Ethan
I watched him, waiting… Alexander picked up his coffee cup again, taking a slow sip, as if he were gathering his thoughts.
Then he placed the cup on the table, settled back in his chair, and sighed.
“I admit I made mistakes.”
I didn’t respond.
“And that’s why I believed the best thing for me, as a businessman, to protect my reputation, my track record, my businesses, and my company, was simply to step back.”
My eyes hardened.
“Step back?”
“Yes.”
He nodded.
“Not out of cowardice.”
He held my gaze.
“Put yourself in my shoes…”
I shook my head.
“No.”
Alexander let out a small exhalation.
“Wouldn’t you throw everything to the wind over a situation that got a little out of control?”
A bitter laugh escaped my lips.
"A little self-control?"
My voice turned cold.
"You son
