Chapter 13 When an Open Door Leads to Unforeseen Events

Claudia and her assistant were right behind, both looking scared. Ethan was caught up in a fight! If David finds out about Ethan's link to the King's ... But Claudia was surprised by Leah's words. "Leah, you've got it all wrong." Claudia quickly waved over the staff and explained things. Leah's face changed when she heard this. She felt a drop in her heart. Claudia looked straight at Ethan. "Ethan, what were you thinking? "At first, I thought you were just messing around with what you were saying, but now, what's this all about? Do you understand how important this is?" Ethan looked puzzled. "I was just defending myself. What's the problem?" "What's the problem? Don't you get it?" Claudia was upset. "Do you not grasp how serious this is? Even if basic sense isn't your thing, can you at least pay attention? "Are you planning to keep this up until you're happy?" Leah also started feeling overwhelmed as she realised the gravity of the situation. Usually, people in charge at the venue behave themselves. Why? Aren't they usually full of themselves? Nope! Because today's the fancy dinner for the prestigious Heather Group, and Emberhold's elites are all over trying to impress! And now, Ethan chose today, of all days, to start a fight! She wondered why she was even bothered by saving Ethan. "Even if I had eyes in the back of my head, it's just a dinner, not a chance for them to walk all over me," Ethan said, not bothered. Hearing him, Claudia was fuming, and Leah felt like she was about to collapse. "Just a dinner?" Riley couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Mr. Bennett, you're the silliest man I've ever met. Thank goodness I, Riley, didn't end up with someone as clueless as you!" Alfred also couldn't help but smirk, anticipating Ethan's fall. Others nearby started gossiping among themselves, enjoying the drama. "Did the Kings bring this guy here? Matthew's really losing his touch as he gets older!" "What an embarrassment, it's just pathetic, hahaha!" As Ethan heard the mocking laughter around him, his face went cold, and he pulled out his phone and made a call. "Is this dinner supposed to be for me? If so, let's get one thing straight, I'm not interested. Call off the dinner!" On his way to Oakridge Villa, David was speeding in his Bugatti. That morning, David's mom suddenly got severely sick, making him skip the banquet and have Heather pick up Ethan instead. Caught up in his thoughts, David hurried to the villa when his phone rang. "What? Mr. Bennett is upset?" The news made David panic, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Squeak, squeak, crash! The Bugatti rammed into a tree as though it had lost its sense, leaving David in a sorry shape. But he couldn't focus on his injuries. He immediately grabbed his phone. "Mr. Bennett is probably mad about how we went ahead with the banquet without consulting him. Quickly, cancel the banquet as he wants, and I'll personally say sorry later." Back at Oakridge Villa. Ethan was getting really turned off by the banquet and its guests, even though he knew why David had organised it. When the cancellation was announced, the room first went quiet, then burst into laughter. "Is this dude serious?" "Which loony bin left its door open and let him escape?" Claudia tried her best to hold herself back from slapping Ethan as a reaction to the teasing. Leah was leaning on the table, more confused than ever. This guy had totally baffled her, something that hadn't happened in over twenty years. Meanwhile, Alfred and Riley were almost rolling on the floor laughing at Ethan. "You're the star clown of the show, a big shot in Emberhold without his cape, and the ace in a deck of cards. You're just a jester, and guess what? This banquet was meant for you ... " "The banquet is cancelled!" Suddenly, a loud voice cut through as the owner of Oakridge Villa and some serious-looking folks showed up. They glared at the attendees and declared, "The higher-ups have decided. This banquet is over, and everyone needs to leave!" Though puzzled by the abrupt change, the fear of the Heather Group's power made everyone oblige without further ado. Alfred and Riley's laughter died in their throats, their faces frozen in shock. The room went dead silent. Claudia was in disbelief, thinking she had heard wrong. Eventually, someone mustered the courage to ask, "Sir, are you for real?" The master shot them a cold look. "Wasn't I clear enough? "The banquet is cancelled!" His declaration echoed, leaving everyone speechless. Everyone's eyes were on Ethan, with Claudia, Leah, Riley, and Alfred showing sheer disbelief. Could this banquet be all for him?