Chapter 20

“It’s time to begin our plan. Now that we’ve found your mistress, Ethan, we’ll start the Mistress Act for our families.” A tense silence fell over the room as Mia’s words hung in the air.

Ethan and Olivia exchanged an uneasy glance, their earlier banter replaced by anxiety. As their eyes met Mia’s determined gaze, they both had the same thought–she wasn’t going to back down until she got what she wanted. Her stubbornness was clear.

Ethan opened his mouth, possibly to protest, but Olivia’s voice cut through the stillness. “So you’re not going to change your mind?” she asked Mia, a hint of resignation in her tone.

Mia shook her head in open resistance, like a stubborn kid refusing to budge.

Olivia studied her friend intently for a moment before turning her eyes to Ethan, silently seeking his reaction. As their gazes locked, Ethan felt a weight settle in the pit of his stomach.

Olivia faced Mia with an intense stare, her expression a mix of confidence and concern. “Mia, did you ever