Chapter 535:

Though Ethan and Jayceon were close friends, they had clashed before, even physically, in their younger days. As adults, they had grown more level-headed, avoiding fights for years.

Jayceon stood his ground. “Those kidnappers were after Brenna. They knew Patrick mattered to her. Brenna is so well-protected, with military-grade security. They couldn’t touch her, so they targeted Patrick to get to her. Can you honestly say this has nothing to do with her?”

Ethan scoffed, visibly irritated. “Jayceon, you’re Patrick’s father. You’re always too caught up in your business deals. When have you ever truly looked after your son? At your grandmother’s birthday, you left him there alone, letting your family bully him. And you call yourself a responsible father? You’ve got wealth and influence. Couldn’t you have at least hired a bodyguard for him? But you didn’t. And now, when something goes wrong, you’re quick to blame others? Where’s your accountability?”

Brenna glanced at Ethan, who was defending her with such conviction, and a subtle, appreciative smile crossed her lips. Every point he made echoed what she had been thinking.

“Exactly. And I’m the one who taught Patrick how to survive at sea,” she said.

“Honestly, it’s no surprise Ellie wants nothing to do with you. And

his voice sharp and accusing. “Have you completely lost your sense of what’s right and

eyes reflecting a storm of betrayal. It seemed to him that ever since Ethan had fallen head over heels for Brenna, he

finally saw Jayceon for what he truly was—a man who dodged accountability and found it easier

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Ethan and Jayceon now stood on opposite sides

with Brenna at the time, then sure, she’d share the blame. But he was in the restroom alone at that time. No one was watching over him. We’re all shaken over what happened; no one wanted this, least of all Brenna. So why are you so

who

stepped out of the hospital with Brenna, and together, they found a cozy spot down the

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