Ethan released Adrian's wrist.
"Mr. Pierce, this is a mall, not your home. If you want to call the shots, do it at home. You're not welcome here." His eyes moved past Adrian to the mall manager watching from nearby. "Remember his face. If this happens again, don't let either of them shop here."
Adrian's face darkened with fury.
"Ethan, you..."
'He's actually taking Vivian's side against me? What could he possibly gain from that?'
Ethan cut him off with the same unhurried composure. "Mr. Pierce, the exit is that way."
Adrian stood there breathing hard, like a cornered animal.
His fists clenched so tightly that his nails nearly dug into his palms.
He wanted to say something, anything, that would restore a shred of dignity.
But his throat tightened.
He couldn't force out a single wo
