The Marvelous Elijah's Return

Chapter 108

Over my dead body 

In the left corner of the casino, at the red leather couches, Elmer Hayes sat with his table covered with expensive wines and snacks. 

A couple of young girls sat on his right and left side as he and his old friends sat around a mahogany table in front of him, drinking and Elmer took the deck of cards in his hand. 

“Okay... this time, I am going all in!” He laughed loudly, slapping the cards together on top of each other before pushing them into the center of the table, “I bet five million dollars on this 

one...” 

Immediately an awkward silence circled among his friends and he instantly noticed their disturbed and hesitant gazes toward him. 

“Don‘t be such a mood killer and place your bets!” Elmer smiled, trying to diffuse the tension around him. 

“I don‘t have that kind of money to bet on cards....” His friend Lucas said looking at the cards and Elmer could tell he was lying by the expression on his face. 

“Come on man we‘re all good here… just make your damn bet and play, no need to be shy” Elmer smiled widely, nudging Lucas‘s arm. 

“No. I don‘t feel like this is a game, but a cocky move to rob us of our money...” “What?!” 

Even though he knew Lucas hit the nail right on the head, and he was right about him cunning them to get money, he screwed his face in annoyance as soon as he heard it. 

some cards” Elmer laughed again, taking a swig from his champagne glass

between the group, and they were still staring at him like he lost his mind or something, which irritated him even more than he

step–brother daughter because of him... You are broke, ain‘t you?” Jenkin said, a hint of

have never bet this high before... Do you even have

how they were talking down to him left Elmer pissed off, and he glared at his friends, saying, “That lowlife day is numbered on this earth! Do you think a Hayes like myself will allow a punk shit all over me and continue to have air in his lungs for more than a week?!” “Is that so?” Mr. Bamford‘s voice startled the

raised his brow

and annoyance towards the chief constable‘s presence and he blurted out, “I am a free

dragged you in this deep, sticky mud,” Mr. Bamford said in a serious and cold tone.

out, “What the hell is an honorable man like yourself doing in a casino when you should be playing some superhero for the civilians?!”

the superhero for a company that is dying because of the accounting fraud you and the board of directors committed!” Bamford retorted back in

the policemen thought with a faint smile and

let out, matching Elmer‘s energy. “What the hell are you talking about?!” “You are under investigation for fraud, conspiracy, and filing false documents... and there is incriminating evidence against you so far, so you are not allowed to leave the country until further notice, and if you try to run, we will hunt, capture, and lock you away till the day of your court hearing or bond gets paid

 

Elmer sat frozen on his spot unable to comprehend the gravity of what happened and all of its consequences. “Who is behind this absurd accusation, Bamford?! Where is the proof?!” Elmer yelled, his voice growing louder. At this point, everyone‘s attention in the room turned to Elmer, watching the scene unfold in front of them, and knowing who he was, they were shocked at the fact that such a humiliating situation happened to him, which stunned many, including his friends. “Elijah Darius, and as I said, he has great evidence to back his claim... if he didn‘t, I wouldn‘t be poking a bear with a stick... So stay in Syldavia, and make our job easier, okay?” The name, “Elijah,” hit Elmer like a hammer right in his chest, it felt like being struck by a truck at full speed,

his pressure mounting in intensity, and his heart beating fast inside his chest Suddenly, he stood, grabbed a bottle, and threw it at the wall, screaming, “That fucking bastard!!” Rage consumed him, his whole body shaking as a single tear rolled down his cheeks as he

tap on his shoulders made Elmer turn around slowly, and he realized he was surrounded by five robust bouncers, standing tall behind him, one of them hand gripping his shoulder. “Mr. Hayes, you are

Do you know the thousands of dollars I have spent in this damn casino!! And now, you are kicking me out for smashing a bottle!?” Elmer blurted in a loud furious

cannot stay here now and cause more trouble! Pay up and leave. This is your

Elmer hesitated, but the presence of these men was getting to him, and he snatched it from their grab and opened it, letting out

don‘t make this an issue and pay up.” One of the men replied, still

of –” “Achoo!” Another sneeze left Elijah‘s lips as he sat in the back

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