Chapter 45
Ethan's gaze was dark and menacing.
He stared intently at Sophia.
And you! He suddenly turned to her.
Of all people, why him?
Are you happy now?
Sophia's chest heaved.
Anger and humiliation twisted inside her.
What had she done wrong?
Why did she have to endure this?
Sebastian touched the cut on his nose.
A cold smile touched his lips.
What were we doing? You saw it all, didn't you?
Ethan's face was expressionless.
So, you have no explanation?
Explain what?
Explain that I like Sophia?
That I want to pursue her?
Sophia's face instantly paled.
Fire burned in Ethan's eyes.
He swung his fist at Sebastian.
You bastard!
You like her?
You want to pursue her?!
How dare you?!
Sebastian turned his head.
He immediately moved to shield Sophia.
What?
Is that not allowed?
Ethan gritted his teeth.
Of course it's not!
What's your status?
An ex-boyfriend who's ancient history?
Ethan sneered.
It's only history if I say it is.
Who the hell do you think you are?
Sebastian's eyes darkened.
You were the one who broke up with her.
We were all there.
Have you forgotten so quickly?
Ethan nodded.
So this is your trap?
A flicker of guilt crossed Sebastian's face.
I'm sorry, but you let her go first…
That doesn't mean you can pursue her!
Sebastian, are you that desperate?
Even a rabbit doesn't eat the grass by its own burrow!
Ethan, calm down.
In this world, people break up and move on.
You and she are over.
Does that mean Sophia can never be with another man?
If it's not me, it will be someone else.
Images flashed through Ethan's mind.
Sophia being intimate with another man.
Having children.
Something inside him snapped.
His fist flew uncontrollably.
Sebastian dodged quickly.
But protecting Sophia, he took a few hits.
Ethan didn't fare well either.
Sebastian knew his weaknesses.
Soon, Ethan's lip was split.
His forehead was bleeding.
Isabella had composed herself.
She came downstairs looking for Ethan.
She told herself not to dwell on it.
Her mood had improved.
But after searching the main hall, she couldn't find him.
A server pointed towards the small garden.
She saw Ethan fighting.
The other person was Sebastian!
Isabella was shocked.
Seeing Ethan's injuries, she rushed forward.
Stop it!
Stop fighting!
This is dangerous!
She reached out to pull Ethan back.
But he shoved her away.
She fell to the ground, disheveled.
Charlie and Julian heard the commotion and ran out.
Holy shit! What's going on?
Are you two insane?!
Stop it now!
Ethan!
Sebastian—
Each of them pulled one man apart.
Charlie spoke.
Ethan, calm down, take it easy!
Julian frowned.
Sebastian, stop this madness!
Can't we talk this out?
Why resort to violence?
Ethan and Sebastian struggled simultaneously.
Let me go!
Get off!
Charlie and Julian held on tightly.
Julian's gaze swept over both of them.
Talk. What exactly happened?
Charlie tried to mediate.
Whatever it is, we can discuss it.
We're all brothers here. Don't ruin the friendship!
Julian looked at Ethan.
It's Sebastian's birthday today.
Whatever huge issue this is, put it aside for now.
Sebastian wiped the blood from his lip.
His eyes swept over Ethan.
Everything I said earlier was serious.
This decision was made after careful thought.
You have no right to interfere.
He turned and walked towards Sophia.
He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders.
Are you okay?
Were you scared?
Let me take you home first.
Charlie and Julian were stunned.
Sebastian and Sophia?
What's going on?!
Is this why Ethan lost his mind?
Sophia came back to her senses.
She stepped back, avoiding Sebastian's hand.
She took off the suit jacket and returned it to him.
No need, I'll go back by myself.
Your issues, don't drag me into them.
I'm not a toy for you to fight over.
She looked up, enunciating each word clearly.
Let's not contact each other anymore.
This was directed at Sebastian.
And also at Ethan.
Sophia…
Sebastian lowered his eyes.
I'm sorry, I didn't think things through today.
That's why it turned into this mess.
If I've caused you trouble, I'll make it up to you…
Sophia interrupted.
If you really want to make it up to me, then stay away from me.
She had calmed down.
This wasn't her fault.
Sebastian acted on impulse.
Ethan was furious out of shame.
And she was completely innocent?
She refused to carry their negative emotions.
She just wanted to end the trouble.
But Sebastian wouldn't let her have her way.
He went through great lengths to run into her.
Creating chances to be together.
Finally breaking through the barrier.
How could he allow her to withdraw?
Sophia, you can choose to refuse.
But pursuing you is my right.
Sophia was speechless.
Did he think the situation wasn't chaotic enough?
That the fire wasn't burning fiercely enough?
Ethan's face grew darker.
Sebastian, do you think I'm dead?!
Sebastian shrugged.
You've hit me. You've yelled at me.
Just accept reality.
Sophia turned around.
You two chat slowly. I'm leaving.
Sebastian chased after her.
He reached out and gripped her shoulder.