Chapter 58
The tension on the dock was palpable as Ethan Price stood before us, flanked by a group of armed guards. His smirk carried the confidence of a man who thought he’d already won.
“Well, well,” Ethan drawled, stepping closer. “I have to admit, you’re resourceful. Redmond underestimated you, but unfortunately for you, I don’t make the same mistakes.”
Alex stood his ground, his expression cool and defiant. “And yet, here you are, gloating instead of stopping us. What’s the matter, Ethan? Feeling insecure about your position?”
Ethan’s smirk faltered for a fraction of a second, but he quickly recovered. “You think you’re clever, don’t you? But this ends now.”
His guards raised their weapons, and I felt Alex’s hand brush mine—a silent signal. My pulse quickened, but I nodded subtly
