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

the relationships, laughed. I couldn't believe Arthur could say that

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

and had nothing more to say. Honestly, seeing Arthur upset made me

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

up straight, looking at me with

stopped and looked at her. "Do you know what being cheap means? If not, you should take a good look

weren't you here to have fun? Got

would take the bait since he

closed, the loud music outside faded. Ethan pressed the button for the 9th floor with his long

go of his arm. Just as I was about to, he clasped my hand,

mine made me feel shy, especially with

and lots of people knew Ethan. As soon as we arrived, many greeted him, eyeing me with curiosity but

someone, I let go of his hand, and luckily, he didn't

waved us over. Ethan casually took my hand again,

we reached Oliver's table, their game had just ended. Many stood up to give Ethan a seat, except Oliver,