Chapter 191 Mutual Restraint
Ferndale
Ethan's proposal left everyone in the room stunned. People whispered, creating a tense vibe.
Kelsey sneered, "Ethan, why should I give you three more days? What's in it for me?"
Ethan replied, "Kelsey, this birthday party has been planned for a year. Every detail has been carefully chosen. Do you really want to waste everyone's effort? Plus, with the party about to start, do you want to waste time suing me or be the most beautiful woman in the world?"
Ethan laid out the choice for Kelsey.
Someone suggested, "Kelsey, the party's close. Why not give Ethan a chance?"
Everyone backed Ethan, making Kelsey furious.
Kelsey snapped, "Why should I forgive you? Do you think a few words will make me compromise? It's not that easy!"
She finally had a chance to make Ethan back down and wasn't about to give it up.
Ethan's eyes turned cold. "Kelsey, you can refuse."
They locked eyes, tension thick in the air.
"But if our investigators keep digging into those photos, you might regret it if something big comes up," Ethan added, tapping the photos on the table, clearly threatening her.
Kelsey's face changed. She was furious, grinding her teeth, eyes blazing with anger.
Ethan smirked, calm and chilling.
One was raging, the other icy; they clashed like magnets.
The room held its breath, everyone paralyzed by fear.
Kelsey slammed the table, shouting, "How dare you, Ethan! Who gave you the nerve to talk to me like that!"
Ethan squinted, eyes flashing dangerously, about to speak when a commotion was heard outside.
Everyone looked around, confused.
"Your Majesty," a guard knocked and said, "Count Albanian has arrived!"
Everyone's eyes widened in surprise.
Only Ethan looked puzzled.
'Who is Count Albanian?'
'Why do they all look so scared?'
As he wondered, an elderly man in his eighties, tall and robust, walked in. He commanded the room like a king, receiving reverent gazes from everyone.
Everyone stood up and greeted, "Good evening, Count Albanian!"
Even Kelsey, looking serious, respectfully said, "Good evening, Count Albanian."
"Good evening, Your Majesty," Aron Albanian replied, his eyes landing on Ethan, who had just stood up.
Aron and Ethan sized each other up, both forming a good impression.
"Good evening, Count Albanian," Ethan said, extending his hand.
He sensed this guy was important; otherwise, why would Kelsey get so serious?
Aron shook Ethan's hand and said, "Hello, friend from Aivalia. We're happy to have you here. Welcome to Ferndale!"
After the greeting, a guard brought a chair next to Kelsey. Aron sat down, Kelsey followed, and then everyone else.
Ethan also sat down.
Aron asked, "Kelsey, it's been a while since I attended a meeting. What's everyone discussing?"
Kelsey forced a smile. "Count Albanian, we're just talking about the details of my birthday party next week."
Aron chuckled. "That should be a pleasant topic. Why does everyone look so tense? Is there something important you're hiding from me?"
"You can speak up. Maybe I can help."
Aron looked meaningfully at Ethan.
Kelsey bit her lip, looking impatient but trying not to show it.
Ethan noticed and, with a sly glint, said, "Count Albanian, I'm the president of the Yates Group from Aivalia, here to discuss after-sales issues with Her Majesty Kelsey..."
Before Ethan could finish, Aron cut in, "I've already seen the news about this."
In a stern tone, Aron said to Kelsey, "Kelsey, you're the queen. Your actions represent all of Ferndale. If something's damaged, give them a few days to make a new pair of shoes. Demanding so much compensation is like driving them to ruin. If outsiders see this, they'll think Ferndale is full of petty, calculating people! You've disgraced all of Ferndale!"
Kelsey's face twisted in embarrassment, her expression on the verge of exploding.
Ethan raised an eyebrow, guessing Kelsey might be afraid of Aron, and said boldly, "Count Albanian, I've proposed a three-day extension to Her Majesty Kelsey. If she agrees, I'll compensate her with an identical, or even better, pair of shoes!"
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