Chapter 33 – A Plan and a Promise
Ethan stood over the map spread across his desk, eyes bloodshot. Damien leaned on the edge of the table, arms crossed.
"She's not with Aiden this time," Damien said quietly. "This is different."
"I know." Ethan's voice was hoarse. "This man—Victor Lang—he's after me. He was once a partner in one of my earliest ventures. I pulled out when I discovered he was using funds illegally. He lost everything."
Damien whistled low. "That'll make a man hold a grudge."
Ethan straightened. "We find him before he touches her. I don't care what it takes."
Damien grinned. "Now that's the spirit. You finally sound like someone who's fighting for more than his company."
Ethan shot him a look. "And you sound like someone who talks too much."
"Friendship, buddy. Get used to it."
Despite himself, Ethan cracked the smallest smile. For once, he wasn't alone in this fight.