Chapter 139

Peter Gavin stood in the luxurious penthouse, the opulent surroundings a stark contrast to the turmoil inside.

Glaring at his son, Ethan Gavin, with simmering rage, Peter's eyes reflected the turmoil of a man who had spent years meticulously building an empire now threatened by a single reckless act.

His palm connected sharply with Ethan's cheek, the sound echoing in the spacious room, reverberating off the marble walls and high ceilings.

"You reckless fool. Who gave you the authority to jeopardize our entire operation?" Peter's voice was laced with controlled anger, each word dripping with the weight of his disappointment.

Ethan, clutching his stinging cheek, felt his own frustration boiling over. "I wasn't thinking straight. I just wanted Alex gone," he retorted, his voice trembling with emotion.

“And for that, you are going to kill the entire White family too?” Peter's question hung in the air.

“I was just being emotional,” Ethan muttered, his gaze dropping to the floor, unable to