Chapter 156

CHAPTER 156 Langdon and David left without even meeting Jacob who was now surrounded by Mike and men whom he owed money.

Ninety-five percent of the 200 million he received vanished from his account in a matter of minutes because he had to also pay the interest. Mike alone received 18 million out of that.

Jacob needed the rest of the money and more for the post-production of his movies. He tried calling his wife and asking her on the phone to send him some money, but she hung up. He looked at her who was standing at the foyer, together with the family.

She looked back at him, and no love was exchanged between their gazes; if anything, there was silent anger, frustration, and hatred.

Ryan noticed what was going on. “Housekeeping is like playing chess. If you aren’t careful with your pieces, you will lose them to the opposition that is the world. Did this housekeeper lose only his queen, or others, too?” he pondered for a little while. “If I don’t do something, this little pack will disband.”

Ryan slowly went over to where Selena and her family were. Elizabeth was also there, but she was standing a few feet away from them with her parents. What angered Elizabeth was that her brother was also standing next to her children, sucking up to her mother-in-law.

Selena came forward and met Ryan so she could talk privately with him. “Can you give us a week so we can find a good place to shift to?”

Ryan briefly glanced at the children: Lisa, Roshan, Vlad and Mercie. He slowly blinked and nodded.

“Thanks,” Selena’s heartbeat steadied now. She had expected him to agree because she was a big celebrity, but she still had to confirm to feel at ease.

“But,” Ryan wasn’t finished, “you and your family can stay here as long as you want.”

“Pardon?” she didn’t get what he meant. The look in her eyes changed, and she began to scrutinize his gaze. Was he one of those old men who had a big crush on her? Was that why he bought the villa for such a piercing? It was definitely possible. After all, Ryan’s face had a great glow, and he had little to no wrinkles compared to her husband. If not for his pure white hair, Ryan would pass for someone in his mid forties.

“The children don’t look happy. I’m sure they would like to stay here if possible,” Ryan stated. “Besides, this villa is too spacious for me to live in, so if I have some company, I won’t feel alone. If you choose to stay, I give you my word that I won’t infringe upon your freedoms.”

“If you say it like that...” Selena briefly looked at Jacob, wondering if he would agree to stay in the villa or not. “Can I first talk with my family?”

“Of course,” Ryan smoothly titled his head which also seemed like a nod.

Selena went and told Lisa everything. She got extremely happy and shared the news with the rest. She didn’t speak to her mother, but she told the news to George, and he delivered it to Elizabeth Elizabeth didn’t want to stay at the villa anymore. Her heart was badly wounded after her children sided with Selena. However, her parents convinced her that she had nothing to lose if she were to stay at the villa.

Lisa or Roshan didn’t tell the news to Jacob or his sons, but George took care of it. Neither Louis nor Shawn liked what they heard, but Jacob very much did. Staying in this villa would mean that he could stay closer to his family, so this would give him the opportunity and the time to fix things.

After the majority of the people agreed, Selena told Ryan she and her family would gladly continue to stay in the villa for a little while. She was still doubtful about Ryan, but staying at the villa would also benefit her in a lot of ways, so she went along with this plan.

Selena then introduced everyone in the family to Ryan.

Lisa and Roshan just shook hands with him, whereas Vlad and Mercie were astonished by how veiny his hands were, “Can I have your staff?” Mercie asked for his walking stick. Ryan smiled and said, “I’m afraid you can’t. It will be too heavy for you.” “No, I can carry it,” Mercie tried to pull the staff out of his hand, but she failed, and it greatly surprised the little girl. After trying a little longer, she gave up. “old man,” she was out of breath, “you’re surprisingly strong.” “Hoho,” Ryan stroked his beard.

“I can say the same for you, little one.” George shook Ryan’s hand for the longest. “Can I... drive that car once?” his eyes were on the black bugatti. Smiling, Ryan shook his head.

“Just once?”

“It’s not mine, so I can’t risk it,” Ryan was blunt, but George still had the begging look. Dorothy had to take him away so he wouldn’t upset the owner of the villa.

Nolan wiped his hands to his pants before shaking hands with Ryan. “I’m so happy someone so friendly has bought this villa. I look forward to playing board games with you, assuming you are interested, of course.”

“If a wolf attacks the sheep, alas for the sheep. If the sheep attacks the wolf, alas for the sheep,” said Ryan.

It took a couple of seconds to process Ryan’s words, and Nolan didn’t like it. “Are you saying I’m a sheep?”

“Saying is one thing but doing is another. So let’s play chess tonight.”

“Sure. I can’t wait to surprise you,” Nolan looked resolute. (I will crush you at your own game.)

Kathy, on the other hand, was regretting her actions. She thought the Sterlings would be gone from the villa, but that didn’t happen. She had tried to seduce Ryan, but that didn’t work, either. And now, Ryan and the Sterling family will stay together in this villa? “I hope this geezer doesn’t take what I did into his heart.” She then came up to Ryan and politely bowed.” I’m Kathy.

The head maid of the villa. If you allow it, I’ll be taking care of your needs.”

Amber and Delle were standing right behind Kathy. “I don’t need any maids, so you can keep serving the Sterlings if you wish,”

Ryan said and started walking into the villa. The sound of a car made him stop and look back. A red Porsche entered his view.