Chapter 235

The moment the words left Yancey's mouth, the office door opened, revealing Ethan. He sat in his wheelchair as he looked over at them. Grace stood next to her desk, with Yancey leaning against her, his posture almost childlike in its dependence. Ethan's fingers gripped the wheels of his chair, tightening ever so slightly. Grace suddenly remembered the events from earlier—was it Ethan's idea to have Yancey beaten? That morning, Yancey had spoken recklessly in the office. Though he hadn't gone as far as Levi, who had foolishly tried to kill Ethan, he had certainly challenged his authority. Had Ethan given him a little lesson? If Yancey kept this up, would he end up like Levi? The wheels of Ethan's chair softly creaked as he moved closer to Grace. She swallowed nervously, straightening up. "Mr. Ethan, I didn't realize you were still working late." His gaze fell on the hand she had resting on Yancey's arm. For a moment, Grace felt an odd heat radiating from her hand, almost as if it