Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Asking for Some Compensation

Everyone turned to look at us. I didn't want to argue in public, but Vivian's glare said she was ready to fight. Conflict seemed unavoidable. The waiter got Ethan's hint and smiled professionally. "Great choice, sir. This dress would look stunning on you, ma'am. Want to try it on?" As the waiter handed me the dress, Vivian snatched it away, fuming. "No way, I saw it first."

The waiter looked awkward, giving me an apologetic smile.

Vivian called out to Arthur, "Arthur, pay for it. I want this one."

Since Vivian claimed it first, the waiter had to sell it to her. "Ma'am, sir, this dress is $5,300. Please come over to pay."

I was shocked by the price, and Arthur looked stunned too. Spending $5,300 on a dress was out of the question.

"Arthur, pay up," Vivian demanded when Arthur didn't move.

Arthur hesitated and then said softly, "Vivian, this dress really doesn't suit you."

Vivian's eyes widened. "Are you saying my figure isn't as good as Emily's?"

"That's not what I meant," Arthur replied, looking troubled.

I felt emotional. When I was with Arthur, I never bought new clothes, and he always complained I didn't dress up. Now with Vivian, who dressed up but didn't consider his finances, he was clearly struggling. Ethan asked, "Are you buying it? If not, I will."

Vivian was too busy glaring at Arthur to notice Ethan taking the dress. She snapped back when she saw it in his hands.

"Do you like it?" Ethan asked me.

"I do, but..." I started.

Before I could finish, Ethan handed the dress to the waiter. "Wrap it up."

I quickly pulled him back. "I haven't even tried it on. What if it doesn't fit?"

Ethan's eyes slid over me suggestively. "Who knows your size better than I do?"

I blushed and whispered, "I think I've gained some weight recently."

smiled. "If it doesn't fit, you can just

over his card. A moment later, the waiter

stomping her feet in anger. Ethan's generosity was the perfect blow, and I guessed Arthur would

left, Vivian, still fuming, rushed out after us. She headed straight for the elevator, and Arthur, unable to stop

Vivian's dress.

impulsive? That's

his arm around my shoulder and whispering in my ear, "Impulse is good. Being young means being impulsive. The real problem is

"You already spent $5,300. Eating out all the time is too extravagant. Why can't we cook at home? It's more economical and hygienic. Or

lips helplessly. "Your cooking has the taste of home. It's

again and turned to look out

like we were a truly loving couple. This feeling was so wonderful that I couldn't help but indulge in

wonderful something was, the more

coming from the living room. After finishing, I dried my hands and walked

old-fashioned stereo system in the living room, playing my tape of The Thorn Birds Band.

and after searching for a while,

been here long, but it was already cozy with Ethan, licking his hand

treats them well. I'd never seen Scruffy this close to Arthur. "Where'd

living room, and sat on the couch.

Birds Band,

singing is awful!" Ethan suddenly blurted out, breaking

at him. "It's great, okay? Don't you think the lead singer's voice

on the couch, smirking

raised an eyebrow, standing

I grabbed a pillow and

and covered his

thought, 'How could a pillow hurt anyone?' But seeing him keep his hand over his

move his hand, and I could see his

shooed Scruffy away, holding Ethan's

his hand,

your eye? Try opening it," I

eye, and I earnestly inspected his eyelid. Suddenly, he grabbed my waist, causing me to lose balance

angrily tried to get up, but he tightened his grip, kissing me a few more times before I pushed him

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