Without being told they could tell Ethan was just acting.
The FL scoffed, crossing her arms as she leaned against the doorway. "You're delusional if you think you have that kind of power. The company doesn't revolve around you, Ethan. Know your place."
However Ethan didn't react to their taunts. He simply stood there, calm and composed, as though their words hadn't touched him at all. His silence only seemed to irritate them more, their laughter growing louder and more derisive.
But Ethan's calm gaze didn't waver, his silence speaking louder than their mockery ever could.
The master's laughter grew louder, almost manic, as he leaned forward, his face inches away from Ethan's. "Who do you think you are? Some hero with a savior complex? You're just a cog in the machine. You don't have the authority to breathe, let alone make decisions like that."
Ethan remained calm, his voice steady as he replied, "I can do all of this because I'm the owner."