Chapter 329

It felt like Ethan Blackwood was the one completely in control of the dinner; within minutes, the whole atmosphere had shifted to center around him. Daniel Sterling sat there, visibly uncomfortable, awkwardly glancing at Clara Walton, unsure of what to say next. Clara herself wasn’t any better off—Ethan’s actions had thrown her into unease. Ethan, on the other hand, seemed completely calm, even going so far as to naturally serve Clara food and casually mention little quirks about her preferences. These were things no one could possibly know without having lived with her for a long time. Faced with Ethan’s overwhelming presence, Daniel became all the more at a loss, fumbling when he tried to speak several times. Each attempt was interrupted by Ethan with perfect timing, leaving Daniel speechless and awkwardly sidelined. Finally, Clara abruptly got up, unable to take it anymore. Ethan remained as composed as ever. “What’s wrong?” he asked calmly. Without so much as glancing at him, Clara