But a favor?
A favor was a different story entirely.
If the Wells Family owed Ethan a personal debt, then their reputation was at stake. The Wells Family wasn't just any ordinary wealthy clan—they were one of the great forces in the city.
A family of that stature would never allow their debts to go unpaid, especially not one as public as this.
In other words, if Ethan called upon them for support, the Wells Family would have to back him, no matter the cost.
The realization dawned on everyone at the table.
One of the executives, a man with sharp eyes and a calculating mind, slowly exhaled and muttered under his breath, "If it's a personal favor… the Wells Family won't back down. They'll have to stand with him to the very end."
Another businessman, one who had been skeptical just moments ago, now looked at Ethan with newfound respect.
