Chapter 210

"What?" Ian turned in shock, pointing at Ethan. "What did you just say?" Severing ties? Fury surged across Ian's face as he strode up to Ethan, jabbing a finger at his face. "Say that again!" Ethan remained unafraid, his voice calm as he repeated, "I said if you don't hand Leah over, I'll sever ties with the Grayson family—" Before he could finish, a resounding slap landed on his face, turning his head to the side and leaving him momentarily numb. A tense silence filled the study. After a moment, Ethan pressed his tongue against the numbness inside his cheek. He raised his head and looked at Ian with sharp determination. "If you care about Leah so much, then consider her your granddaughter. From now on, I'll have nothing to do with the Grayson family." With that, he turned and stormed out. Behind him, Ian's pupils contracted sharply. As he watched Ethan's figure disappear, a sharp pain pierced his heart. Suddenly, his vision blurred, and he collapsed. Just then, Andy, having j