Chapter 34

"Then please show yourself out, Miss Kane. Saves me the trouble of calling security." Ethan stepped in front of Claire, his tone ice-cold. Violet looked like she'd been hit by lightning. "You're telling me to leave? Mr. Fields, you must be confused!" He replied with that usual indifferent tone of his, "You're the one stirring up drama here, raising your voice and causing a scene. Why would I kick anyone else out?" Not just Violet—even the guests watching were stunned. After all, the one who got red wine thrown on her was the beloved daughter of the Kane family. Sure, the Kanes weren't top-tier, but they held considerable influence. Recently, they'd even gotten in with the Cooper family. On the other hand, Claire? A former foster daughter kicked out by the Thompson family. What kind of backing could she possibly have? Did the CEO of XR suddenly think with his emotions rather than reason? But shockingly, it was Claire who he protected. There were too many eyes watching for Violet to back