HBWnovel Chapter 264
Chapter 264
At that moment the atmosphere in the York family's living room shifted from tense to outright chaotic as ten men from the Silver family entered. Their arrival was unexpected, and their presence sent ripples of fear through everyone present.@@@@
They couldn't believe what they were saying and how everything has gotten this far in minutes.
The sharp suits and cold, calculating expressions on their faces made it clear they weren't here for pleasantries.
"What is the meaning of this?" Serenity's grandmother demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and apprehension.
At that moment the leader of the group stepped forward, his tone devoid of emotion.
"We're here to settle the debt the York family owes the Silver family. Since the godly investor has withdrawn from your affairs, your family's financial situation has deteriorated, the godly investor planned to clear off your family debt with the investment, but with your family recent development that won't be possible again. The York family is insolvent."
His words cut through the room like a blade. The York family erupted into a cacophony of panicked voices.
"Debt? What debt?" Serenity's uncle shouted, his face pale as he glanced nervously at the grandmother.
Immediately another voice chimed in, "We thought we had more time! We just need—"
"You've had more than enough time," the Silver family representative interrupted sharply. "And since it's clear you have no means to pay the debt in cash, we will be taking Serenity."
Upon hearing what the man just said.
The room fell silent. Serenity, standing by the doorway, froze in shock.
"Taking me?" she echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.
The York family broke into chaos again, shouting over one another. "This is outrageous!" Serenity's uncle barked.
"You can't just take her like she's some kind of—"
"You should've thought about this before signing contracts with terms you couldn't fulfill," the man from the Silver family said coldly.
"We aren't in the business of charity. Serenity will be collateral until the debt is resolved."
At that moment Ethan, who had been observing quietly from a corner, narrowed his eyes.
"Just let them handle it!"
"You think you're a hero? You're nothing but a nuisance!" Serenity's grandmother hissed, her voice sharp with frustration.
"Stand down, boy, and let them do what they came here for!"
However Ethan didn't flinch. He didn't even look at the York family as they hurled their insults and accusations.
His focus remained on the Silver men, who were now exchanging uncertain glances.
Without being told knew they could defeat him so easily.
However his calm defiance carried an unmistakable weight, as if daring them to test him.
Serenity, standing just behind him, finally found her voice.
"Ethan... you don't have to do this."
Ethan turned his head slightly, just enough to meet her eyes. "I do," he said simply. "You're not collateral for anyone's mistakes."
The room erupted again, the York family's insults growing louder and more venomous, but Ethan remained a fortress, immovable and unshaken. The Silver family boss stepped forward, his smirk faltering as he tried to gauge the man standing before him.
"And who are you," the boss asked, his voice laced with condescension, "to stand in our way?"
However Ethan's gaze didn't waver. "Someone you don't want to test," he replied, his tone cold and final.
Hearing what Ethan just said.
The Silver men paused, their confidence visibly shaken, as the room waited to see what would happen next.
At that moment The York family's grandmother slammed her hand on the arm of her wheelchair, her voice echoing through the room like a thunderclap.
"Don't just take Serenity!" she bellowed, her eyes blazing with a mix of rage and desperation.
"Take her uncle and those two useless fools as well!" She pointed at two family members who had been standing silently, hoping to avoid notice.