Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn)

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Back then, the Wiley family wanted to tie me down as if our fates were inseparably linked. They believed in a shared rise and fall-if I succeeded, they would too. But all they ever truly wanted was to stand on my back, constantly draining me of my strength and resources. Ethan knew full well about my situation, yet he kept giving the Wileys chances time and time again. When I finally worked my way up to second place, I realized that beating the top spot wasn't realistic, but I could become the one and only second place. "Mr. Grayson, whether it was in the past or now, we live in two different worlds. You and Leah can have your bright future together.

"However, I will never let her off for an ironclad case to be dismissed due to 'insufficient evidence-that only proves that the Grayson family had a hand in manipulating things behind the scenes. If you people can't tell right from wrong, then I'll make sure this gray world sees some color"

1w what I was saying sounded like a bold declaration, but one day, I would stand at the top and make everyone realize my strength. All I ever wanted was falmess

The Graysons might think they could justify saving a murderer because of some life-saving favor, but don't they understand? All of this murderer's crimes were built on taking the life of an innocent person.

At that moment, Ethan had nothing more to say. He stood before me like a quivering quall, head bowed, too afraid to speak

Because he knew I was telling the truth. He knew that if anyone else had gone through what I did, they wouldn't have survived either.

Hardship won't make someone stronger, it just forted them to keep searching for a way through the darkness. Maybe from the start, I never truly considered whether I should take the next step or not,

"The Grayson family has wronged you, and I can't deny that. But I hope you understand-there are some things I had no control over. I've severed ties with the Graysons now," Ethan said, his voice faltering

Did he really think that would fix anything? I scoffed, looking at him with a mix of pity and disbelief. His clear, dark eyes were full of naivety and a bit of desperation

Did he honestly believe that cutting ties with the Grayson family would separate him from them? He was their golden chuld, the heir they'd poured all their resources into - how could he ever truly breakaway from the Graysons?

"Mr. Grayson, you can say those things in a joke, but we're both adults here. Who's going to believe you've left the family behind? You don't need to lie to me, and I certainly don't need your forgiveness. After all, this whole mess has little to do with you."

I'd already wasted too much time. I had no interest in dragging this conversation out any longer, especially with a man who had never made any real decisions, never stood in my shoes, or fought for the

The lights around us flickered slightly, reminding me that I needed to get back to the dinner and finish what I came here to do. I had a project to win

But just as I turned to leave, Ethan grabbed my am. I tried to pull away, but his grip tightened. I glared at him, clearly annoyed. "Clinging on like this was never

"Your style=

Was he coming after me now because the person he loved wasn't in the country? Was he lonely, looking for someone to fill the vold?

"Leah left the country, didn't she? So now you're bored, trying to use me to fill that emptiness in your life?" I taunted, finding the whole situation ridiculous. His expression darkened for a moment, cold and angry, but he quickly regained his composure. He stared at me intensely, unflinching

"I don't love her. I never did. You're the one I love."