HBWnovel Chapter 169
Chapter 169
Hearing what serenity just said, and the curious look on her face.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Ethan just fake a smile.
"Just lucky timing,"
Ethan said smoothly, his enhanced senses catching every micro-expression crossing Serenity's face.
He maintained perfect composure as he crafted the lie.
"When the security guard threw me out, I happened to run into director Williams himself and I told him everything.
And luckily for me he was also on his way to deal with the useless manager."
Serenity's eyebrows lifted slightly, relief flooding her delicate features. Her hands, which had been nervously twisting her sleeves, finally stilled.
"Oh thank goodness,"
she breathed, shoulders visibly relaxing as tension drained from her body.
"When you threatened Davidson earlier, I was worried..."
She adjusted her bag strap nervously, her fingers still shaking slightly from the earlier confrontation.
"I thought maybe you had some kind of powerful connections here." immediately a small laugh escaped her lips, though her wrist still bore Davidson's red fingerprints.
'If you only knew'
Ethan thought, watching her accept his simple explanation. His enhanced vision caught every detail of her relief - her steadying heartbeat, the color returning to her cheeks, the way her posture softened.
"I was getting scared there for a minute,"
she continued, laughing softly while smoothing her rumpled blouse.
"Starting to think you might be some kind of secret corporate heir or something."
Her eyes sparkled with amusement at what she thought was an absurd notion.
Her innocent explanation made perfect sense to her, and Ethan let her believe it, a slight smile playing at his lips as he watched her file away her brief glimpse of his true power as nothing more than fortunate coincidence.
'Let her keep that innocence'
he thought to himself.
'At least for now.'
At that moment The new manager arrived with practiced efficiency, his suit perfectly pressed and manner composed. His entire demeanor radiated professional competence - a stark contrast to Davidson's predatory arrogance.
"I'm Mr. John,"
he introduced himself, spreading out detailed company reports with precise movements. His cufflinks caught the light as he gestured.
"Let me show you how our success story really began."
Upon hearing what Ethan just said The sales ladies exchanged uncertain glances. John professional smile wavered slightly - those areas were reserved for serious buyers, not students on a school assignment. Serenity's eyes widened in surprise, her pen frozen mid-note.
Nobody would ever asked to see the multi-million dollar section before.
Mr. John professional demeanor cracked slightly as he let out a polite laugh, though his eyes held a hint of condescension.
"I'm afraid those sections are restricted,"
he said smoothly, adjusting his tie. "They're reserved for our high-profile clients only."
His gaze swept over their school Badge, his smile growing slightly patronizing.
"Besides, since neither of you drive yet..."
He gestured back toward the standard models.
"I thought it more appropriate to show you vehicles that..."
he paused diplomatically.
"align with your current situation."
The sales ladies nodded in agreement, some hiding smirks behind perfectly manicured hands. The suggestion that students could even look at multi-million dollar vehicles seemed to amuse them.
"These more modest options,"
John continued, patting the hood of a $40,000 sedan.
" They are really more suitable for your.. Assignment demographic."
At that moment Serenity noticed Ethan's jaw tighten, a muscle twitching beneath his skin. She recognized that dangerous calm from earlier - the same deadly quietness that had preceded Davidson's downfall.
Her hand touched his arm gently, trying to prevent another incident.
"Do you own a car, Mr. John?" Ethan's voice carried lethal politeness that made several sales ladies step back unconsciously.
immediately John puffed up with pride, straightening his designer tie, his chest expanding like a peacock's.
"Indeed! I have an A-class model myself,"
he boasted, his watch catching the light as he gestured.
"And as for my daily use, I have the top-end standard model - the $100,000 range."
His chin lifted slightly, expecting to impress these mere students.
The sales ladies nodded appreciatively at their manager's success, their perfectly lipsticked smiles still holding traces of condescension toward the teenagers before them.
"Interesting,"
Ethan said softly, making Serenity tense at his tone. Her fingers tightened on his sleeve, recognizing the dangerous undercurrent in his voice.
"And what if I wanted to purchase something from the S-class section?"