Chapter 201

A mother's strength shines through. Even in fear, Clara Walton managed to hold herself together when facing Ethan Blackwood. She kept her gaze locked on him, trying to calm her racing heartbeat. Ethan looked down at her, a faint smirk flickering in his eyes. Then, with no warning, his long fingers grabbed her chin tightly. The pressure made Clara feel like he could snap her neck if he wanted to. Her breath hitched, but she didn't flinch. She held her ground. Ethan’s face only grew darker. He stared her down and said, "You really think you can threaten me?" Before Clara could react, he snatched her wrist. With a brutal twist, there was the unmistakable crack of bone—sharp and chilling. A sheen of sweat broke out on Clara’s skin. The pain was blinding, and the scalpel slipped from her hand. She stared at Ethan, stunned and shaking. His voice was cold, emotionless. "Start the surgery. Now." "Yes, sir." The bodyguards had already moved in and restrained Clara. The doctor rushed over quickl