Rhea POV
Ethan glared at him. "You really believe her? After everything?"
"I believe my eyes," the man replied. "And I saw a young woman covered in bruises. Barely able to stand, being threatened by grown men who should have protected her."
Ethan shook his head slowly, looking at the man like he was both disappointed and disgusted. "She provoked it. She always does. Were you also there to see the tantrum she threw at the party? Or did you turn a blind eye to that one too?"
"Even if that were true, this place is not the place for that conversation. She should be peacefully recovering, not dealing with your nonsense."
Ethan stepped forward towards him, so close now it seemed like he might actually snap and head-butt the man. The anger was rolling off him in waves.
"You think I'm b
