Chapter 255
Author: Whitley Skywater
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-11 19:48:39
Jay wished the ground would open and swallow him.

He had placed the call on speaker with the intention of rubbing his efforts to release Andrew in Ethan's face but instead, it has backfired, causing him and his entire family great embarrassment.

The head guard began to quiver, “Did you….you…just say Ethan Banks?” He asked Jay, his demeanor instantly changing.

Jay nodded with a frown as he glared at Ethan.

Sweat instantly broke out on the face of the head guard.

He dropped the baton in his hand and began to beg Ethan for forgiveness.

“I'm sorry Mr. Banks, I never knew it was you!”

The head guard was almost in tears.

He turned to Ariella and slapped her hard on the face.

“Ahhhh…..” She yelled in pain, her cheeks turning red instantly.

“That's for wrongfully accusing Mr. Banks! I should have you thrown out and your ticket revoked?” The head guard gritted his teeth.

He remembered receiving details about an important guest coming to the concert hall that evening and he remembere
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