Chapter 53

OLIVIA

While going through Ethan’s study, a pang of guilt gnawed at my insides. I leaned against the desk, my fingers tracing the patterns on the wood surface. Ethan had worked tirelessly to start up his own company and steer his father’s company in a new direction, one that embodied his values and vision. The efforts he had put into rectifying his father’s mistakes were commendable.

Regret tugged at my heart as I realized the implications of what I was about to do. I could just stop here, forget about it, and let them fix it. Ethan didn’t deserve to suffer for his father's missteps. He was starting to make amends,, and I could actually see the change in him. The smile that had crossed my face earlier now felt like a betrayal.

With a deep breath, I straightened my posture.

I had made a promise to myself, a vow to avenge the injustices that had plagued my family for far too long. Ethan’s earnest efforts to right the wrongs of the past wouldn’t deter me from se