Chapter 10 The Ties That Bind

• The atmosphere in Ethan's office was tense and felt colder than normal. His jaw was clinched as he strode back and forth, his face's angles sharpened by the fading sun. He could still hear the words from the confrontation with Alexander, each one a jab of annoyance.
• With caution, Clara walked in holding a pile of revised designs. "This is the updated "
• Ethan interrupted her in the middle of her sentence and yelled, "Late again." His tone was cold, his voice piercing.