Chapter 21

Scott frowned in disbelief. "I'm really a resident here. I even have a key to the house!" he exclaimed as he took out a key from his pocket.

That was the key that was given to him by Mr. Vaquez. It had the crest of Centenary Estate 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 Scott up once more. "Hey, where did you get this key from? It's a key to the mansion on top of the mountain in the estate. This mansion is the most expensive of all the properties here. Since it was purchased by Mr. Vaquez, how did this key end up in your hands?"

Scott was shocked upon hearing that. Wow! The mansion Diego gave to me is the most expensive of them all? What a gift!

"Indeed, Mr. Vaquez gave it to me," Scott 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, Jasper grabbed his wife, 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.

"Son, 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 Centenary Estate" Scott consoled his mom.

"Of course, they should be strict! This is the most luxurious neighborhood in Starcity. I can even smell the fragrance of flowers from here!" Hannah couldn't contain her excitement.

However, Jasper was fed up. We're being held up by the security. Obviously, something's wrong here. I shouldn't have trusted you, Scott! Why would someone lend him a house in Centenary Estate?

Just then, a black Mercedes drove up slowly and stopped right next to them.

"Hey, isn't that you, Scott? 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 Centenary Estate, right?" George asked in a sarcastic tone as he was getting out of the car.

After that, Laurel and Eliza 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 Centenary Estate because Laurel wanted to show them the house Greg had bought for her as a wedding gift.

However, since they bumped into Scott and his family, they decided to stick around and find out what was going on.

After giving the trio a cold glare, he ignored them.

"What's going on here?" Laurel questioned one of the security guards.

Having noticed that she 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 Centenary Estate. 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, the trio bursted into laughter.

"Hahaha! Scott, you're ridiculously funny! Just because you found a key and you dare to come here calling yourself a resident? What a fool!" George mocked.

Eliza, 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 Centenary Estate!" Laurel told the security guards while pointing at Scott.

Upon 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.

"Scott, why don't you just get lost? Please carry along your blind mother and your sanitation worker father. Do you really want to wait until the security guards put their hands on them?" George continued mocking.

"What did you just say?" Scott clenched his fists angrily. He could really withstand when people mock him,but once it comes to his parents it angers him so much.

"What? Are you going to hit me?"George teased. He then laughed hysterically and walked toward Scott. "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 Scott..