Ethan went up to his room after seeing Jason off. It was around 11:00 PM. He quickly changed into comfortable clothes and sat at his desk. The adrenaline from the night—the real estate intrigue and the North End violence—was slowly mixing with the sweet awkwardness of his goodbye with Hailey.
He checked his black iPhone 17 Pro Max. Security notifications confirmed that Jason's team had safely arrived at the Boston mansion. He took a sip of water, trying to settle his mind.
[Come on, Champion. Don't fall asleep. I know you're dying to see if the girl who grabbed your package in the car has replied. It's time for the victim to apologize for enjoying the ride too much, handsome.]
Ethan opened his stock market app on his iPhone to review his investment data, attempting to anchor himself in routine. However, his mind kept flashing back to Hailey's dramatic sprint away from him.
