My stomach dropped.
My legs felt as heavy as lead, rooted firmly to the ground.
The rush of freedom I had just tasted, the feeling of finally escaping that cage, was instantly drowned in cold water.
A chill spread from the top of my head to the tips of my toes.
Ethan wasn't supposed to be back for another two days.
Yet he was standing right in front of us.
Silent.
That silence was more terrifying than any outburst he had ever had.
Everyone froze.
Serena clearly hadn't expected Ethan to return early either. A flash of panic crossed her face, but her confidence quickly returned.
She forced a flattering smile and hurried over to him.
"Mr. Shaw, what brings you back early? Eleanor fired Claire for the good of Shaw Group. But don't worry. I'll be your assistant from now on. I'll defi
