The next day, when Ethan woke up from his bed, it was already ten o'clock.
By then, the sky was bright, and everything in sight was covered in white. The only color breaking the monotony was the wooden tones used as accents throughout the room.
But before Ethan could fully wake up, little angel Elena had already climbed onto his neck, pinching his face as she said, "Time to get up!"
"Oh, baby, you're up so early." Ethan affectionately held his daughter close and planted several kisses on her before sitting up in bed.
Looking out the floor-to-ceiling window at the lush, beautifully maintained garden that Jessica had cultivated, Ethan's mood instantly lifted.
After having breakfast with his family, Ethan drove back to the company.
The moment he stepped into the office, he saw Tom sitting outside, waiting for him.
"Come in," Ethan said, knowing exactly what Tom wanted to report. Without hesitation, he signaled Yuffie to leave the office.
Once the door was shut tightly, Tom took out a storage card and handed it to Ethan. "I followed them to the port last night and captured their departure."
Ethan inserted the storage card into his computer and examined the photos.
The images clearly showed Epstein and Bob Weinstein boarding the cruise ship, followed by a group of young women. Each of them was dressed revealingly, their figures exuding sensuality.
"Hmm, anything else?" Ethan propped his chin on his hand, raising an eyebrow.
"No, their security was extremely tight. I couldn't get any closer," Tom replied honestly.
"Alright, do you have a backup?"
"No."
"Good… From now on, stop tracking them." Ethan thought for a moment before saying, "We're not in a position to intervene in this matter just yet. If they notice someone tailing them, things could turn very bad. Instead, I'll have a detective handle this through online methods."
This was no small matter. When the Island scandal was exposed, it captured the attention of the entire U.S. and even the world. Everyone was fixated on Epstein's list, hoping to uncover the names of those who had visited the island.
But it wasn't until 2024 that the list was gradually made public under court orders, revealing the involvement of elites across various industries—including multiple former presidents.
If Ethan tried to expose this with his own resources while remaining undetected, it would be nothing short of a fantasy.
Once Epstein and his associates caught wind of his actions, not only would Ethan's own safety be at risk, but his family would also be in grave danger.
That's why he abandoned the idea of direct surveillance and instead planned to use hackers to achieve his goal.
"Hello, Detective."
"Ethan, what's up?"
Shortly after Tom left, Ethan called a detective.
Ethan got straight to the point. "I need you to plant some information on the dark web."
Yes, he wasn't even going to use his own hackers. Instead, he intended to turn Epstein's island into a widely circulated rumor, letting the dark web spread it to other hackers.
There would always be curious people in this world—whether motivated by money or a sense of justice. Once they caught wind of such a rumor, some would undoubtedly take action and attempt to uncover the truth.
Ethan didn't expect to immediately rescue the innocent children involved, but at the very least, he couldn't let Epstein and his kind continue their crimes unchecked for as long as they had in the previous timeline.
After confirming the plan with the detective, Ethan finally felt at ease. He opened YouTube, intending to check out the latest promotional videos for other films, hoping to draw some inspiration.
But to his surprise, the first video that popped up was a cover song.
Looking at the girl on the screen, Ethan felt a strange sense of familiarity.
He clicked on the video and saw a slender brunette singing with great confidence.
She was covering Mariah Carey's Vision of Love. Ethan put on his headphones and listened carefully.
The girl's vocal skills were impressive—her voice was relaxed, and though still somewhat youthful, it already carried a distinctive personal style.
Halfway through the song, Ethan finally dug up the girl's name from his memory.
In fact, this name, in a way, stood on the same level as Taylor Swift.
Ariana Grande—the global pop sensation whom fans affectionately called "Ari."
This girl was born in Florida. As a child, she had performed in children's theater and even sung the U.S. national anthem for the Florida Panthers ice hockey team. According to her own account, she had wanted to release an album since she was 14, but her manager had flatly rejected the idea. Because of this, her dream of making music didn't come true until Republic Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, discovered her.
That's right—Republic Records again.
Ethan realized that he had once again set his sights on an artist that Republic Records had originally scouted—just like with Taylor Swift.
What a blessing from the goddess of fate.
Ethan chuckled to himself.
Luckily, Ariana Grande had not yet been discovered by Republic Records and was still an amateur musician.
Without hesitation, he immediately called the agent for Angel Declaration, instructing him to find Ariana Grande and sign her as a singer.
In fact, in the original timeline, it wasn't long before Ariana Grande was discovered and signed as a singer. She had been noticed precisely because of her YouTube covers.
Ethan clicked on her profile and saw that she hadn't uploaded many videos yet, and her viewership was still modest.
Now was the perfect time to act.
"Sorry, Giorgio." Ethan murmured to himself, raising his cup and lightly tapping it against a nearby ornament—as if making a toast in absentia.
If Giorgio knew that Ethan had snatched away what would have been Republic Records' two biggest stars, he'd probably have a heart attack from sheer frustration.
After finalizing the Ariana Grande deal, Ethan followed up on Harvey Weinstein's case.
These past few days, Weinstein's sexual assault scandal remained the hottest topic in America. Media outlets were digging furiously, trying to uncover more victims. With additional leaks from private investigators, journalists had more than enough material to bombard Weinstein's legal team, leaving them overwhelmed.
Not to mention the audio recordings from Liz and Ambra. If there had been only one, Weinstein might have found some way to argue his case.
But two recordings—separated by years yet reinforcing each other—were a death blow.
With such irrefutable evidence, actresses who had once remained silent finally spoke up. Ashley Judd and Uma Thurman, standing before reporters, shared the inappropriate advances Weinstein had made toward them.
The news spread across the country like wildfire. Even Ethan was surprised and gave Uma a call to check on her.
