bookpower Chapter 189
Chapter 189
The manager nearly stumbled over himself as he rushed to greet Roy Cooper, his face alight with relief and triumph. "Mr. Cooper!" he exclaimed, pointing an accusatory finger at Ethan. "This wild animal went loose! He nearly killed me in here—"
At that moment Roy raised a hand, silencing the manager mid-sentence. His sharp gaze cut through the room, leaving the manager frozen, mouth agape. Without a word, Roy walked past him, his polished shoes clicking against the floor as he approached Ethan.
To the manager's utter disbelief, Roy knelt on one knee in front of Ethan, lowering his head slightly. "Mr. Ethan," he said, his voice steady but with an unmistakable hint of urgency.
"I deeply apologize for all the inconvenience caused here. This should never have happened. Please be Rest assured, I will personally deal with everyone involved."
Seeing what was going on the room fell into a stunned silence, the weight of Roy's words settling heavily in the air.
Ethan remained seated, his expression calm, but his sharp eyes didn't miss the slight tremor in Roy's voice or the faint sheen of sweat on his brow. Though Roy appeared composed on the outside, it was clear his heart was pounding, each beat a reminder of the delicate line he was walking on.
The manager's face turned ashen as he watched the scene unfold, realizing with growing dread that he had grossly underestimated who he was dealing with.
Roy remained on one knee, his voice calm but firm as he addressed Ethan agreed. "Mr. Ethan, the situation will be resolved immediately. Please allow me to handle this."
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The weight of Roy's words hung heavy in the room, but it was what had driven him to kneel that truly shook the manager.
However Ethan adjusted his sleeves and gave a faint nod. "I'll take my leave now," he said, his tone calm but firm. "I trust my account will be unfrozen soon."
Roy stood stiffly, forcing a tight smile. "Yes, it will be. No issues there." He hesitated, then added, "I could walk you to my office—discuss a few things—"
However Ethan raised a hand, cutting him off politely but decisively. "Not today," he said with a faint smirk. "Maybe some other time." Without waiting for a response, Ethan turned and walked out, his steps deliberate and unhurried.
As he exited the bank, the warm afternoon sun hit his face. Ethan stretched his neck slightly, sighing to himself. A hot shower would be perfect right now. He flagged down a taxi and slid into the back seat.
Once settled, Ethan pulled out his phone and dialed his car company. The line clicked, and a cheery voice answered. "Mr. Ethan, how can we help you today?"
"When will my car be ready?" Ethan asked casually, leaning back in the seat. he need it soon. so he could show it to lady Madison that he actually bought one.
The representative stammered slightly, caught off guard by his directness. "Uh, soon, sir. I'll check on it and get back to you immediately."
"Good," Ethan said, hanging up without another word. He glanced out the window, watching the city blur by as the taxi sped through traffic.
Just as they approached an intersection, the taxi driver tapped the brakes. The light had just turned yellow. Ethan barely noticed, his thoughts drifting elsewhere. But in an instant, a deafening horn blared, and before he could register what was happening, a truck slammed into the side of the taxi.
The impact was violent, tossing the vehicle like a rag doll. The world flipped upside down, glass shattering, metal screeching as the taxi rolled over and over.