Chapter 13

Not long after, at a business cocktail party full of well-dressed guests and sparkling glasses, the air buzzed with lively conversation. A business rival who’d always been at odds with the Fletchers came over with a drink in hand, grinning as he raised his glass next to Ethan. His tone was openly mocking. "Hey Fletcher, heard that gorgeous wife of yours—the one who’s like a thorny rose—actually took off? what a pity! I really liked her fearless attitude. Way better than those whiny girls who just cling to men all day. If you’re really done with her, how about letting me have a try? I’d be more than happy to take over—" Before he could finish, Ethan spun around and punched him right in the face. The crash of breaking glass and the man’s painful shout rang out together. Ethan’s eyes burned red with fury. He looked like a wild animal that had just been provoked—completely losing his composure. He lunged again, raining punches and kicks down on his rival as chaos erupted all around. "