Chapter 86

"Nope," Ethan Blackwood said flatly. Almost the moment the words left his mouth, Clara Walton’s phone buzzed. She flinched, and Ethan's expression darkened instantly. The air in the room became heavy with unspeakable tension. Both of their eyes fell on the phone. Ethan's face went completely still. Clara looked rattled, her fingers tightening slightly. It was Nathaniel Griffith calling. "Answer it," Ethan said, tone as cold as ice. But Clara didn't move. She shook her head at him, silently refusing. There was no way she could take that call right now, not in this situation. But to Ethan, her hesitation just seemed more suspicious. In his mind, she didn’t want Nathaniel to know what was happening. That was all the reason he needed. He sneered, eyes locked on her. Before Clara could react, Ethan had already moved. In one swift motion, he had her within his control again. Beyond the large office windows, the bustling city of River City spread out like a painting. From this height, everyth