Chapter 222

Ethan felt warmth spread through him at her gesture, but he kept his expression neutral. He stood at the head of the table, tension thick in the air, as he laid out his proposal for a vote.

The others were silent, their faces showing skepticism and deep thought. He could tell that not everyone was comfortable with the idea of him being the leader, but he had expected that. It would take more than just words to win them over.

Finally, Denera broke the silence, her voice sharp. “You want us to vote just to make you the leader? What makes you think you’re the best choice, Ethan? We all bring something to the table.”

Ethan met her gaze steadily. “I’m not saying you don’t, Denera. But this isn’t about what we bring individually. It’s about survival. We need someone who can make the tough calls. That’s me.”

“Survival, huh?” Rhys leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms with a smirk. “Sounds like you’re just grabbing at power. What makes you different from the rest of us?”

Gerald frowned
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