The Lost Heir: The Rise Of Ethan Walker

A stolen card

“Stole from you?” Ethan was stunned, as he never expected her to say such a thing. Wasn't it hilarious? This ring was given to him just today by that mysterious woman, yet Charlotte had to act like she had seen it before. 

How and why?

The securities frowned as they looked over at him, their eyes revealing how disgusted they were.

“How dare you hurt an elderly woman and steal from her? Do you know there are consequences for such actions?” one of the guards sneered.

“That’s not true. I only came here to make some transactions with the bank. This woman came looking for trouble with me.” Ethan explained quickly since the men looked like they might rain punches at him and also use their electric batons to hurt him.

“Hahahaha, this loser is indeed very useless. Can a nobody like you have a business with such a prestigious bank? Do you think it's similar to that wretched bar you are working in? Wake up to reality, trash!” Charlotte, who was holding her back, pretending to be in severe pain, suddenly prostrated back to normal as she harrumphed.

“Even if you want to dream big, don't you think it should end on the street instead?” Fiona chirped in.

As expected, no one believed him. In fact, they took it as him blowing air just to save himself.

“This bank is the largest in the city. To be able to even be eligible for a bronze card, a customer must have at least one million dollars in their account.” Charlotte continued.

“There are platinum cards, diamond cards, and supreme black cards. The higher the deposit, the higher the level will be. Owning such a card is like a symbol of status from the Bank. Now tell me, which of them do you think someone of your caliber can get?” Fiona joined in.

“Perhaps if there was a card named the loser card or the trash card, he might own that one.” Charlotte mocked and there was a rain of laughter from not just Fiona but the securities too.

“Look, Logan Hale has gotten us a bronze card. Something you can never achieve in your life!” She continued and pulled out a platinum card from her bag before showing it off to him. 

A grin was plastered on both her and Fiona's faces as they were enjoying the whole thing.

After all, he was only a loser who could offer them nothing. But Logan was different. He was able to offer them a card that had more than a million-dollar minimum balance in it. That was a heaven apart from what Ethan could ever make or give in his entire life.

Having heard all their ridicule, Ethan's face darkened. If he was correct, the black card seems to be the highest among all those bronze cards. If that was the case, there was no reason to hold back. He dipped his hand into his pocket and picked the black card he was given earlier.

“What are you trying to bring out? Don't tell me you still have pride until now?” Fiona questioned.

Ignoring her, he pulled it out and showed it off in the air. At once, everyone's face paled.

Seeing the symbol on the card, the securities felt like they had been hit with several bolts of lightning. The symbol signified that the card had a minimum of one billion dollars. This wasn't something just anyone could have.

This man, who was he? Have they infuriated someone they shouldn't have?

Both Charlotte and Fiona were now looking so pale, like they had been caught on their tongues.

“Young man, you really do have a black card?” one of the security guards asked while trying to process the shock.

Seeing this, Charlotte and Fiona knew that they had to do something, or else the mud would be rubbed on their faces. 

Also, it didn't make sense that this son-in-law of hers would be the owner of such a card. Never.

“Hahaha, officer don't let this man fool you. He has been a thief since I knew him, and I am sure that he must have stolen that card. He was my son-in-law after all so I know him more than anyone else.” She said quickly.

“That's true. We thought we could change him and have him let go of such a habit, but it seems we are wrong. This brother-in-law of mine keeps disgracing us.” Fiona added and faked a frown like she was actually sad.

The guards looked at them and seemed confused. Does this mean the card was really stolen?

If he kept pretending that he owned the card and was found then he could be killed. That was to show how important this card was. It was strong enough to decide one's fate.

At this point, Ethan was hopping mad. What was wrong with these people? Do they always have false accusations to counter him or what?

“I didn't obtain this card illegally. Can you stop accusing me? You said it yourself that it's such a significant card. Won't I be found by now if I had stolen it?” Though his explanation seemed logical they saw it as him trying to sugarcoat his way out.

“Hmph!” Charlotte and Fiona huffed. They obviously didn't believe him. He must have participated in some fraud or theft, or else there could be no explanation for him to have such a card.

Both of them were worried about being implicated by him since he had been living under the same roof as them for a while now, but since Amelia had divorced him, that meant they had cut ties with him. Even if he was traced, they had nothing to do with him. 

At once, both of them looked at the securities again.

“What are you waiting for? Are you going to let this thief keep carrying a stolen card around?” Charlotte questioned them.

“Remember that if he is traced down here and it becomes known that both of you let him off, not only will you lose your jobs, but it will seem like you are his accomplices. Grab him at once,” she added.

“That’s right. We don't mind helping you guys. Let's catch the thief. Who knows, we might be rewarded by the real owner later on. After all, it's such an important card.” Fiona joined in, and immediately they all turned to look at Ethan, ready to jump on him.