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.

against the wall, sneered and flicked her short hair. "As if you don't have

crowd, who had figured out the relationships, laughed. I couldn't believe Arthur could say that so

She's totally unfaithful,

had nothing more to say.

Arthur's angry glare, I took Ethan's arm. "Weren't you going to play cards?

looking at me with indulgent

wouldn't care about Vivian calling me cheap, but as we passed by, he stopped and looked at her. "Do you know what being cheap means? If not,

here to have fun? Got the guts to

doubted Arthur would take the bait since he hated gambling and

doors closed, the loud music outside faded. Ethan

and thought it was time to let go of his arm. Just as I was about to, he clasped my hand, stopping

warm palm against mine made me feel shy, especially with Bella watching. She'd probably tease me if she got

9th floor was big, and lots of people knew Ethan.

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

cards, waved us over. Ethan casually took my hand

up to give Ethan a seat, except Oliver, who kept shuffling cards with