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 you

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

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

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

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

looking at me with indulgent eyes.

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

to have fun? Got the guts to join in

bait since he hated gambling and didn't have the money

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

time to let go of his

me feel shy, especially with Bella watching. She'd probably

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

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

playing cards, waved us over. Ethan casually took my hand again, his

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