Chapter 0350 It was a good punch , too , enough for his nose to take a bit of damage and blood to trickle out .


    Though Irene looked small and dainty like a princess , she was Gavin Landrys daughter .


    Of course , he had her train at a young age for a bit ofbat and self defense .


    She wasntpletely helpless , and when she wanted to , she could be a force to be reckoned with .


    Ethan saw stars for a moment before his vision came back .


    When he stared back at Irenes angered face , all he felt was pure rage ; his wolf did not like being threatened and wouldnt tolerate the disrespect .


    Without warning , he let out a low and deadly growl , gripping Irene by the throat and shoving her against the wall with so much force a few pictures fell off the wall and fell to the ground , cracking one of the frames .


    Dont you ever touch me like that again ! He seethed through his teeth , his eyes shing dangerously as his wolf fought to take control .


    You have no idea what I am capable of .


    He squeezed her throat so hard it cut off her air .


    She struggled against his hold , trying to get him to release her so she could get a breath of air .


    Her eyes wererge as she stared back into his eyes ; she tried to glimpse the Ethan she once knew and fell in love with , but it was clear he had long checked out .


    Maybe he was never there to begin with .


    I dont need you or your father anymore , Irene .


    Which means I dont give a fuck about what happens to you ! He growled .


    Now that he had Levi in his corner , he didnt need anything from Gavin Landry .


    I can make your life a living hell if you ever think aboutying your hands on me again , do I make myself clear ?! His grip on her throat tightened , making it impossible for her to speak .


    She dangled in the air , trying desperately to grasp a breath of air ; she attempted to nod , praying that he received his answer .


    Thankfully , he did , and he released her , dropping her to the ground with a thud .


    She coughed and rubbed her aching throat , knowing he had left his handprints on her throat from how tightly he was grabbing her .


    They would heal soon enough , but still … the pure thought of Ethan hurting her so badly that it left a mark on her shattered her soul .


    Her body trembled as she gasped for air , desperate to fill her lungs .


    Ethan stepped towards her , bending down to her so she could hear every word he was about to speak .


    Dont test me .


    Try that shit again , and I wont stop .


    Ill make sure my face is thest one you see , he threatened before standing to his full height ; he started towards the parlor entrance .


    Youre a monster , Irene whispered her voice nothing more than a croak .


    Tears stung their eyes as she watched his retreating form .


    At first , she didnt know if he could hear her because of how soft her voice was .


    But just before he reached the archway , he paused and nced over his shoulder at her , his eyes cold and almost calcting , I never imed to be otherwise , sweetheart .


    You saw what you wanted to see .


    You were easy to manipte .


    You should have listened to Judy , he murmured .


    Ive been trying to get her to agree to be my mistress this entire time .


    She keeps refusing because , apparently , you deserved better .


    You threw away the only true friend you had .


    If anyones at fault , its you for your stupidity .


    With those words in the air , Ethan turned and left the vi  Chapter 0350 Irene let out a sob as she crumbled on the ground ; Ethan was right , she did throw away the only friend she ever truly had .


    Her entire body was racked with trembles as she cried on the floor in the parlor .


    She pressed her knees to her chest and buried her face in herp .


    She was unable to stop herself from sobbing to her hearts content .


    Her entire world crashed around her in seconds .


    She wasnt sure how long she spent in the parlor .


    Seconds turned to minutes , and minutes turned to hours .


    Once she started to snap herself out of her stupor , she grabbed her phone and called the one person she could think of .


    The only one she could truly count on .


    Daddy ….


    She whispered into the phone once it connected her tone sounded broken , and Gavin was immediately on alert .


    Irene , whats going on ? He asked with a sense of urgency in his tone .


    I need you , she whispered , her tone quivering .


    Something really bad happened … I dont want to be alone .


    A sob broke through her lips before she could stop it , and Gavins heart plummeted .


    Ill book a flight for you and your brother tonight , he said without hesitation ; his kids will alwayse first , no matter what .


    Ill pick you up from the airport .