Chapter 31: A Chilling Gift For You
The store owner was visibly rattled by the icy and detached gaze that Miles fixed upon him. But, he quickly mustered the courage to physically shove Miles back, shouting out his indignation, “What are you thinking? You want to fight me? I’m not afraid to call the police right this minute! You look suspicious, like a petty thief, pawning off your goods here and even threatening violence. Leave with your worthless junk if you don’t want any trouble. Or else, I’ll ensure you’re behind bars. Don’t think I fear you.”
Drawing attention to Miles, he continued, “Everybody, take notice! This man’s trying to peddle stolen items here. Someone, alert the police and get him arrested!”
The owner’s malicious plan was clear: not only cheat Miles of his phone but also brand him a thief.
His loud cries attracted the attention of passersby, who turned to watch the unfolding drama.
At this point, the depth of the unscrupulous shopkeeper’s cunning became apparent to Miles.
“Well, shopkeeper, since you’ve decided to stir up trouble, don’t fault me for showing no mercy. You’re a fan of phones, aren’t you? Here’s another one for you,” Miles retorted, a frosty smile inching across his face.
Without a moment’s hesitation, he grabbed a phone and aimed it at the duplicitous shopkeeper’s head. As he did, a faint red light radiated from his hand, an eye on the back of it snapping open instantly.
“Crack!”
The phone made contact with the shopkeeper’s forehead. Yet, when Miles withdrew his hand, the phone was nowhere to be found.