"ETHAN!"
Sophia's voice was loud enough to make even the guards flinch. She came storming from the far end of the courtyard, her long dress fluttering with each step. Her face was filled with anger, and her eyes glared like daggers aimed directly at him.
"What in the world were you doing? Are you trying to demolish your own estate?" she shouted, pointing at the destroyed wall.
Ethan took a cautious step back, raising both hands slightly as if to defend himself. "I-I was just testing my strength. I didn't think it would be this powerful."
Sophia's expression darkened even more. "Testing your strength? You call this testing? There's a hole the size of a damn wagon in our training hall!"
Her voice trembled with frustration, and the servants nearby quickly lowered their heads, pretending not to hear. A few guards silently turned away, clearly wanting no part in the argument.
Ethan tried to give a weak smile. "It was an accident. I didn't mean to—"
