Chapter 2 - The Sudden Eviction On The Patio
The three black commercial pickup trucks came to a sharp stop in the gravel driveway, their amber roof lights flashing against the dark glass of the rental house.
Six burly men in matching high-visibility work vests stepped out of the vehicles, carrying clipboard pads, heavy master key rings, and mobile digital terminals.
The lead supervisor, a stocky man named Vance, walked directly onto the patio, his heavy work boots clicking loudly against the expensive flagstone tiles.
“Good evening,” Vance announced in a loud, booming voice that completely cut through the hushed murmurs of Bradley’s gathered relatives.
“I’m the regional operations director for Luxury Escapes Vacation Rentals, and I am executing an immediate emergency lease termination for this property.”
Barbara dropped her wine glass onto the stone patio, the crystal shattering into a dozen pieces as red wine splashed across her designer sandals.
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“What are you talking about?!” Barbara shrieked, her voice rising into an octave of pure, unadulterated outrage.
“My son booked this estate for my sixty-fifth birthday weekend! You can’t just walk onto private property and order us around!”
