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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
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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,
Rags to Stardom Chapter 175
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
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"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
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Ethan's gaze remained on Dr. Kris as he enquired what the problem was.Dr. Kris on the other hand was still slightly shaken by what he had just witnessed. He was initially bothered by the way Ethan spoke to Farrell and feared what Farrell would do to the both of them until Ethan took him down with a single kick.Farrell gritted his teeth as he picked himself up from the ground, instantly resenting Ethan.He observed Ethan's calm demeanor and was slightly taken aback by how powerful his kick had felt.He stood at the door glaring at Ethan and Dr. Kris with a look that said it wasn't over yet and without saying anything, he walked out of the hospital with his wounded pride.Dr. Kris instantly heaved a sigh of relief as he slowly sat down opposite Ethan.He took off his glasses before gently wiping the fresh beads of sweat that had just broken out over his forehead as he narrated everything to Ethan about how he acquired the hospital from the Wilkins family.Meanwhile, Farrell got into h
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The frown on Dr. Kris' face instantly deepend as Ethan's words finally sunk in.He didn't owe the Wilkins' family any money yet he had paid off the debt that he believed the hospital owed and he was still paying them what he owed for the purchase of the hospital.Dr. Kris' jaw slightly dropped as he shook his head.“This is great news, Mr. Banks. It means I no longer owe them anything. But how do I let them know that I've discovered their trick? How do I stop them from coming back for more money?” There was a disturbed look on his face as he asked Ethan.Meanwhile, Farrell Wilkins walked into his grandmother's home without responding to the bows and greetings of any of the servants.His grandmother was sipping a cup of tea when Farrell walked in with fury evident on his face.Madam Comfort Wilkins, the matriarch of the Wilkins family shifted uncomfortably where she sat and furrowed her brows at Farrell.From the expression on his face, she knew something was wrong. She had been skepti
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Farrell was ecstatic after he heard what his grandmother said to him. He couldn't wait to see Ethan begging for mercy. He was going to enjoy every bit of the show.He smiled deviously to himself as he swung his vehicle into the road and sped off in the direction of the hospital.Ethan's gaze remained on Dr. Kris for several seconds, studying him. His heart was beat was somewhat unsteady and there were fresh beads of sweat on his forehead. His hands were unsteady and he paced continuously, back and forth in his office like one who was in a dilemma.“Doctor, I was expecting you to be overjoyed at the news but instead you look even more disturbed, why is that?” Ethan's question surprised Dr. Kris.Didn't he just hear a word I just said? He wondered. Had he known he probably wouldn't have allowed Ethan to get involved. What if his actions had complicated matters?Dr. Kris knew Farrell wasn't the type to give up so easily. He was definitely going to return and this time he won't be alone.
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Loretta had just finished speaking to Samantha who was just calling to make further plans ahead of Ethan's mother's funeral.Loretta had told Samantha about her plans for that day and Samantha loved every bit of it.The two had initially planned to go shopping that day but because Loretta was in the hospital, she had to come up with an excuse so she suggested another date.Meanwhile, in Dr. Kris' office, Ethan was seen having a conversation with Dr. Kris.“What proposition?” Dr. Kris asked with curiosity.“I want to buy the hospital from you. I'll pay you back every penny that you've spent in acquiring the hospital from the Wilkins' and I'll even include the supposed debt that you cleared. How about that?”Dr. Kris was stunned at Ethan's proposal.“Hmm…you want to buy the hospital?” He asked in disbelief.He didn't think anyone who had just discovered everything that Ethan had just found out about the hospital would still be interested in buying it.Ethan nodded, “I've been scouting f