Chapter 48

• The door slammed shut behind Sarah, reverberating in the stillness of the meeting room. Ethan stood there, his heart racing and his mind swirling with a tumult of emotions. The confrontation had left him reeling, and the weight of Sarah’s accusations hung heavily in the air. He felt anger, yes, but also a deep sense of betrayal and confusion.
• Ethan ran a hand through his hair, pacing the room as he replayed the exchange in his mind. How had things spiraled so far out of control? He had always believed he was doing what was best for the company, but now it felt like everything was crumbling around him. The thought of Lily’s power play gnawed at him, and Sarah’s hurtful words echoed relentlessly.
• He glanced at the contract lying on the table, the stark reality of Clause D glaring back at him. It was a reminder of the precarious situation they were all in—one that he had not fully understood until now. He had thought he could manage the complexities of the business and his personal life, but the two had collided in a way he hadn’t anticipated.