LRAB Chapter 174
Chapter 174
Ethan's sudden action sent shockwaves through the room. The sound of shattering glass echoed through the showroom, causing everyone to freeze in their tracks. At that moment Serenity gasped, her hand flying to her mouth, as she watched the scene unfold before her eyes.
Director John, who had been groveling at Ethan's feet just moments before, collapsed to the floor, his face ashen with disbelief. He stared at the ruined car, his mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
The boss, too, seemed stunned by Ethan's actions. His eyes widened, and he took a step back, as if trying to distance himself from the situation.
Ethan, however, remained calm and composed.
At that moment he tossed the baton aside, the metal clanging against the floor. Then he turned to Director John, a small smile playing on his lips.
"Remember our bet, John?"
he asked, his voice low and measured.
"You said that if I could afford this car, you would pay for the first repair. Well, I think it's time for you to pay up."
Upon hearing what Ethan just said Director John's face paled even further, and he began to tremble. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out.
Ethan then turned to the boss, his expression one of cool indifference. "How much for the front glass?"
he asked, his tone casual.
immediately the boss blinked, his mind struggling to process the question.
"Two million dollars,"
he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.
Ethan turned to Director John, who was still crumpled on the floor, his face a mask of despair.
"According to our bet,"
Ethan said, his voice as cold as ice, "you will be paying for the damages."
Director John's eyes widened in horror, and he began to shake his head frantically.
"No, no, no,"
he stammered, his voice cracking with emotion.
"I can't afford that. It's too much. Please, Mr. Ethan, have mercy."
But Ethan remained unmoved. He stared down at the man, his gaze unwavering.
"You brought this upon yourself, John,"
he said, his words cutting through the air like a knife.
"You chose to make that bet, and now you must face the consequences."
Upon hearing what Ethan just said, Director John's face crumpled, and he began to sob uncontrollably. His body shook with the force of his tears, and he buried his face in his hands, unable to bear the weight of Ethan's gaze.
Ethan nodded, his jaw clenching. "I'll go with you,"
he said, his voice firm.
"I heard everything he said, and I agree. We need to find out what he wants."
Ethan knows what Noah wants, but it seems his earlier Punishments weren't strong enough for him.
Not long after Ethan and Serenity arrived at the designated location, a sense of unease hanging heavy in the air.
The place was desolate, a far cry from the bustling city streets they had left behind.
The silence was eerie, broken only by the sound of their footsteps on the cracked pavement.
As they approached the meeting point, a figure emerged from the shadows.
It was Noah, his face twisted into a deadly smile.
At that moment Serenity gasped, her hand flying to her mouth in shock. She had thought Noah was in the hospital reserving treatment,
but here he was, standing before them, very much strong.
Noah spread his arms wide, his voice booming across the empty space.
"Surprise!"
he exclaimed, his eyes glinting with malice.
"I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me, didn't you, Ethan?"
At that moment Ethan remained silent, his face an unreadable mask. He had known this moment would come, but he had hoped it would be later rather than sooner.
immediately Noah took a step forward, his gaze locked on Ethan. "You made a mistake, letting me live that day," Continue reading at empire
he said, his voice dripping with venom.
"And now, you're going to face the consequences of your actions."
However Serenity looked between the two men, her face a picture of confusion.
"What's going on here?"
she demanded, her voice shaking. "Noah, what are you talking about?"
immediately Noah turned to Serenity, a cruel smile playing on his lips.
"Oh, my dear Serenity,"
he said, his voice sickly sweet.
"You have no idea who you've been associating with. Ethan isn't who you think he is. He's a killer, a cold-blooded murderer."