Chapter 161:

“No! You can’t go… you—” James began, his voice tinged with desperation as he reached out to stop Ethan. But his attempt was futile. Ethan’s mind was made up, his determination unshakable.

The urgency in his eyes left no room for compromise, especially with his mother missing.

Ethan’s fists were tight balls of frustration as he bit down hard on his tongue, suppressing the roar of anger and fear threatening to burst out.

A bitter scoff escaped his lips, his gaze sharp and resolute. “That’s exactly it, James. You can’t stop me. This is something I have to do, and not even the heavens themselves can change that!” His voice was a fierce declaration, filled with an intensity that brooked no argument.

Without waiting for James or Ryker to respond, Ethan turned on his heel and stormed out of the mansion.

His footsteps were purposeful and driven, each one echoing his urgency. He flung open the door of his car with a force that spoke of his desperation, barely pausing to register the engine