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Rags to Stardom Chapter 169
The man was about to turn Ethan down when he caught a glimpse of Ethan's ring as Ethan was checking the time on his Daytona wristwatch. The man immediately bowed to him, “Please forgive me, young master, I didn't know it was you.” Ethan waved at him as time was of the essence, “It's all right. Get me the items on that list at once. It's urgent!” The man hurriedly left to an inner room and returned almost immediately with everything on the list. “Here Sir, take it. It's on the house.” Ethan didn't bother arguing as he and Loretta jumped into the Maserati and sped off. Arnold Welch bowed respectfully as soon as he saw Ethan enter his home from the main entrance. Jessy was beside her mother, years running down her eyes. Arnold took her away and explained that Ethan was there to help so she shouldn't cry anymore. Ethan examined Arnold's wife. Her face looked so pale with very little hair on her head. She looked so fragile and Ethan could tell that she had very little time left.
Rags to Stardom Chapter 170
Jessy noticed the commotion and ran into the room. “Mom…Mom…you are awake. The angel woke you up.” Jessy exclaimed excitedly. Arnold chuckled at her remark about Ethan being an angel. Dr. Bax felt ashamed but couldn't speak to Ethan after his earlier misbehavior. The two nurses on the other hand came to speak to Ethan. “Dr. we would like to work with you. Your techniques are so unique.” Ethan smiled, “Okay, I'll be needing some hands soon, so don't worry I'll be in touch.” They were excited at Ethan's response and quickly left to join Doctor Bax. Jessy suddenly hugged Ethan, “Thank you for saving my Mom.” Ethan hugged her back with a wide smile on his face. Ethan had used realm traveling to revive Jessy at the wedding reception causing her to believe that he was an angel. “Sir, thank you for saving me. I haven't felt this good in years.” Lia thanked Ethan excitedly. “It was nothing. You need to rest and take lots of fluid. You are a bit dehydrated.” Ethan responded. Arnold
Rags to Stardom Chapter 171
Since Silvia had uncovered all the evidence pointing to Gerald as the thug who robbed Cedarwood Heritage Bank several years ago, it meant that Ethan being the owner of the bank, actually owned the Rolls-Royce, and all of Davis and Gerald's assets as both men had shared the loot. So Ethan sent his lawyers to retrieve the properties. “The court ruling on the case will be held later today and we are confident that judgment will be passed in our favor.” One of the lawyers explained. Ethan was about to say something when a message notification popped up on his phone. He opened the message and saw an image of him and Loretta in his office. Ethan frowned, scrolling through, to the bottom of the message until he saw a text that read - “I know who you are. Come to the following address with 10 million dollars or I go live with what I know!” Ethan gritted his teeth and signaled to his lawyers to leave. “It seems I have another stalker!” He clenched his jaws in anger. He quickly dialed a n
Rags to Stardom Chapter 172
Ethan wondered whether he was losing his mind. He wished the old man could tell him more things so it could all make sense.Ethan swam for about an hour before coming out of the pool.He suddenly received a message on his phone. It was from someone who calls herself the Dark Queen! And she was requesting a meeting with Ethan.He furrowed his brows, wondering who she was and what the meeting was about.He suddenly got another message with an address so he gave Augustine Tage a call.“I'm sending you an address. I want you to find out everything you can about it.” The urgency in Ethan's voice was enough to tell Tage that it was needed as soon as possible.It only took a few minutes for Tage to find out everything about the owner.He called Ethan instantly, “Young master, I have the information you need!”Ethan listened carefully to everything Tage said.“So this so-called Dark Queen had me followed?” He whispered to himself, clenching his fists.‘'Thank you, Tage.” He finally told Tage
Rags to Stardom Chapter 173
The ambiance in the room suddenly became tense as Ethan glared at the thugs.“What's going on here?” He asked as his patience wore thin.“Ethan Banks!” A hoarse-sounding voice suddenly called his name.“You have caused me and some associates of mine a great deal of trouble. It's a surprise that you are still breathing!”“That's not an answer to my question! What's going on here?” He asked again, more impatient than the first time.The man with a hoarse voice came closer to Ethan and that's when Ethan spotted his tattoo. “So you are a member of the red dragons,” he sneered. “I thought you no longer existed. Isn't your leader cooling off in jail?”The expression on the face of the man standing in front of him changed, “You fool, even when death stares you in the face, you still talk trash?”Ethan chuckled, “The only things staring me in the face are your hideous faces, now get out of my way. Don't make me ask again!” Ethan replied with an air of confidence around him that briefly unsett
Rags to Stardom Chapter 174
The biggest of all 5 men stared at Ethan with a frown, wondering what all the fuss was about the fellow standing in front of them.There was a disdainful expression, written on his face when he stared at Ethan.“Is this the fellow that has prevented us from getting the boss out all this while?” He asked while glaring at Ethan.He wondered why such an ordinary-looking fellow would be taken too seriously or even considered a threat.Moreover, Ethan was alone, so how much damage could one man do against all five of them?The odds were already in their favor and they could as well start to celebrate the return of their leader.Ethan glared at all five men, his hands rubbing his chin.Since Loretta was in the back of the van, he felt slightly at ease.He could tell that the largest of all 5 men had concluded that he wasn't a match for them.“So who is first?” Ethan asked, his eyes scanning the men carefully.“Do yourself a favor and get out of our way before I crush you with my bare hands,
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Three hours later Loretta opened her eyes to see several unfamiliar faces staring at her.“Ahh….you are awake, Miss Loretta.” A kind-looking doctor suddenly spoke as he saw Loretta's eyes opening and observing him.Ethan walked to her side instantly and held her hand, “Hey, partner. How are you?”Loretta suddenly smiled as she realized where she was.“What happened?” She asked Ethan, her memory still foggy.“You fainted after I rescued you from the hands of the red dragons,” Ethan explained still holding her hand.Dr. Kris, the kind-looking doctor swiftly began to examine Loretta and after a few minutes, he was seen with a wide smile on his face.“Miss Loretta, I believe your ordeal caused some stress to your body and that's why you passed out, but you are fine now.”Ethan smiled as he glared at the doctor.There was a hint of appreciation in his eyes as he thanked him“Thanks for your help, doctor.”On the other hand, the nurses who stood behind the doctor glared at him with a hint o
Rags to Stardom Chapter 176
"You've been owing us money, doc and it's time to pay up!” A stern voice was heard speaking to Dr. Kris.“Please, I just need a little more time. I'll surely pay,” Dr. Kris pleaded but it appeared his pleas fell on deaf ears as the man standing in front of him sneered.“I'm afraid you are out of time, doc. You either pay up or face the consequences.”There was a brief silence as Dr. Kris pondered on what to do next.Since he was a kid he had always wanted to be a doctor so he could help those that required medical assistance but had no money.His passion had inspired him to excel in medical school and to graduate at the top of his class.He worked as a doctor for several years in a few hospitals before he learned that the Wilkins family had decided to sell off their hospital.He had excitedly pulled together all his life savings to pay the initial sum that the Wilkins were asking for.The Wilkins family sold the hospital to Dr. Kris, agreeing to give him some time to pay the rest of t