Chapter 4 - The Patriarch's Wrath
"Mr... Mr. Sterling, this is a private domestic matter between husband and wife," Ethan managed to choke out, his voice cracking miserably.
Arthur stepped directly into Ethan's personal space, towering over the younger man with overwhelming physical and financial dominance.
"A domestic matter? You laid your hands on my only daughter while she carries my grandchild," Arthur whispered dangerously.
Before Ethan could formulate another pathetic excuse, Arthur’s heavy hand gripped Ethan’s deep burgundy tie and yanked him downward.
"For the past three years, you used my daughter's humility against her to feed your pathetic corporate ego," Arthur growled.
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Clara reached out, gently placing her hand on her father's sleeve to pull him back from crossing the line into physical retaliation.
"Don't soil your hands on him, Dad. Let the law and the market do what they do best," Clara said softly.
