As Emma's fourth brother, Ethan, listened to his subordinate's report, a small smile played on his lips.
"Not bad," he murmured to himself, a hint of pride in his voice. "She's just as decisive as I am. Maybe even more."
But then, a thought struck him. If this girl was indeed the one his family claimed had no real blood ties to them, why did she seem so much like him in temperament and action? The reports he'd heard about their so-called blood-related sister described someone entirely different—submissive, easily manipulated, lacking the fire he saw in this woman. A seed of doubt began to sprout in his mind.
"Something doesn't add up," Ethan muttered, leaning back in his chair. His sharp mind was already working through the possibilities. "If she's really just an imposter, why does she seem so... familiar? Like she's truly one of us."
He made a quick decision. "I want a discreet investigation," he ordered, his voice low and firm. "Dig deeper into her past. Don't leave any stone unturned. But make sure no one, especially the family, catches wind of this. I need to know the truth."
His subordinate nodded, understanding the gravity of the command. "Yes, sir. I'll ensure it's handled with the utmost secrecy."
As the man left to carry out his orders, Ethan considered informing his third brother, Logan Hamilton. The two of them had always shared a close bond, despite the chaos and ruthlessness that marked their lives. Logan, with his fiery temper and dominance in the underworld, was someone Ethan could rely on. But as he thought more about it, Vincent hesitated.
"If I tell Logan," Ethan thought, "he'll probably go off the rails. He might mobilize every gang under his control and turn the city upside down. That's not what we need right now."
No, it was better to keep this under wraps for the moment. Ethan knew how to handle situations with patience and precision. Unlike Logan, who often let his emotions drive his actions, Ethan preferred to gather all the information before making his move.
"We'll wait," he decided, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk. "Let's see what this investigation turns up first. If she really is our sister, we'll have to decide how to protect her... and how to deal with the rest of the family."
He allowed himself a small smirk at the thought. "This could get very interesting."
With that, Ethan leaned back in his chair, lost in thought. His mind was already mapping out potential scenarios and contingency plans. One thing was certain: if this girl truly was his sister, he wouldn't let anyone, not even their father, harm her again.