HBWnovel Chapter 198
Chapter 198
At that moment Jeremy's smirk faltered as he watched Ethan slide his card across the table and the lady picked it up.
For a moment, he blinked, trying to process what he was seeing.
'Is he serious?'
Jeremy thought.
'Does he really think he can pay ten million dollars with a normal card?'
At that moment Jeremy leaned forward slightly, his tone shifting to one of feigned concern.
"Ethan," he began, forcing a polite smile, "don't push yourself, alright? Ten million is no small amount, you know that."
However Ethan remained calm, his expression giving away nothing as he nodded toward the lady to proceed with the payment.
Immediately Jeremy frowned, still not convinced.
"Look,"
Jeremy continued, leaning back in his chair.
"don't worry about it. I'll handle the bill. There's no need to be upset over this. Really, I don't mind paying it."
But Ethan didn't respond to the offer. His demeanor stayed steady, almost indifferent, as if the amount meant nothing to him.
Without being told he knew Jeremy was still up to no good, he could still feel it.
However Ethan Decline only made Jeremy more uneasy, though he tried not to show it.
'What is he playing at?'
Jeremy wondered, his confidence wavering for the first time.
The waiter hesitated for a moment before swiping Ethan's card. The room seemed to hold its breath as the machine processed the payment. Then, with a soft beep, the transaction was approved.
Immediately Jeremy's jaw dropped a little, his smirk replaced by pure shock. He stared at Ethan, his mind racing.
'How?'
he thought knowing fully well The funds in the card Lady Madison gave him can't be transferred.
'So where the hell did Ethan get ten million dollars?'
He couldn't hide his disbelief, his gaze fixed on Ethan as if trying to decipher a puzzle that suddenly seemed far more complex than he thought.
Ethan, however, remained composed, leaning back in his chair with a calm expression.
Upon seeing what had just happened.
The staff bowed deeply, murmuring their thanks and goodbyes as Ethan and Jeremy made their way to their cars.
At that moment Jeremy finally found his voice, his words tumbling out as he turned to Ethan.
"Alright, you've got to tell me—where does all this come from?"
Upon hearing that Jeremy just said.
Ethan only smirked faintly, his silence leaving Jeremy to stew in his curiosity as they both stepped into their cars.
Jeremy let out a frustrated sigh. "You know," he started, glancing sideways at Ethan, "I was just messing around with the waiter. You didn't have to go all in like that and ruin the whole show."
However Ethan kept his expression neutral, but his gaze shifted toward Jeremy, listening.
"I mean," Jeremy continued, running a hand through his hair.
"I didn't think you'd actually waste your money like that. It wasn't about the bill. I just got carried away—was a little pissed and went overboard, that's all."
At that moment Ethan finally spoke, his voice calm and even.
"No problem," he said. Then, after a brief pause, he added, "As long as our bet still stands."
Upon hearing what Ethan just said.
Jeremy stopped in his tracks for a moment, staring at Ethan as if trying to gauge whether he was serious. Then, with a short laugh, he nodded.
"Of course, it still stands. I'm a man of my word."
Ethan gave a faint nod of acknowledgment, his composure unshaken as they continued toward their cars, leaving Jeremy to wonder just how far his little game had gone.
After leaving the restaurant.
Not long after they pulled into Lady Madison's grand residential estate, Jeremy parked his car beside Ethan's, his fingers drumming nervously on the steering wheel for a moment before stepping out. Ethan, calm and composed, followed.
As they entered the main hall, the butler informed them that Lady Madison was in a meeting.
They made their way to the sitting room, where Lady Madison sat at the head of the table, speaking with an older gentleman.
Her secretary stood by her side, jotting down notes.
The moment Lady Madison saw them, she paused the conversation, her sharp eyes shifting to Jeremy. "Ah, Jeremy,"
she said smoothly, "did you show Ethan around like I asked?"
At that moment Ethan glanced at Jeremy, his face impassive but his gaze steady. Jeremy stiffened under the silent cue. He knew exactly what was expected of him. There was no escape now.
With a heavy sigh, Jeremy moved to the center of the room. He dropped to his knees and kowtowed deeply, his forehead nearly touching the floor.
"Ethan," he said loudly, his voice tinged with reluctant humor, "you're my big brother."