Capítulo 46: Back in Business

Ethan stood up slowly, every muscle still aching from the previous night's events. He walked toward the window, gazing at the quiet, pristine streets of the elite residential area.

There was no sign of the bustling city life here, just the stillness of luxury and privilege. The peaceful atmosphere outside contrasted sharply with the storm of thoughts raging in his mind.

'Is this really safety?' he wondered. 'Just because I'm here, away from the chaos of the city, does that mean they won't come for me?'

His mind drifted toward his family, and an uneasy knot formed in his stomach. If the Great Families saw him as a threat, would they also go after his loved ones?

Lena had warned him about their ruthlessness, about how far they would go to maintain their power. The thought of his family being dragged into this new world of danger was unbearable.