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He had revered Jasper Kane. His books, the ones that had illuminated Ethan's childhood, were now revealed to have been built on pilfered foundations. The details of the expose were laid bare, and Ethan felt the earth shift beneath his feet. The betrayal was crushing, but a strange defiance emerged from within him.

He slammed his laptop shut, then threw open the window. Fresh air, cold and sharp, filled the room. He needed to *do* something. He wouldn’t let Kane's actions go unaddressed. Ethan didn’t hesitate. He contacted his editor, informing them he’d be pulling all Kane's works from his personal library.

Ethan had to act. He had to show everyone that he would not tolerate such misconduct. He was ready to fight.