Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 16 My Future Wife

"Which hottie caught your eye?" Bella noticed my weird expression and leaned in.

I awkwardly whispered, "I think I saw the guy who took me to the hospital that day."

"Which one?" Bella got curious and followed my gaze. "The one in the white shirt, looking pretty hot, and smoking?" Ethan had striking looks and a strong presence. No wonder Bella spotted him right away.

I barely nodded before Bella dragged me toward him.

"Bella, forget it." I tried to hold her back. I wanted to thank Ethan, but not here.

"What are you scared of? You know him, so just say hi." Bella wouldn't listen. She was strong, and I couldn't stop her. "Hey, long time no see." Bella acted like she knew Ethan, even though she didn't. I knew him but was too shy to speak. Ethan, lounging on the sofa, looked up and locked eyes with me. I felt flustered.

"Sorry, old friends catching up. Mind if we join?" Bella pushed me next to Ethan, then sat on the other side, addressing the others.

I lost my balance and fell next to Ethan. He put his arm around me, and his scent overwhelmed me, making me blush.

leaned in close, almost kissing my ear. "Still mad at me? Can we make up?" His deep voice was like an electric current, loud enough for everyone to hear. I blushed deeply. A bald middle-aged

response shocked everyone, including Bella and

recovering, looked regretfully at the girl next to him. "Looks

Mr. Windsor, you're so low-key. When did you get a girlfriend? No news at all." Another man with

They were trying to set their daughters up with

at me with resentment. I felt wronged but had to play along. Ethan had

lady from?" The bald man seemed intent on embarrassing

answer that. I wasn't from a wealthy family,

his cigarette and held my hand,

he defended

the big-bellied man tried to ease the tension

their somewhat flattering attitude towards Ethan, making me even more curious.

I might catch some clues from their conversation,

occasionally toasted Ethan, who accepted every drink, but

I knew she was curious about my relationship with Ethan. Given her temperament, it was impressive she had