Chapter 194

Once inside the study, Ethan Hart stood upright like he always did when reporting, but this time, he didn’t even dare to breathe too loudly. Though Alexander Barron had somewhat accepted Ethan dating Lillian, he still felt this assistant needed a lot of polishing before he’d ever be good enough for her. “Ethan, you have any idea what I’m about to say to you?” Alexander’s tone was cold. “I think I do, Mr. Barron…” Ethan answered carefully, “You’re still not exactly sold on me and Lillian, right?” “I don’t think you’re capable of protecting her at all right now. What if the danger Lillian faced wasn’t from James Carter this time—but someone worse, someone we couldn’t even handle?” Alexander twirled the ring on his finger. He wasn’t yelling, but his presence alone pressured hard. Ethan completely understood his doubts—and honestly, he couldn’t say he was wrong. If something really happened to Lillian down the road, he might not be able to keep her safe. But still—“I’ll do whatever it take