Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 18 The Unexpected Kiss

When Ethan kissed me, my mind went blank. I forgot to resist and just went with it. Nearby, someone sighed, then came applause and whistles. I snapped back to reality as Ethan ended the kiss. He looked at me closely, his deep eyes showing a tenderness I didn't get. "I like your taste; it's unique."

Ethan's voice was sexy and magnetic, making me feel like we were really a couple. In my panic, I noticed Arthur's sour expression.

"Not many women catch Ethan's eye," a teasing voice said.

I turned to see a guy in a plaid shirt walking over, one hand in his pocket, a cigarette in the other, smirking through the smoke.

I remembered him; he was the one who said Ethan was lucky on the mountain road. No wonder he didn't recognize me I looked totally different today.

He grinned, glanced at me, and patted Ethan on the shoulder. "Ethan, they're waiting for you upstairs to play cards."

Ethan didn't turn around, just smirked. We were so close his breath was on my forehead. "Oliver, a beautiful woman is obviously more important than cards. You go ahead."

I blushed and turned away. Oliver Smith just shrugged and walked off, humming.

"Emily, don't forget you have a husband," Arthur finally snapped.

her short hair. "As if you

laughed. I couldn't

the pot. "Arthur, see? She's totally unfaithful, kissing another man right in front of you.

nothing more to say. Honestly, seeing Arthur upset made me feel pretty

took Ethan's arm. "Weren't you going to play cards?

looking at me with indulgent

cheap, but as we passed by, he stopped and looked at her. "Do you know what being cheap means? If not, you should take a good

to have

he hated gambling and didn't have the

Ethan pressed the button for the 9th floor with his long

go of his arm. Just as I

feel shy, especially with Bella

was big, and lots of people knew Ethan. As soon

chatted with someone, I let go of his hand, and luckily, he

casually took my hand

their game had just ended. Many stood up to give Ethan a