Chapter 45

Back at Samuel Meyer's mansion, Ethan leaned back on the couch, rubbing his temple as his mother went on again about Mia.

“She’s using you, Ethan. Open your eyes. She knows what she’s doing.”

“She’s not,” he muttered, barely lifting his head. “She hasn't even asked me of anything yet. You’re trying to make her the villain just because you don’t like her.”

His mother gave a short laugh. “No, I don’t like people who play the victim while they stir ...