“Miss, let’s talk this over—” Victoria Hayes’ face was pale.
“There’s nothing to discuss.” the woman raised her wrist to check the time. “My time is precious. You have three minutes to decide.”
The crowd buzzed, whispers filling the air.
Then Ethan Blake’s voice cut through like a blade.
“Lillian, we’ve been married four years. Don’t you trust me at all?”
Lillian froze, staring at him in disbelief.
He had never dared to speak to her like this before. And now, not only was he speaking—he was speaking with authority.
“Ethan! This isn’t your place. Get out!” Victoria snapped.
Julian Hart seized the moment. “Aunt Victoria, let him try. But make him swear in front of everyone—if something goes wrong, the Winters family won’t be responsible. He alone takes all the blame.”
Ethan’s cold g
