Although most of the Sawyers' businesses were in California, it wouldn't be that difficult to relocate them or expand to another place.
Moreover, the Sawyers might be able to make greater achievements in another environment, especially with the strong support of the Gillens or the Crosses.
But after he thought about what the Hutton had said to him, his enthusiasm calmed down a little.
The Sawyers rose to power with the help of the Huttons and Chad Kennedy, the Hutton's chief butler, so Ethan didn't dare to go against the will of the Huttons.
If he really moved the Sawyers to Arizona or Nevada, it would mean that he gave up on Lucas.
Likewise, the Huttons would abandon him and the Sawyers.
The Huttons, one of the eight top families of DC, were naturally more powerful and helpful to the Sawyers than the Gillens and the Crosses.
So from this perspective, Ethan couldn't leave California and go against Lucas for now.