Chapter 19 - ETHAN'S SUSPICIONS GROW
Julian wiped sweat from his forehead, standing up awkwardly and setting his coffee mug on the island counter.
"Yeah, well, I should probably get going. I have a long drive back to Houston," Julian stammered, backing toward the door.
"Stay for dinner, Julian. Ethan is just cautious because of everything that happened," Maya offered kindly.
"No, I really gotta go. Great seeing you, Maya!" Julian shouted, practically running out the front door into his sedan.
Ethan watched from the window as the beat-up car sped away down the suburban street.
"Something isn't right, Maya. How did he afford a new tailored jacket if he's broke?" Ethan questioned instantly.
Ethan walked into the living room, his tactical instinct driving him to inspect every corner of the ground floor.
He ran his hand along the sofa cushions, his fingers brushing against the small plastic bag of prescription pills.
Ethan pulled the bag out, his face darkening into absolute, dangerous fury as he realized what had just occurred.
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"Maya... call the security company. Your brother just tried to frame us," Ethan stated grimly.
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