Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 25 Why Are You So Adorable

I calmly beat the eggs in the bowl, ignoring Ethan's comments.

"Don't rely on women." I wanted to tease him but decided against it.

Ethan stayed, and I could feel his eyes on me, making me uneasy.

"That dress looks good on you," he said suddenly.

I glanced at my beige dress and blurted, "Doesn't your girlfriend mind you giving me her clothes?" I sounded jealous. Ethan didn't answer, and I didn't turn around, imagining his smirk.

"Who said I have a girlfriend?" he laughed.

I didn't push further, feeling the awkward tension in the kitchen, my cheeks blushing.

I didn't notice when he left, but when I brought out breakfast, he was on his laptop.

After setting down two breakfasts and lattes, he slid a box of pills toward me. "Hangover pills. Water's on your left."

a headache, I took the pills and thanked

"A woman should protect herself. Don't get drunk

snapped back, "Didn't you say you wanted to

so cute? Think I wouldn't desire you?

last night was a

swirled his latte but didn't drink. "Emily, things aren't always as they seem. Be

words were

luxurious villa, driving a fancy car,

praised my cooking. My skills were honed

never take advantage and never show mercy,"

was still

to Broadway Alley. Arthur

here to take back what's

he wanted to discuss the divorce. I turned and

married, I bought you

embarrassed, knowing how petty