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.

leaning against the wall, sneered and flicked her

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

unfaithful, kissing another man right in front of you.

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

took Ethan's arm. "Weren't you

looking at me with

but as we passed by, he stopped and looked at

you here to have fun? Got the guts to

he hated gambling and didn't have the money for

the loud music outside faded. Ethan pressed

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

shy, especially with Bella watching. She'd probably tease me if she

floor was big, and lots of people knew Ethan. As soon as we arrived, many greeted

with someone, I let go of his hand,

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

had just ended. Many stood up to give Ethan