SWNOVELS Chapter 503: Troublemaker
At the CC Club, Leyton Sterling was in a top-floor private room. He was conspiring with Ethan Channing, feeling extremely anxious and unable to wait any longer to see Terrence fall. Pretending to be insane was no longer an option for him. Earlier that day, Terrence had sent an acupuncturist to treat him, and the long needles piercing his head were both painful and terrifying.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Ethan Channing glanced coldly at Leyton Sterling. "It won't be long before Terrence is taken away by the prosecutor's office. Once Sterling Corporation collapses, Terrence's legend will end." Leyton Sterling didn't fully understand Ethan Channing's methods, but hearing that Terrence would be taken away by the prosecutor's office excited him. "Mr. Channing, I'll be waiting for the good news." Leyton Sterling didn't know what grudge Ethan Channing held against Terrence, but he believed that the enemy of his enemy was his friend.
Ethan Channing waved impatiently. "Leave now."
Leyton Sterling left with a sense of joy, got into a taxi, and as they passed by a riverbank where people were holding a memorial service, he frowned. "What bad luck." It wasn't the Day of the Dead, so those people must have been mourning their deceased relatives. Most people found such scenes unlucky.
After muttering to himself, Leyton Sterling glanced at the taxi's clock and noticed the date-it was the anniversary of the day he had killed someone ten years ago. This realization made him feel even more unlucky. Back then, he was still a minor and had taken one of Terrence's cars out for a drive with a chauffeur. Terrence had so many cars that he wouldn't notice one missing from his garage.
At that time, Terrence was busy undergoing tests from Grandma Sterling and didn't pay attention to minor matters like this. Initially, the chauffeur drove the car, but Leyton Sterling soon wanted to drive himself despite not having a license. The chauffeur, unable to disobey him, handed over the wheel.
Feeling the thrill of speed, Leyton Sterling drove recklessly fast, leading to the tragic accident where he hit and killed two pedestrians. Panicked and unlicensed, Leyton Sterling had no choice but to pay off the chauffeur to take the blame. The shadow of that incident lingered deeply in his mind even after ten years.
After Leyton Sterling left, Ethan Channing opened a bookshelf behind him to reveal a shrine with his parents' portraits. Facing the riverbank, Ethan Channing sighed. "Dad, Mom, soon I will make sure those who caused your deaths are punished and force Terrence to repent before you."
"Mr. Channing, Terrence is here again; he's in a booth in the lobby," reported one of his subordinates.
Hearing that Terrence had arrived on his parents' death anniversary fueled Ethan Channing's hatred even more; his eyes turned blood-red with rage. "Understood. Go down first and don't alert him."
After paying respects to his parents, Ethan Channing went downstairs dressed as just another guest at the club.
As soon as Ethan Channing appeared, Terrence noticed him. He had accurately predicted that Ethan Channing would show up if he did.
"Brother, long time no see," Ethan Channing greeted with a smile and raised his glass as he approached. "We met here last time." Terrence was sitting alone in a booth enjoying the lively dance performances on stage amidst deafening DJ music.
Terrence raised his glass in acknowledgment. "I remember."
"Alone?" Ethan Channing sat down beside him.
"Just having some drinks," Terrence replied calmly.
Curious about why Terrence would come here alone for drinks, Ethan Channing asked, "If you don't mind sharing, what's bothering you?"
Terrence said candidly, "Some company issues; I'm facing some trouble."
Terrence's straightforwardness caught Ethan Channing off guard; he hadn't expected an actual answer to his casual question.
Ethan Channing smiled. "As men, it's impossible for our careers to always go smoothly."
Terrence nodded in agreement. "You're right; ups and downs are normal. But a fortune teller told me I'm dealing with troublemakers this year, so I have to be cautious."