Chapter 24: You're not fit to step in

"Alexander!!"

Despite John's repeated calls, Alexander remained resolute in his decision to ignore him.

After enduring two brutal beatings from Ethan earlier that day, Alexander could not bear the thought of provoking him further. The looming threat of a potential third altercation filled him with dread, knowing that it could result in permanent disfigurement.

Although John had once been Ethan's father-in-law, their current estrangement severed their familial ties. This newfound distance left John feeling vulnerable and apprehensive, fearing that Ethan's volatile nature could turn his aggression towards him as well.

John, unlike Klein, lacked connections to the criminal underworld. Therefore, he opted to reach out to his daughter, Maya, for assistance. He swiftly dialed her number and waited as the phone rang.

"Maya, are you still at the West Lake Hotel?" John inquired once the call connected.

"Yes, Dad, I'm still here," Maya responded.

With a sense of urgency in his tone, John relaye