Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 64 Make a Choice Today

I just wanted to bail ASAP, like someone standing by the ocean with a tsunami coming in. One second too long and I'd be toast. Arthur's car was just a hop away. But as soon as I grabbed the door handle, a bandaged hand slammed it shut. My heart dropped.

Arthur was already in the driver's seat, not even budging.

Ethan was leaning against the car, one hand in his pocket.

I didn't dare look up; my eyes were glued to Ethan's injured hand.

"Emily, I'm not one to beat around the bush. You can hop in his car or mine. Make your call today, and whatever you pick, I'll roll with it." Ethan's voice was chill, like it was no biggie, but to me, it felt like the world was ending.

I almost caved and walked over to Ethan. But then I remembered his games, remembered Fiona he couldn't let go of, and Victor's words that made me feel like dirt. I couldn't bring myself to get close to him. Since we couldn't be a thing, I had to cut it off before it got messier.

I tried to open the car door again, but Ethan was still leaning on it, blocking me.

He didn't budge, just stood there, but I saw his bandaged hand clench into a fist, blood seeping through.

"Made up your mind?" His voice turned icy, losing its calm.

I took a deep breath, forced myself to look at him. "Yeah."

I thought he'd blow up, but he didn't. He just smirked. "Alright."

I almost lost my balance, but I kept it together, trying not to show any emotion.

Ethan slowly pulled out a cigarette, lighting it up. "Then let's set a date to finalize the divorce."

I swallowed hard, my throat tasting like metal. "Okay."

His hand holding the cigarette froze for a sec. Then he switched it to his bandaged hand, reached into his pocket, and pulled out a pearl necklace.

I knew it; it was the one we sent for repair last time.

"Guess this is trash now." The next second, the necklace flew from his hand, landing perfectly in a nearby trash can.

My heart ached. I knew what he was gonna do the moment he raised his hand. I even wanted to grab it from him, but I didn't.

After tossing the necklace, Ethan turned and walked away, leaving me with his cold, indifferent back.

But my eyes were stuck on the bandage on his hand, the red spreading fast. I wasn't squeamish about blood, but my heart hurt, and I felt dizzy.

let's bounce," Arthur's voice snapped me back to reality as the car window rolled

Arthur's car. In the rearview mirror, I saw Ethan's car whip around and

the drive, Arthur reached over and grabbed my hand. "Emily, thanks for giving me a shot.

divorced, I told Arthur, "If the whole

forgotten that. Only someone as shameless as him could think that after all the

my hand, gave a light response, and pointed to a supermarket up ahead. "Drop me off here, I need to grab something." Arthur pulled over

you go ahead. I'll catch a cab

Arthur nodded, "Alright."

walked into the supermarket, and as soon as Arthur's car was out of sight, I

out, I headed straight to the trash can from earlier, not caring about the grime, and started

knew I lost something and helped me dump out the trash. I squatted there like a beggar, sifting through

and a crowd started gathering. I ignored their whispers

wasn't small; I should've spotted it right away, but it

it in, maybe someone already snatched it. Not finding the necklace felt like an unequivocal sign that Ethan and

a pair of clean black shoes appeared beside me, and a clean hand pulled me up. I caught a glimpse of a dark gray suit

the hospital restroom, turning on the faucet to wash my hands clean. "What were you looking for?" he asked while

shook my head. "Some things, once lost, can never be

my hands,

smoother than Ethan's, just like the vibe

Jason said, "Emily, if you can't let go, then

I was looking for, but he probably had a

screw-up from the start. I can't keep living

comes to feelings, is there really a right or wrong? Sometimes, even when you know it's a dead end, you still can't help how

innocent and straightforward, but other times, he felt like someone who'd been

out, and he slowly pulled out a

glanced back and saw Jason's car still parked

stepped out of Broadway Alley, Arthur's car was right there. He looked at me through the half-open window. "I'm here to give you

attentive. Without overthinking it, I got in the

my life a bit easier, I had to use Arthur as a cover to show that Jason

was just playing a part, but

the end of the workday, Jason called, wanting to invite me to dinner. With all the gossip, my gut reaction was to say no, but it was hard to turn him down. He was

already have plans," I said, using

voice. "Alright then, I guess I'll have to book in advance

Arthur. "Wanna take me

me downstairs, and he took me to a mid-range restaurant. Given his

different. Not only did I accept it calmly, but when he pushed the menu towards me, I didn't hesitate to order a few

arrived, just as I picked up my fork, the glass of water on the table was suddenly picked up and splashed right in my

I saw Vivian standing there with a spiteful