Chapter 75 - Favors and Fallouts: Liam's Rise, Sebastian's Shock

The heavy glass door slammed behind Sebastian Hawthorne with such force that the entire wall shuddered. I watched through the office window as he stormed across the bank's polished marble lobby, shoving past a startled security guard. His tantrum was visible even through the soundproof glass – face contorted with rage, hands gesticulating wildly as he barked into his phone.

"Well," Leopold said with a satisfied smile, "that was certainly entertaining."

I turned back to the desk where my two-billion-dollar loan agreement lay waiting. "Is he always that dramatic?"

Leopold chuckled. "The Hawthornes aren't accustomed to hearing the word 'no.' Especially not Sebastian." He slid the platinum VIP card across the desk. "Your funds are immediately available, Mr. Knight. This grants you access to our exclusive services – 24/7 personal banking assistance, priority processing, private investment opportunities."