Chris and Otto's unrelenting barrage of words gave Ethan no chance for rebuttals.

Moreover, his marriage with Marina was practically set in stone.

Marina knew that Ethan's feelings for Olivia were complicated recently.

She grasped her sleeve tightly. She was afraid that Ethan would go back on his word.

Ethan raised his glass and said calmly, "Okay."

Marina sighed in relief. A smile reappeared on her face. "Gramps, dad. I told you that Ethan would not let me down."

Otto looked at Ethan deeply and said, "It better stay that way."

Chris also added, "Olivia is Chloe's daughter. She can be considered part of the Carlton family. We'll take good care of her if you don't. I'll take care of things on her end. I don't want to see you contacting her starting tomorrow."

Ethan's fingers tightened around his glass. His eyes darkened. But he didn't say anything.

He originally thought he was only telling Olivia that he wouldn't go home because he was angry. He didn't expect it to come