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.

wall, sneered and flicked her short hair. "As if

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

"Arthur, see? She's totally unfaithful, kissing another man right in front

more to say. Honestly, seeing

Ethan's arm. "Weren't you going to

straight, looking at me with

by, he stopped and looked at her. "Do

at Arthur. "Arthur, weren't you here to have fun? Got

would take the bait since he hated gambling and didn't

doors closed, the loud music outside faded. Ethan pressed the button for

it was time to let go of his arm. Just as I was about to, he clasped

palm against mine made me feel shy, especially with Bella

the 9th floor was big, and lots of people knew Ethan. As soon as we arrived, many greeted him, eyeing

someone, I let go of his hand, and luckily,

us over. Ethan casually took my hand again, his actions

give Ethan a seat, except Oliver, who kept shuffling cards with a cigarette in