Revenge of the billionaire heir

Chapter 5

Lester's mouth dropped open in disbelief. He thought Sean was bluffing as he certainly couldn't buy that type of villa, especially with the money he had- if he had any at all.

“You want to buy it?” He asked once again to be sure he heard properly.

Lester felt Sean was bluffing and wanted to call his bluff, embarrassing him in front of everyone.

Sean shrugged. “Bring it. If you get it, then I'll pay.”

Lester turned his back to them pretending as though he was looking for something. 

He smiled mischievously before he reached for the intercom, pressing a button that would patch him to his secretary.

“Jane darling, why don't you step into the office for a little bit?” He says, waiting for her confirmation before he tacks on something. “Oh, and bring the Marques file along with you.”

He rubbed his hands in anticipation, ready to humiliate Sean. “My secretary is coming up with the necessary documents and contracts. Although I have to warn you, this particular villa is not less than $50 million.”

Everyone looked so shocked, most especially Sean and his former girlfriend.

“Don't you have something cheaper?” Duke croaked out, drawing attention to himself.

Of course, Lester did, but he feared that Sean might prove him wrong if it was lower, which was why he set it as high as he could.

“Unfortunately, no.” Lester lied.

“It's okay,” Amelia cooed, rubbing her hands down Duke's chest while she leaned forward on tiptoe to plant a kiss on his cheeks. “No matter how expensive it might be, I'm sure Duke here is more than capable. Right, darling?”

Duke nodded jerkily, sliding a glance at Sean.

Fuck, why wasn't the guy saying anything instead of staring like a fucking statue?!

Duke started to sweat, tension cooling his muscles.

The only reason why he went along with this stupid idea was because he hoped that halfway through, Sean would back out giving Duke an excuse to do the same.

Duke seized Amelia's hand, whispering into her ear. “Don't you think we should call this off? I had no idea that it would be this expensive.”

“What are you talking about?”

*The villa!” He pointed out. “I thought you said Sean did lnt have money.”

“He doesn't, as poor as a church rat,” Amelia confirms.

“Then why isn't he backing out? That's what any sane person would do, isn't it?”

Amelia didn't say anything, staring hard at Sean.

While Sean waited for the entire process to go through, Chloe touched his arm making him turn.

“Sean…”

“What is it?” He was concerned. “Are you okay?”

“I'm fine.” She waved him away, glancing over his shoulder at Lester before looking into his eyes. “Are you sure you want to do this?”

“Why shouldn't I?” Sean's as confused.

“Well, you're still in debt with Amelia and you have paid the compensation fee she asked of you.” She touched his hand. “I'm not sure it's the right decision to make.”

Sean paused, thinking over what she said. 

Chloe might be right but then again, he was tired of doing things solely for others, and just once…he wanted to prove that he was something other than what they thought of him.

“Thanks, Chloe…but I'm still buying the house.” He glanced at Lester. “Besides, the contract has already been bought.”

Duke chose that moment to speak up, probably eavesdropping into their conversation. “You don't have to go through with it if you don't want to. You can also back out if you don't have the money.”

“Is that for me or you?” Sean stared Duke down, fully aware of his capacity.

“Hey!” Amelia stepped up defensively. 

“You don't get to talk to Duke like that! Contrary to you, he's not poor and he is more than capable of satisfying me…in every way.” She practically glued her body to his.

“What she said.” Duke nods.

Jane comes back in with a contract for the house in both hands, setting them on the table.

Without another thought, Sean bent to pick up the pen and sign on the dotted line.

He'd like to see who was ‘poor’ now.

“Your cards sir,” Jane stretched forth her hands after the contracts had been signed. 

Sean reached into his pocket, placing his credit card in her palm. Jane walked over to Duke, and he did the same thing.

She walked out through the same door she came in, leaving everyone in suspense.

Not Sean though.

He was confident it would go through on his end.

Amelia jumped up, letting out a squeal of excitement as she wrapped her hands around Duke's neck. “Oh baby, you're the best!” She giggled, cutting a side eye on Sean's way. “Thank you for buying me a house! I knew I didn't make a mistake in choosing you, darling!”

Sean turned away from them in disgust, tapping his feet on the floor impatiently. He was waiting for the lady to come back.

As if she could read his thoughts, she walked in with both cards in her palm.

Handing over the contracts to Lester, she straightened her dress. “Unfortunately sir, I swiped both cards across the machine but only one of them went through. The transaction was successful on one account while the other couldn't pay due to insufficient balance.”

Amelia let out a mocking laughter, staring at Sean.

“You should have just backed out when Duke gave you an out, instead of embarrassing yourself…but then again, that's what you do best.” She admired her fingernails, addressing Lester. “You should call the guards so they can lock him up and throw away the key for such lies. I mean they have to be punishable right?”

Sean wasn't so surprised that Amelia would throw him to the dogs so fast.

Letser looked to be considering what she said when footsteps reached our ears.

A tall man with a severe face folded into a frown came running into the office.

Everyone wondered who he was but Lester's face had gone pale..

The guy pointed a bony finger at Lester, scowling. “You're going to be fired!”