LRAB Chapter 157
Chapter 157
upon hearing what Ethan just said their faces froze mid-celebration, uncertain whether to continue mocking or prepare for another surprise.
"Other property?"
Marcus scoffed, but his voice wavered slightly.
His hand unconsciously moved to loosen his designer tie.
"What game are you playing now, Ethan?"
Sarah grabbed Thomas's arm nervously, her perfectly painted nails digging into his Armani jacket.
"He's lost it,"
she whispered, At that moment she brought out her phone ready to start recording to post on her social media.
"First trying to claim this house, now talking about another one? He's delusional!"
"Hey,"
Jake stepped forward, trying to hide his unease behind his bravado, though his legs trembled slightly. "you think I don't know your plans, you want to lead us to some random house and break in and claim we all did it"
His voice cracked on the last word.
"He's completely crazy,"
someone muttered from the back. "What if he's planning something dangerous? and is exactly what he's going to do."
immediately the words sent a ripple of fear through the group.
The crowd began backing away slowly, their designer shoes scuffing against pavement in their haste. Their earlier mockery replaced by genuine fear, perfectly styled hair now dampening with nervous sweat knowing that was Ethan's plan from the beginning.
"I'm not going anywhere else with him,"
one of them announced, his face draining of color. His hands shook as he checked his phone.
"He'll probably get us all arrested for breaking and entering. My father would kill me if I got involved in something illegal."
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His eyes gaze around.
"And not in an estate like this."
"Maybe he's angry,"
Thomas whispered.
"All our teasing made him lose it, and he decided to threaten us with this."
The others nodded frantically, their fashionable facades cracking as their imaginations spun wild scenarios of Ethan leading them into some criminal scheme.
At that moment Marcus suddenly straightened his shoulders, adjusting himself with renewed confidence.
"No, all of you wait."
he called out to the retreating group, his authority ringing in his voice.
"We should go with him."
"Are you insane?"
"First the renovation lies, now this? The Grand King mansion? You're definitely insane!"
The group huddled together like scared sheep, hurling insults from what they considered a safe distance.
Their bodies pressed together, seeking safety in numbers, designer clothes wrinkled in their fear.
Then everyone froze, mouths hanging open, as Ethan calmly walked right up to the forbidden gate.
Their voices died in their throats as he approached the point where no visitor had ever dared to stand. Even the bravest paparazzi kept their distance from this spot.
Ethan turned to face them, his expression unreadable as he said...
"Let's make a bet,"
Ethan's voice carried across the tense air, smooth as silk but sharp as steel.
"Since my seven-million-dollar house is under renovation, how about a tour of the Grand King mansion instead?"
Hearing what Ethan just said, Nervous laughter erupted from the group, tinged with hysteria.
Their bodies unconsciously huddled closer together for safety.
"You're actually insane,"
Jake snickered, though his voice trembled and his hands couldn't stop fidgeting with his designer tie. "If you can get us inside, I'll lick your shoes clean! Both of them!"
"Hell,"
Thomas added, trying to sound brave while shifting from foot to foot.
"I'll eat my Rolex if you can even get past those guards!"
His hand protectively covered his watch as he said it.
Marcus stepped forward with the big guys of other courses who have been keeping quiet since, they don't want to look like fools in front of everyone.
They are not afraid because of Ethan but because of the place they are in.
"You want a real bet? Fine."
His eyes glittered with malice, certain of his position.
"If you can get us inside the Grand King mansion, we'll crawl out of these estates on our knees. All of us."
"On our knees!"
the others echoed, nodding vigorously.
Sarah flipped her hair, smirking. "Like servants!"
"Through the whole estate," someone added, gaining courage from their certainty.
Upon hearing what they just said a slight smile curved Ethan's lips as he reached into his jacket.
The group's laughter before died instantly at his calm demeanor.
"Interesting proposition,"
he said smoothly, pulling out a document with practiced grace.
"Shall we put that in writing?"