Chapter 1 - The Forcible Entry

The clear morning daylight shone down on the restored house sitting high on Pine Ridge. It was a beautiful property—a solid oak front door, a meticulously repaired wooden porch, and clean stone steps. But the peace of the morning was shattered by the massive, rumbling moving truck parked aggressively in the driveway.
Standing on the wooden porch, right in front of the locked oak door, was Preston.
Preston was in his late 30s, his brown hair styled neatly. He wore a conspicuous white suit and an open-collar shirt, radiating the slimy, arrogant confidence of a man entirely used to getting his way. He wasn't just standing there; he was performing.
A few feet away stood a camera operator in a black polo shirt with an unreadable furniture-company badge, holding a professional camera squarely on Preston.
Preston offered a massive, practiced smile to the camera lens. He threw his arms wide open, gesturing to the beautiful, restored home.
"Welcome to my forever home," Preston declared smoothly.
Behind Preston stood his father, a mid-60s man in a navy polo shirt and beige trousers, and his Aunt Darlene, early 60s, clutching a clipboard and wearing a cream cardigan. They all smiled proudly for the camera, acting like this was a beautiful family milestone.
A locksmith in his mid-40s, wearing a gray work shirt and carrying a heavy tool bag, stepped up to the oak door. He reached a gloved hand toward the lock.
But before the locksmith could even touch the metal, a calm, firm voice echoed through the porch security speaker above their heads.
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"Step away from my door. You do not have permission to enter."
👉 How will the arrogant golden child react when his younger brother interrupts his grand performance?