Chapter 472: The Weight of Truth

Ethan Carter – Chris's Command

The moment Chris's voice rang out, the room turned to me.

"Ethan. Answer."

It wasn't a request. It was a command.

Skylar's eyes burned with fury, Classic watched with silent calculation, and Christiana… she looked almost entertained, like she was watching a chess match unfold.

I kept my stance firm, but inside, I was already preparing for the storm.

"Yes, the child exists," I finally admitted, my voice steady.

Gasps echoed in the room. Even Classic's neutral expression faltered for a second.

Skylar took a sharp breath. "Where?"

I didn't look at Chris. I didn't need to. His silence was enough of an answer—he was waiting to see what I would do.

"Safe," I replied carefully. "Hidden, as per the instructions given to me."

Skylar's jaw clenched. "By whom?"

Chris's lips twitched in amusement. He leaned back in his seat, watching like a king overseeing his subjects.

"Ethan does not act without my orders, Skylar." His voice was smooth, controlled. "You should know that by now."

Skylar turned back to me. Her next words were sharp as a dagger.

"Bring me my husband's child. Now."

Silence.

I stole a glance at Chris. He met my gaze, and in that single moment, an entire conversation passed between us.

This was a battle of power. A war of control.

Chris finally spoke, his voice dangerously soft.

"You're making demands, my love?"

Skylar's chin lifted defiantly. "Yes. And I suggest you don't test me."

Chris chuckled. "How amusing." Then his gaze flickered to me again. "Ethan?"

I exhaled slowly.

This was no longer about secrecy.

This was about who truly ruled.

I gave a curt nod. "As you command."

Then,I turned and left the room—because war had just begun.