Chapter 226 Punches and Truth

Ethan’s POV The morning after the resignation, my house was too quiet. I tried to read emails and failed. I tried to drink coffee and let it go cold. The documents from the board were already signed and sent. There was nothing left to explain. Gray showed up without calling first. He pushed the door wider and walked in with the kind of energy that means a fight is coming even if no one has swung yet. He stopped in front of me, hands on his hips. “You really resigned,” he said. “Yes.” “You’re going back to fix it.” “No.” He stared. “That’s it? After everything? You just walk away?” “It’s done.” He shook his head. “You need to clear your name. You need to call a press conference, show proof, force the issue.” “I’m not doing that.” His jaw flexed. “Then I’ll do it.” “You won’t.” He stepped closer. “This isn’t just about you. It’s about everyone tied to you.” “Not your business,” I said. I kept my voice flat. “Stay out of it.” Gray’s mouth tightened. “Not my business? It is when you’re dra