Chapter 138

• Ethan’s POV
• When Fiona informed me that Emily was in the studio working, a wave of relief washed over me. I had been anxious all morning, wondering if she’d gotten my messages, worried that Reuben might already be pulling one of his reckless stunts.
• Reuben always knew how to press the right buttons. He wasn’t just impulsive—he was calculating, using manipulation as both shield and sword. I knew him too well, and unfortunately, so did Emily.