The crowd was stunned, their eyes turning toward Ivy.

She stood there, her chest rising and falling heavily, tears streaming down her face, betraying the extent of her distress. It was clear that she had been pushed to the edge.

Could it be true? Was Ethan really arrested?

As doubts swirled, Ralph quickly snapped, voicing the questions on everyone's mind. "What nonsense are you spouting? Mr. Lancaster is a man of power! Riverburg is his turf—how could ...