Chapter 9 - The FatherThe doors opened.
Ethan walked inside.
His footsteps echoed across the marble floor.
Thalia's eyes filled with tears.
"Dad."
Ethan stopped.
For a moment, the terrifying businessman disappeared.
He was simply a father looking at his daughter.
He noticed the bruise on her wrist.
His jaw tightened.
"Who did that?"
Thalia looked toward Kyle.
Ethan followed her gaze.
Kyle suddenly found the floor fascinating.
"You," Ethan said.
It wasn't a question.
Kyle swallowed.
"Mr. Whitmore, this is a misunderstanding."
Ethan smiled faintly.
"No."
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He took another step forward.
"Misunderstandings require innocence."
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Chapter 10 - The Secret Kyle Never KnewKyle had always believed Ethan tolerated him because he respected his ambition.
Chapter 11 - The WhisperThalia retrieved the hidden phone.
Chapter 12 - Red and BlueSirens erupted outside.
Chapter 13 - The Empire FallsBy sunrise, the story was everywhere.
Chapter 14 - The Cost of TruthEthan found Thalia sitting alone on the terrace.
Chapter 15 - The Woman Who SurvivedWeeks passed.
