Love On Ice: Don’t Leave Me, My Charming Liar

Chapter 222: If Ethan hadn't shielded Nyla so fiercely, Roger thought, she wouldn't have survived this long. He still couldn't understand what made her so captivating, why she could stir such chaos among the Brooks family. To him, Nyla was a woman who only brought trouble. Ethan's voice was calm but firm. "Of course, I know what I'm doing. I'm protecting Crestwave Group, Ryland. These accounts bear your signature. Return the money you embezzled, and I'll let the past slide." He tossed a stack of account books onto the table. Ryland's jaw tightened as he looked to his father for help.

Roger's gaze faltered, tinged with disappointment. He had known about the discrepancies for some time but had chosen to ignore them. Now, with Ethan bringing everything to light, even he couldn't protect Ryland. The money had to be returned. "Ryland," Ethan continued, his tone unyielding, "you've taken nearly eighty million from the company. Crestwave has supported you for years, yet you repay it by tarnishing its reputation and exploiting its resources. It's time for you to step down as vice manager." Ryland's fists clenched. Step down? That was unthinkable. "We're family!

What you're doing is heartless!" Ryland's voice cracked with anger. "If I were heartless," Ethan replied coldly, "you'd already be in prison." Furious, Ryland slammed the table and stood, pointing a trembling finger at Ethan. "Dad! I only used the money to invest in projects-it's not embezzlement!" Roger sighed heavily, torn between his sons. He knew the truth, but he couldn't bring himself to let Ethan strip Ryland of his position entirely. Find the best stories now at gαℓησνs․cøm "It was for investment," Roger said, his tone more pleading than commanding. "Let it go this time, Ethan.

Don't make a fuss over it." Ethan's lips curled into a mocking smirk. "I said I'd let it go if the money is returned." Ryland glared at Ethan, his bitterness evident. Despite being the elder brother, he felt suffocated under Ethan's dominance. Fear gnawed at him. Why had they ever allowed someone like Ethan back into the family? In the end, Roger grudgingly covered the eighty million. As Ethan left the room, Roger called after him, warning him to remember his place. Ethan didn't look back. Once Ethan was gone, Ryland exploded in frustration. "Dad! He's becoming impossible to control.

We should never have saved him back then!" Roger remained silent, regret flickering in his eyes. He hadn't expected Ethan to grow into such a formidable force. "Then we'll let history repeat itself," Roger said finally, his voice cold. "We'll get rid of that woman." . . .