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Chapter 31: The new owner
The entire lobby seemed to hold its breath as the president of Royal City Bank strode inside. The attendants who had mocked Ethan only minutes ago now stood stiffly in line, their whispers dying into silence.Stella Damascus hurried to the front, adjusting her blazer, her expression carefully schooled into one of respectful confidence. She tried to hide the unease fluttering in her chest. A surprise visit from the president could mean anything—but it never meant something ordinary.“Mr. President,” she greeted, bowing slightly. “We are honored by your presence. If we had known—”“Save it,” the president cut her off with a flick of his hand. His voice carried authority so sharp it silenced the entire floor. He stepped past her without even looking, moving toward the center of the lobby.“Gather everyone. Now.”The command rippled like thunder and within minutes, every employee—from Stella to the lowest cashier—stood in a rigid line before him. The guards who had escorted Ethan out m
Chapter 30: The call that changed everything
The glass doors closed behind Ethan with a heavy thud as the guards ushered him out. The crowd of employees that had gathered in the lobby watched him go with a mixture of pity and mockery. Some chuckled under their breath, others whispered cruel jokes.“Did you see his face? He really thought he could open an account with fifty million!”“Ex-con or not, the man’s delusional.”“Emma must be regretting him every single day.”Their words slid off Ethan like rain on stone. He did not lash out, did not argue, did not even slow his steps. He walked through their ridicule with the same calm composure he had carried inside.Only when he stepped outside, into the sharp glare of the afternoon sun, did Ethan finally let his composure loosen. The cool, conditioned air of the bank had shielded him from Stella’s venom, but out here the sunlight struck him like judgment—hot, merciless and unyielding. He narrowed his eyes, exhaling slowly as if emptying his lungs of her insults.Since his return fro
Chapter 29: The manager behind the door
The door to the manager’s office was tall, glass-framed, and carried the weight of importance. Even before Ethan stepped inside, he could feel the eyes of the crowd boring into his back. Some were smirking, others whispering wagers on how quickly he would be thrown out. To them, this was entertainment—a fool marching to his own humiliation.The attendant pushed the door open with a flourish that said more than words. Go on, let’s see how far you get.Ethan entered.The office was spacious, and behind the wide desk sat a woman in a navy-blue suit, her hair perfectly styled, her posture radiating control.It was Stella Damascus.Emma’s former friend.Stella had been there alongside Jennifer and Tracy, when the truth had spilled out—that Ethan was the man Emma had had a one-night stand with.And when it was revealed that Ethan wasn’t just some fleeting mistake, but Emma’s actual husband, Stella had been the first to stand, sneering as though Emma had dragged herself through the mud.She
Chapter 28: The weight of fifty million
The morning sun was sharp against the glass towers as Ethan stepped out of the cab and onto the polished pavement. His destination loomed before him—the pristine Royal City Bank, the kind that prided itself on serving only the wealthiest clients.He pushed open the heavy doors, stepping into a hall filled with marble floors, golden accents, and a chill of artificial air. Well-dressed attendants flitted about, their smiles professional but hollow. To most of the people inside, Ethan was just another ordinary man in plain clothes, a nobody wandering into a place meant for the elite.He approached one of the counters, where a young attendant glanced up at him with practiced courtesy.“Yes, sir. How may I help you today?” she asked, her tone clipped yet not impolite.“I’d like to open an account,” Ethan said evenly.“Of course,” she replied, pulling out the necessary forms. “And what’s your initial deposit amount?”“Fifty million.”For a moment, silence. The attendant blinked, her pen f
Chapter 27: Another chance to try again
"Now get out of my sight!" Mylo barked at the waitress who scowled away in shame as everyone in the café couldn't help take their eyes of her."I'm very sorry for the way she treated you," Mylo went ahead to apologise, but Ethan’s mind was already elsewhere.Mylo, now beaming with pride and gratitude, clapped him warmly on the shoulder.“You know, you’ve done more for me than I can ever repay. If not for you, I would have never stood here today as the man I am. Let me host you tonight. There are some people you should meet—friends, partners… men of influence. I believe they need to know your name.”Ethan studied Mylo for a moment, the corners of his lips tugging slightly upward. Mylo had indeed changed and it filled him with a quiet satisfaction to see the man who was once an inmate now walking tall.“Very well,” Ethan replied. His voice was calm, but the weight beneath it was unshakable. “I’ll join you. But there’s something I must deal with first.”Mylo frowned. “Deal with?”Ethan’s
Chapter 26: The return of an old ally
Ethan watched as Bruno and Clara strutted out of the café, their laughter sharp, echoing like cruel daggers in the silence they left behind. His hand brushed lightly against the pocket where the Supreme Black Card rested.Enough.He had endured insult after insult, swallowed humiliation until it threatened to choke him—but no more. If the Supreme Black Card was going to draw attention, then let it. If the truth was going to blaze through this room, then so be it.After all, one swipe of that card, and the balance of power would tilt. The café would learn, in one instant, who truly stood above. Bruno and Clara’s arrogance would dissolve into ashes. The waitress, smug in her petty scorn, would regret every word and every glance of disdain.The crowd’s gaze clung to him, hungry, expectant. Ethan was no longer just a man with an unpaid bill—he was the unfolding spectacle, the center of gravity pulling every pair of eyes. No one dared look away. Everyone waited to see how this scene would
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