But this was far from the end—this was only the beginning.
More women stepped forward.
Model Lauren Young told reporters that Weinstein had lured her in under the pretense of discussing a script, then sexually assaulted her and masturbated in front of her.
His genitals, she described, looked as if they had been cut off and stitched back together—absolutely repulsive.
The moment she said this, it became the headline for every major media outlet.
Within hours, the entire country knew that Weinstein's private parts seemed to have been mutilated.
With so many allegations coming to light, the Los Angeles District Attorney announced a full-scale investigation into Weinstein. Prosecutors immediately began gathering evidence and preparing to present the case to a grand jury.
Americans—and people worldwide—were glued to the developments. Every day, they eagerly awaited new testimonies and more celebrities stepping forward. Even some lesser-known actresses saw an opportunity and falsely claimed Weinstein had assaulted them, hoping to gain attention.
Of course, many of the accusations were real.
Dawn Dunning claimed that in 2004, while working as a nightclub waitress in New York, she met Weinstein. He promised to help her become an actress, but in private meetings, he groped her and even suggested a threesome with his assistant in exchange for three film contracts.
Another woman, model Taralei Wolf, had a similar experience. She said she met Weinstein while bartending in 2005, and a week later, during what was supposed to be a script discussion, he forced himself on her.
Both women expressed their willingness to testify in court, though their appearances would ultimately depend on the prosecution.
At this point, Ethan no longer needed to intervene.
The courts and the press wouldn't let Weinstein go. Nor would the women testifying against him.
As the person who had set this chain of events in motion, Ethan had done his job. He had lifted the curtain, exposing Weinstein's despicable nature—now, he could step back.
What he hadn't expected, however, was that Tom had somehow ended up with a girlfriend.
Liz.
She had fallen for Tom, seemingly unbothered by his cold and sometimes ruthless demeanor. Instead, she embraced it.
Ethan couldn't help but marvel at how unpredictable fate could be.
Meanwhile, Ariana Grande had officially signed with Angelic Records.
The moment she heard Ethan's name, she signed the contract without a second thought.
When she finally met Ethan in person at the company, he asked curiously, "Why didn't you take more time to think about it?"
Ariana shrugged excitedly. "I love Saw, Ethan! I'm obsessed with horror movies. I never miss a single horror film from Norton's Eye!"
Her answer genuinely surprised him. He hadn't expected Ariana Grande to be such a hardcore horror fan.
"Then you must love The Conjuring," Ethan said, referring to one of his company's horror hits.
"Of course!" Ariana nodded eagerly. "I loved it. James Wan's direction was terrifying. That feeling of chills running down my spine—I still remember it vividly."
"Haha! You should talk to James Wan more. He spends all his time buried in libraries researching horror folklore."
"That's amazing!" Ariana nearly jumped for joy.
"By the way, have you thought about your music plans?" Ethan shifted the conversation to business.
"To be honest…" Ariana sat up straight. "Not really."
"No rush," Ethan reassured her. "You don't have to think about a full album yet—just focus on a single."
He knew now wasn't the time for her to make a big move. It would take another two years before she truly found her artistic direction and aligned it with market trends.
For now, working with the producers in the company was enough.
After seeing Ariana off, Ethan immediately shifted gears to his next priority.
Preparations for 007 were underway. As the director, Ethan had to work closely with the production team to set the film's tone.
But this wouldn't be difficult. Ethan had no intention of making major changes to the original version, so production moved swiftly. By the end of the year, the 007 crew had officially begun filming in the UK.
Meanwhile, across the ocean in the United States, independent blogger Vincenzo had just purchased the latest issue of SuperCyc. After reading it, he was left utterly shaken.
"Oh my God… So that's how it is!"
He never imagined that a comic book could completely shake his worldview.
Over the past few months, as Lucy's Earth arc had unfolded, he had already been through an emotional rollercoaster with every plot twist.
But after finishing the latest issue—one that revealed the truth—he was in complete shock.
Even as he lay in bed that night, his mind wouldn't stop racing, consumed by the story's revelations.
In recent issues, SuperCyc protagonist, Lucy, had begun uncovering the truth about Earth and recruiting heroes from different historical periods.
These included:
Reese, a royal knight from the Middle Ages
Cleopatra, the stunning Egyptian princess
Adonijah, heir to King Solomon
David, a soldier from World War II
Peel, a cyber-age police officer
Together, this unique team was tasked with uncovering the hidden origins of superpowers on Earth.
Lucy served as their guide and the heart of the team.
Thanks to their efforts, the truth about Earth was gradually unveiled.
First, there was the question of who had first developed superpowers.
From a temporal perspective, it was undoubtedly Lucy—since her consciousness had traveled back to the dawn of Earth's existence.
But in the physical world, who was truly the first super-powered being?
Did they awaken their abilities on their own? Or were they given their powers—by something greater?
Then there was the colossal entity Lucy had seen—something utterly not of this world.
Was it a god? An alien? Or could it be the very deity Earth's religions worshipped?
And if this entity harbored hostility toward Earth, why hadn't it simply destroyed the planet?
If it was benevolent, why had it consumed the surrounding celestial bodies, leaving Earth isolated in a cosmic void?
Was there something on Earth capable of resisting it?
These questions kept piling up, each more mind-bending than the last.
This latest issue of SuperCyc, boldly titled The Truth of Earth, promised to answer them.
The result?
It became an instant sensation.
Comic book stores had lines stretching around the block. Vincenzo had wanted to buy two copies for his collection but he didn't even have the chance.
After he finished reading the whole book, he decided to grab a few more copies because he believed that this comic book would become a masterpiece in the eyes of comic fans!
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