In one of the high buildings, at the top floor. Ethan hurried into the office after greeting the secretory. Two handsome men were sitting there. While one was leaning on the couch leisurely and carefree as if this was his office, the other was sitting in the boss's chair, like an ice sculpture.
"BRO, BRO, guess what"
"Ethan didn't I tell you to knock on the door before coming? Someone will throw us out with this behavior." Elijah, Ethan's older brother and the heir to the Cartor company, was comfortably sitting on the coach, while smirking toward the guy sitting on the boss's chair.
The person in question, gave him a disgusted look, then kept working on the document in front of him.
"It doesn't matter, you won't believe what happened". Ethan ignored the teasing interaction, and kept going.
"And what could it be that made my dear brother this excited? If it was a stupid entertainment gossip again, I'll be the one throwing you from here." Elijah looked at his brother with raised eyebrows, his beautiful eyes were looking at him with a faint smile.
Although it was a warm smile, Ethan knew better. His brother was really a mean bastard and won't hesitated in beating his ass.
"NO, while I was at home doing some work, I received an alert that someone was trying to hack my system"
Both guys were indifferent, afterall, they are well aware of what Ethan do for works.
"While trying to defend and attack back, I was totally crushed."
That gained the attention of the two. Elijah's eyes widened in disbelief, while the other one raised his head and looked toward him with a frown,
"You said what?? You were crushed and lost and yet your excited?" Elijah was seriously doubting his brother sanity. Could it be that the loss for the first time made him crazy? Could it be the shock?
Elijah was seriously worried, for he knows his brother abilities. No one had ever managed to suppress him, and now for the first time someone did. That means that it's a stronger opponent, and that calls danger. So why in the holly hell is this stupid brother of his happy?
"Did they stole your information? Do they know who you are? We should be careful.."
Before Elijah could continue, Ethan cut him while chuckling, "relax big bro, I know you care about me, but no need to worry"
Both men looked at him with disgusting looks, "your aware the danger of what you're saying?"
"yep"
" and you're still not worried?"
"that's because I know the guy who did that, and I know he won't harm me"
The office was silent, with both men looking at him like a monkey in a zoo.
Elijah sighed like he was done with him and said: "dear brother… if you knew someone that amazing, then why haven't you introduced us to him? We could use his abilities, because it seems yours sucks."
Actually, both of them were intrigued to know about this person.
Ethan chuckled and replied: "Great way to get rid of me but in your dreams. I said I know him but not personally."
Before either any of them give him a scorned and witty answer he said:
"DARKRUNE"
The room went silent, if you throw a pin to the ground, you'll hear it's sound.
Elijah froze, his eyes growing wide with shock. While the other guy, finally looked taken aback. He raised his eyebrows and said for the first time: "What? Didn't he fade for the last year?"
"Exactly, now you understand me. But it seems the dude is back, and this time he attacked me, hehehe, I finally caught his eyes, aren't I amazing??"
Both guys looked back at each other, they knew of Ethan abilities, but could it really be DARKRUNE? If it was him, they don't have to worry about leaking of information, after all, they are well aware of that guy lunatic actions. But why did he come back now? After a whole year of disappearance?
"I know you guys won't believe me. Here see this."
Ethan opened his Tap screen and showed it to them: "this is his signature, he left it after crushing my system, I've been cleaning and restoring for 3 hours, but I still need to do more, it will take me at least 2 to 3 days."
"WOW, for real, the lunatic is back?? That's something"
"See I told you"
"Well, gotta congratulate you little brother. If you caught this guy's eyes, means you've improved a lot"
"hehehehe, I'll accept all kind of gifts, won't be picky"
Ethan chuckled at his brother shameless acts, but didn't say anything, he looked to the left and said: " yo, Adam, weren't you looking for this guy?"
Adam Jones, 30 years-old, was the heir to Jones corporation. It was number one company in the country. It specialized in every domain. There's not an investment, or project that it doesn't have a finger in.
"yeah, I tried all kind of means to find him, but to no vail."
"no kidding!! why are you looking for him? Be careful of pissing him off. Do you know what happened to the last person who tried finding him?" Ethan exclaimed in shock.
Sigh …"I'm well aware, but I'm not looking for him for trouble, but for collaboration."
Ethan was puzzled and then looked toward his brother for explanation.
"haaa, well this bastard is thinking of entering the technology domain. He's thinking of producing AI robots. But he needs a genius to collaborate with for this domain is not easy, and very risky."
Ethan nodded his head. "With the development of technology, AI is dominating the market. Robots' development is not easy and complicated, but, it's also a rising industry. However, according to my information, there doesn't seem to be particularly outstanding products in the domestic and foreign markets."
"that's why he's been looking for the best in the field."
"umm… with DARKRUNE abilities, he'll be able to develop this AI robot easily. However, with his personality…well, could luck in recruiting him"
Elijah gave his brother a dirty look then looked toward his best friend, they are actually childhood friends, "well at least he's back now, no? but why did he disappear all this time?"
Ethan looked at his brother like he's stupid, "And how would we know? Do we look like a fortuneteller to you? Stop asking stupid questions and get your ass back to the company. I'm not obligated to be dragged in your place and work"
Elijah glared at his brother and wanted to curse him, and why should he take over the work? It was family business; his little brother could take it as well. "And why should I? who said I should take over the company? Who said you can't?"
Ethan smirked toward his brother and said: "I'm a good brother that doesn't covet my brother position,"
Elijah wanted to smack his brother's stupid face. What covets my position? Who said I want that position in the first place? Both the carter siblings are actually the same, they and free spirits men who likes to play around and party, but since Ethan refuse to do anything in the company, Elijah had to take the full responsibility. And that's why he drags him every once in a while, to the gym and practice boxing with him to release the stress, while it's actually beating his little brother ass with the excuse of training.
Adam looked at both brothers bickering about the position of the company heir, and smiled slightly. It's normal to see brothers fighting over who takes over the company, but usually because each one wants the position for himself. But in the case of these two brothers, it's totally the opposite. It's fighting over who can run away and be a slacker. Which is indeed amusing and refreshing.
"Ahh… right, the guys are waiting for us in the club tonight. Are you coming?"
"No, it's bothersome"
"C'monn man, don't be boring, it's been a while when all of us met. Just swing by say hi, have a drink and leave."
"haa… it's noisy and crowded."
"duh it's a club", Ethan shot Adam an 'obviously' look.
"haaa… fine but I'm not staying for long"
"hehehe it's fine, trust we'll have fun"
Adam looked at Elijah like he's stupid, and shook his head. The fun he was talking about was drinking and making out with women. Not his cup of tea. Actually, Adam has been single since his birth, he never had a scandal with a women nor rumors. For he doesn't enjoy doing this stuff.
He's not a virgin, but uninterested in sex. It's not easy to love someone, remembering his mother… in every deep love, there lies a shadow of sorrow.