If Val doesn't intervene, it's John that does. And MC even yells out his name when he first shows up. Then post-fight MC and John have a brief conversation before fleeing. I can't imagine Ethan doesn't hear his voice, as he's conscious and yells after the MC about who is going to end up hurting because of what happened (Erynn).I'm not sure about them remembering as it's not a canon event, sometimes Val will help you if you have enough points. But we shall see I guess. My hope is that the whole Ethan thing gets wrapped up quickly so we can move past it honestly.
As it's been an ongoing drama in Erynn and MC's life since they were 16 and 13 years old, respectively, I don't think it's going to disappear next chapter, and will probably drag on for a while.
- First they have to collect the evidence;
- Then get to the CEO;
- Then convince the CEO that there is a problem.
- Will the CEO accept it or try and bury it to protect his son?
- Then Ethan will likely be out for revenge of some kind. Assuming the police can even be involved, there'd have to be time for an investigation. Will his cronies just disappear into the night?
- Ethan knows where Erynn and MC live. If he figures out John's identify his home, Iris, and business will be at risk.
Should the story wrap up too quickly, it'll just become a high school and college drama. Not inherently a bad thing, but I suspect the main arc will run for many more updates.