My way or the highway

Chapter - 110

"I find myself captivated by the charm exuding from this modest dwelling of yours," Rick declared without a hint of hesitation.

"Huh?" But there was nothing but confusion on everyone's face. No body could make out ant meaning to what Rick said.

"I want this house of yours," Rick blurted out without hesitation.

"What?" A collective gasp escaped the lips of the those present in the room, leaving not only Jack in a state of shock but also managing to freeze Michelle, Martin, his wife, and even Geoffrey, their eyes widening in shared disbelief.

"Someone said that I couldn't even afford a bathroom in this humble abode of yours," Rick innocently looked at Geoffrey, reminding him of the exact words he spoke when he first arrived with Evelina and Geoffrey, "Well, now I am curious to see if I can snag the whole darn place."