Chapter 296: A New Beginning

Ethan paced back and forth in his spacious penthouse, the weight of his decision heavy on his mind. For too long, he had let resentment and bitterness fester, poisoning his relationships with Mark and Evan. But tonight, he was determined to put the past behind them and forge a new path forward. With a determined glint in his eye, Ethan picked up his phone and dialed Mark's number. After a few rings, Mark's voice crackled through the line. "Hey, Ethan. What's up?" Mark's tone was casual, but Ethan could sense the underlying tension. "Mark, I know we haven't seen eye to eye lately," Ethan began, his voice steady despite the nerves fluttering in his stomach. "But I think it's time we bury the hatchet and move forward." There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before Mark responded. "I agree, Ethan. It's been long overdue." Ethan felt a surge of relief flood through him. Maybe there was hope for reconciliation after all. "And Evan?" Ethan hesitated, knowing that Evan's in