Millie’s cheeks flushed with heat, but she bit back her response, her jaw tightening as she forced herself to stay silent. Beside her, Clara shot Andrea a withering glare. “You just don’t know how to stay out of other people’s business.”Andrea scoffed. “You’re being dramatic.”Ethan raised a hand, cutting through the argument. His tone left no room for debate. “That’s enough. Clara, Andrea—go. I need a word with Amelia. Alone.”The command landed hard. The two girls exchanged a reluctant glance before filing out, the room falling quiet behind them.Ethan turned to Millie, his eyes locking on hers. “You’ve really stepped in it this time,” he said, voice low, steady, and cold. “So let’s settle this. Andrea says you were sneaking around. Is that true?”Millie squared her shoulders. “I wasn’t sneaking.”Ethan took a step forward, his presence suddenly overwhelming, pinning her in place against the edge of the counter.“Then you’re saying Andrea lied?” he asked, leaning closer. His voice
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