends some online lectures to cover up his backlogs.
"Damn, this is so hard. Not studying for 2 years has affected me significantly. I cannot even perform basic mathematics."
"I need a personal tutor."
"Hey system, is there any skill that can help me study maths?"
*silence*
No response came from the system.
Ethan was dumbfounded.
"Seriously! You are not going to help me with this!"
"Tsk, why doesn’t this system have an AI voice assistant?"
"Looks like I have to figure out everything myself."
Ethan muttered to himself.
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He completed 2 hours lecture and got ready for dinner.
Then a systematic voice chimed in his mind,
Ding!
<System Notification>
<Side Quest Acquired>
<Make an account on social media and add your classmates as friends (at least 10) >
<Reward: Fast and Precise Learning Pill (Effect: Lifetime!) >
<Failure: No more daily check-in reward.>
"Making a social media account will not be that difficult."
"But adding 10 friends would be kinda difficult."
Ethan opened his phone and installed Innocentgram (it is just a parody of Insta).
He created a username and password and set up his profile picture.
He copied a bio from the internet, which read, "Breaking chains, making paths."
He sent Marcus, Johnathan, and Freya (the girl who sat behind him) a friend request.
He found a few more classmates on Innocentgram and sent them friend requests.
After a few minutes, Marcus, Jonathan, and five other people accepted his friend request.
"Just 2 more"
He sent three more, but only two accepted them.
He was bored and slept.
Meanwhile, in California, old man Shawne was angry after hearing the report made by his assistant.
The torment Ethan suffered after his daughter’s death made his teeth clench in anger.
His eyes were bloodshot.
If John were in front of him, he would have eaten him alive.
Suddenly, his phone vibrated; his assistant saw the caller ID and said,
"Sir, the phone is from Ms Lara"
"You mean my daughter’s friend?"
"Yes, sir"
"Why is she calling after so many years?"
"Nevermind, answer the call and give it to me"
Wayne said.
"Hello, Uncle"
"How are you?"
Lara asked.
Wayne asked.
"Oh, I’m so sorry, Uncle. I didn’t forget you; it’s just that I cut all ties with the Sterling family in the past."
Lara replied in a sweet and polite voice.
"Hmm, I already know that, why contacting after so many years?"
Wayne asked in a curious voice.
"Ethan is not dead..... He is in France."
"Don’t worry, he is safe."
Lara said.
Wayne jumped from his seat.
"What? He is alive?"
"Wait, you knew about this."
"Yes, Uncle"
Lara replied, her face serious.
"But I don’t want you to take any action regarding this matter."
She continued.
"What do you mean?"
"But why? He is just a child"
"All these years, I didn’t even know I had a grandchild."
"And you are saying to me to throw him in front of predatory wolves alone and do nothing."
Shawne’s voice became serious, and his face darkened.
"The boy wants to take revenge for his mother’s death and betrayal. "
"I’m just telling you to sit back and wait. When he is capable enough to take revenge on them, then you support him."
Lara replied.
"Hmm, ok as long as there is no danger to his life."
"Wait a second, send me his address and I will send him resources and security."
Wayne commanded.
"No, let him stand on his own feet. If you pull strings and give him a comfortable life, he will become lazy and unmotivated."
"Plus, I already gave him some facilities and a bodyguard."
Lara replied in a serious tone.
"Ok, fine"
"Just give me his phone no."
Wayne pleaded.
"Ok, I will send you."
Lara said.