Chapter 8 - Ethan Realizes His Mother Ruined Everything Completely
Back in the dining room, Ethan stood over his mother with an expression of unmitigated fury and betrayal.
“You did this! If you hadn't constantly humiliated her and pushed her to the brink, we would still own this estate!” Ethan roared.
“Me?! I was protecting our social standing from a worthless gold-digger!” Evelyn shrieked back, striking his chest with her fists.
“Your greed and your arrogance blinded you to reality, Mom! We are broke, homeless, and facing federal criminal charges!” Ethan yelled.
The heavy oak front doors swung open once more, admitting two local sheriff’s deputies wearing heavy winter jackets.
“Mr. Vance, Mrs. Vance, Mr. Harrison has requested our presence to oversee your immediate departure from the property,” the lead deputy announced.
Evelyn turned around, trying to flash her most charming, manipulative smile at the stern law enforcement officers.
“Surely there has been a terrible misunderstanding, Officer... we are pillars of this local community,” Evelyn purred falsely.
“The only thing you’re pillars of right now is a federal wire fraud indictment, ma'am,” the deputy replied flatly, holding out trash bags.
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“Pack your essential items right now; your vehicles are being impounded as assets of the state.”
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