Chapter 22: A Dangerous Game
Lena refused to flinch as Ethan leaned in, his presence suffocating, his words dripping with amusement. He knew. Of course, he did. Ethan never made a move without being ten steps ahead. She forced a smirk. “You sound awfully confident for someone who just exposed his biggest asset.” Ethan chuckled. “Leo? He’s a pawn, Lena. Always has been. But you?” His fingers traced the edge of her sleeve, a calculated move meant to unsettle her. “You’re the queen. And you know what happens when the queen is backed into a corner.” Lena tilted her chin up. “She burns the whole board down.” Ethan’s smirk widened. “That’s what I like about you.” Her patience snapped. “Cut the games, Ethan. What do you really want?” Ethan stepped back slightly, as if considering his words. “I want to see what you’ll d
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