Chapter 21
Kai frowned in disbelief. "I'm really a resident here. I even have a key to the house!" Kai exclaimed as he took out a key from his pocket.
That was the key that was given to Kai by William. It had the crest of Dragon Bay in gold on it. Because of how exquisite the key looked, the security guard did not doubt its authenticity.
After taking a closer look at the key, the security guard sized Kai up once more. "Hey, where did you get this key from? It's a key to the mansion on top of the mountain in Dragon Bay. This mansion is the most expensive of all the properties here. Since it was purchased by Mr. Sullivan, how did this key end up in your hands?"
Kai was shocked upon hearing that. Wow! The mansion William gave to me is the most expensive of them all? What a gift!
"Indeed, Mr. Sullivan gave it to me," Kai answered truthfully.
"Nonsense! Why would he give it to you? You must've either stolen it or found it on the ground somewhere, am I right?" the security guard shouted suspiciously. He then waved for a few more of his fellow security guards. "Keep your eyes on them! I need to make a phone call to clarify this."
After giving out the order, the security guard left hurriedly with the key.
After noticing the tense situation, Gary grabbed Hannah, and they both also got out of the car. Furthermore, the taxi driver was also spooked. He took out their luggage and left the scene in a hurry.
"Kai, what's going on?" Hannah asked worriedly since she couldn't see what was happening.
"Don't worry, Mom. Everything's fine. It's just a normal security check. They're very strict here at Dragon Bay," Kai consoled Hannah.
"Of course, they should be strict! This is the most luxurious neighborhood in Horington. I can even smell the fragrance of flowers from here!" Hannah couldn't contain her excitement.
However, Gary was fed up. We're being held up by the security. Obviously, something's wrong here. I shouldn't have trusted Kai! Why would someone lend him a house in Dragon Bay?
Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz drove up slowly and stopped right next to them.
"Hey, isn't that you, Kai? What are you doing here with your whole family along with your luggage? It can't be that you're moving in to stay at Dragon Bay, right?" Warrick asked in a sarcastic tone as he was getting out of the car.
After that, Sandy and Juliette came out of the car as well.
The three of them then looked at the family of three mockingly. They were there to take a tour around Dragon Bay because Sandy wanted to show them the house Leyton had bought for her as a wedding gift.
However, since they bumped into Kai and his family, they decided to stick around and find out what was going on.
After giving the trio a cold glare, Kai ignored them.
"What's going on here?" Sandy questioned one of the security guards.
Having noticed that Sandy came in a Mercedes-Benz and also, she was in designer clothes, he said politely, "Miss, these people said that they're the residents of Dragon Bay. One of them even took out a key to a mansion. Our captain suspects that they must've somehow found the key somewhere or stolen it. Hence, we're waiting for our captain to come back with a confirmation."
Upon hearing that, Sandy, Warrick, and Juliette burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Kai, you're ridiculously funny! Just because you found a key and you dare to come here calling yourself a resident? What a fool!" Warrick mocked.
Juliette, while laughing uncontrollably, added, "Do you know how much it costs to buy a mansion here? Do you really think you can afford it? I think even after sweeping the streets for a hundred years, your dad still can't afford one!"
"Hurry up and get rid of these people! Especially that fellow, he's an ex-convict. He has just gotten out of jail today. If you let him set foot in there, he's going to ruin the reputation of Dragon Bay!" Sandy told the security guards while pointing at Kai.
Chapter 22
U pon hearing that, the security guards started panicking, and they all took out their batons. If the other residents were to find out that an ex-convict was present in the vicinity, the security guards would be in big trouble.
"Kai, why don't you just get lost? Please bring along your blind mother and your sanitation worker father. Do you really want to wait until the security guards put their hands on them?" Warrick continued mocking.
"What did you just say?" Kai clenched his fists angrily.
"What? Are you going to hit me?" Warrick teased. He then laughed hysterically and walked toward Kai. "I suppose you might've learned a move or two in jail, but do you know where you're at? Trust me; I will send you back in there if you dare to lay a finger on me." He then put on an arrogant face and shoved Kai.
Seemingly frightened, Hannah softly gave Kai's elbow a nudge and pleaded, "Kai, let's just leave."
Hannah was afraid that Kai might get himself in trouble again. Since Kai had a criminal record, the authority might not be lenient toward him if a commotion were to break out. She definitely wouldn't be able to handle it if Kai were to be sent back to jail.
At the same time, Gary was also getting increasingly worried. He stared at Kai and said, "Get our things now. We should leave. This is so humiliating."
Gary then started to pick up their luggage as he was determined to leave immediately. He could no longer bear the humiliation.
"Hahaha. Yes, get lost! If I ever see you again, I'll take my revenge and beat you up!" Warrick pointed at Kai.
"All right, let's get back into the car. It's embarrassing to be seen talking to these people!" Sandy yelled at Warrick. After they had all gotten back into the car, they drove straight into Dragon Bay.
"Mom, wait! I'm telling the truth! My friend really lent this mansion to me!" Kai reassured Hannah.
"Wait? What are we waiting for? Do you really want us to be dragged out of here?" Gary was fuming.
Just when Kai was about to retaliate, he saw how old and weak his father had grown. Because of that, he swallowed his pride and kept his mouth shut.
At that moment, the security guard that took the key had returned. When he saw Kai, he said to him apologetically, "Mr. Chance, I'm so sorry. We've made a mistake. We're a bunch of fools! We'll send you up this instance!"
After he said that, he turned and ordered the rest of the security guards, "Keep all your batons! Go get the car now, and send Mr. Chance and his family in!"
"Roger that!" The security guards nodded frantically. Then they brought a car and escorted Kai and his parents into Dragon Bay.
While in the car, Gary's expression had changed. He had no idea what to say to Kai because he was skeptical of him the whole time.
"Oh my god, Kai! How generous of your friend to lend you a mansion!" Hannah was extremely excited to be in Dragon Bay and to be able to smell the fragrance of the flowers.
"Don't worry, Mom. If there's an opportunity, I'll definitely bring you to meet this friend of mine!" Kai knew that Hannah was dying to know who his generous friend was. So, he planned to let Josephine meet his parents in the near future.
Sandy and the others had arrived at a mansion halfway up the mountain. Sandy stopped the car, and they got out.
"Sandy, I'm so envious of you! This mansion is magnificent! I'd trade ten years of my life just to have a mansion like this!" Juliette exclaimed when she saw Sandy's mansion.
"This is nothing! The prices for mansions here at Dragon Bay depend on how high it is located at the mountain. Do you see the one at the top of the mountain? That's the most expensive one. I wonder who bought it!" Sandy pointed at the mansion on the mountain top.
