Dylan and Ethan met in college. While Dylan was the sharp-witted, ambitious law student, Ethan was a cybersecurity prodigy who barely attended his classes but aced every test.
They were opposites—Dylan was polished and methodical, while Ethan was reckless, unpredictable, and lived for the thrill of outsmarting people.
Despite their differences, they clicked. Ethan admired Dylan for reasons even Dylan could not understand till this day. Meanwhile Dylan envied Ethan's freedom, confidence, and raw genius.
At one point, Ethan was the hottest thing on campus. Unfortunately nothing good lasts forever. Midway through their college life, Ethan was arrested and tried for fraud.
The last time Dylan heard from his friend was 2 years ago when he received a text from an unknown number—he claimed to be Ethan, with picture proof and job location.