Chapter 160

Every eye in the room snapped toward Ethan Roscente.

Bodyguards fumbled for the switch. A sharp click echoed as the jarring recording cut off.

The room plunged into silence so deep you could hear a pin drop.

Zachary Evans broke out in a cold sweat under Ethan's murderous glare. He forced a smile. "Everyone, Mr. Roscente is... very capable... always... persistent..."

Before he could finish, all gazes involuntarily dropped to Ethan's crotch.

Ethan's face darkened. His knuckles turned white.

The air froze for ten solid seconds.

"Zachary." Ethan's voice was icy, each word dripping with menace.

Zachary stiffened. "This is slander from competitors! Anyone who discusses it will be treated as corporate spies!"

"Yes, sir!"

The thunderous response made passing employees turn their heads.

Ethan stormed into his car. The temperature inside plummeted the moment the door slammed shut.

"Where's Sophia?" His voice could freeze hell.

Zachary handed over a tablet with trembling hands. "Ms. Lowell has no classes this afternoon..."

Ethan scanned the schedule, then smiled dangerously. "Head to Waterside Gardens."

"But the dinner meeting tonight—"

"Didn't they say I'm 'incapable'?" Ethan sneered. "I'm going to get 'treated.'"

Zachary nearly dropped the tablet.

Thirty minutes later, Ethan stood in the empty apartment, his expression black as storm clouds. He kicked over the coffee table, sending glass shards flying.

Meanwhile, Sophia stretched lazily in bed, blissfully unaware of the tempest she'd stirred.