Chapter 4 - The Influencer's Ego
Preston scoffed loudly, dramatically turning toward the camera operator to ensure his reaction was perfectly captured.
"Don't listen to him, guys," Preston said smoothly, playing the role of the victimized, successful older brother. "Silus has always been unstable. He's just jealous of my success. He agreed to sell me the house, but now that the cameras are here, he’s trying to extort me for more money. It’s incredibly sad."
Preston turned back to the security camera, pointing a threatening finger at the lens.
"You are going to let the locksmith in right now, Silus," Preston hissed, his facade dropping for a fraction of a second. "Or I will take you to court, and I will sue you for breaching our contract. I will completely bankrupt you. I have the network's lawyers on retainer."
The father nodded aggressively. "You owe your brother, Silus! He’s the only one in this family doing something important with his life!"
"I'm not letting him in, Dad," Silus’s voice replied, absolutely unbreakable. "And you aren't going to sue me, Preston. Because you can't sue someone when you're in the back of a police cruiser."
Preston laughed—a loud, forced, arrogant sound.
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"The police?" Preston mocked, waving his hands. "Call them! Call the police, Silus! I have a notarized deed! They will legally force you to hand over the keys to my property!"
👉 What massive flaw in Darlene's forgery is Silus about to expose?
