Chapter 8 Look whos crawling back , a voice purred . [ ] Zack leaned against a Ferrari , arm slung around Lisas waist , her head tilted coquettishly against his chest . Lisa … ? Ethan breathed , voice breaking . She smirked , tracing Zacks collarbone . Dont call me that , baby . Zack gets jealous . ] He stared at their intertwined bodies , rage and betrayal choking him . I lost everything for you ! Lila left me because of you- ] Lisa rolled her eyes . Youre broke , homeless , useless . Why would I stick around ? ] He lunged for her , but Zacks boot met his ribs first , sending him sprawling . Touch her again , and Ill break every bone in your sorry body , Zack growled , stomping on Ethan . Blood gushed from Ethans mouth , two front teeth lying shattered on the pavement . [ ] Zack grinned , remembering the beating hed taken a month ago payback tasted sweet . Thought you were untouchable , huh ? Newsflash : empires fall . [ ] hand , the crack of bone loud in the silence . He kicked Ethans side again , harder , as Lisa laughed , snapping a photo of the man whod once been her god . Ethan curled into a ball , blood mixing with tears , staring at the sky empty , indifferent . You dared hit me ? Ethan gurgled , blood pooling between his fingers , fury warring with the agony in his shattered mouth . Zack stomped down harder , his boot grinding Ethans wrist into the gravel . [ What , you need a special occasion for a beating ? Newsflash , buddy your little CEO crowns been tossed in the trash . Lila sold change. Even your whores mine now . [ your company.to me for chump He spat on Ethans forehead , the glob of saliva mixing with blood . [ ] } Ill kill you both- Ethan hissed , fists trembling at his sides . Lisa krielt before him , manicured nails digging into his chin , her smile razor sweet . Save your threats , A Jin . Youre a stray dog now- exactly do you think youre fighting for ? anyone can ki you . What Blood dribbled down Ethans chin as he stared up at her , the woman hed destroyed his marriage for . This was the truth no loyalty , no love . Just hunger for power . She patted his cheek , condescending . [ ] Climb back to the top , and maybe Ill reconsider . But right now ? Youre not even worth the dirt on my shoe . [ She stood , looping her arm through Zacks , and planted a kiss on his lips , her hand wandering south . Come on , baby . We have a dinner to attend with your new board members . Zack laughed , smacking her ass as they walked away , their laughter echoing like a death knell . Ethan pushed to his feet , watching them go , Lilas final words ringing in his ears : Lose everything . see whos real . I see it now , he whispered , voice raw . I see it all . The night air bit into his skin as Ethan scaled the fence of Zacks mansion , adrenaline numbing the ache in his ribs . Inside , muffled moans drifted from the bedroom Lisas breathy sighs , Zacks grunts . ] He crept in , rope coiled in hand , rage a red haze . One swift loop around Zacks throat , a brutal yank- [] Lisas scream tore the air . Zacks face purpled , hands scrabbling at the rope , legs kicking the sheets as he choked . Lisa help … ] Chapter 8 But she just froze , eyes wide as Ethan leaned into the rope , biceps bulging with years of pent up fury . [ ] When Zacks body went limp , Ethan dropped him like trash , then ground his heel into the mans throat for good measure . [ ] Touch her again , he panted , and Ill make you beg for the grave . [ ] Lisa scrambled backward , but Ethan grabbed her by the hair , dragging her to Zacks corpse , her scalp tearing under his grip . ] You wanted to play whore ? Play . [ ] 1 Im sorry ! she sobbed , blood trickling from her split lip where hed backhanded her . Ill stay , Ill [ ] Shut up . He kicked her in the ribs , relishing her gasp . You think I want you ? Youre a parasite , Lisa . A disease . [ ] He hauled her up by the throat , her legs dangling , tears streaking her makeup . [ ] Lila was worth a thousand of you . And you ruined her . Her nails scratched at his wrists , but he didnt let go , didnt flinch .