Ethen was threatened

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“William, I was about to leave, since I have done my meeting here!" Monica murmured, staring at the fist tightly clenched to the side, implying that it could morph into a punch at any point. She could also feel the panic rising in her throat, which was not visible from the outside but was affecting her voice and words.

Ethen moved his gaze to Monica right away, who explained in a hurry before being questioned. He was acutely conscious of William Mackenzie, but he could not figure out what this guy was doing here or why Monica was clarifying things to him unless he was her lover. That could not be correct.

This man was too dangerous to be anyone's lover; he was a crude, disrespectful man who had no idea how to show others respect.

“Ella, what's going on?" With curious eyes, Ethen asked Monica.

"Um!"

Monica tried to respond, but all that came out of her mouth was a murmur. In response, William, who was merely pouring rage from his eyes, abruptly seized her hand and turned to