Chapter 246

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." I knew what I was saying sounded like a bol