Chapter 123

But watching Ethan Blackwood being all dominant again, Clara Walton suddenly felt a surge of resistance. Why should it always be him in control? The more she thought about it, the more unwilling she felt. Then out of nowhere, Clara flipped the situation. Ethan, cautious not to hurt her, let her take the upper hand. Now Clara was straddling him, looking down from above. Ethan’s gaze turned intense, his Adam’s apple shifted slightly, and he started breathing a little heavier just from watching her. Still, he didn’t say a word. Just silently stared, as if waiting to see what she’d do next. “What now?” Ethan finally asked, his voice rough. The second he spoke, his body stiffened — like he'd just handed over his most important leverage. This side of Clara? He’d never seen it before. Even in moments like these, she used to be more passive — hesitant, responsive, but never leading. He’d always been the one keeping control, pushing her toward compromise. But now? Clara was flipping the script.