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.

sneered and flicked her short hair. "As if you

the relationships, laughed. I

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

say. Honestly, seeing

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

stood up straight, looking at me with indulgent

but as we passed by, he stopped and looked at her. "Do you know what being

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

Arthur would take the bait since he hated gambling

the elevator doors closed, the loud music outside faded. Ethan pressed the button for the 9th floor

to let go

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

knew Ethan. As soon as we arrived, many greeted him,

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

us over. Ethan casually took my

had just ended. Many stood up to give Ethan a seat, except Oliver, who kept