Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 65 I'm Not Confused, Just More Clear-headed

Bella's message freaked me out so bad I almost dropped my phone.

Bella: [I'm being forced! Blue Ocean Bar.]

No time to reply. I bolted out of Broadway Alley, flagged down a cab, and told the driver to step on it to Blue Ocean Bar.

On the way, I kept calling Bella, but she wasn't picking up. My anxiety was through the roof, hands shaking like crazy.

I thought, 'Who the hell is messing with her? Oliver? Or maybe Zachary, that guy's got a thing for her too.'

Jumping out of the cab, I dashed inside without a second thought about any danger, just Bella. After a frantic search, I found her in an open private room. "Bella, didn't you say you were being..."

Bella, chilling on the sofa, got up and pulled me in. "Yeah, they forced me to come here and gamble. Isn't that coercion?"

I couldn't believe Bella played me like that. I didn't wanna go in 'cause Ethan was there, playing poker with Oliver and Frank.

Frank and Ethan each had a chick next to them. Oliver was solo, and Bella wasn't sitting with him either.

When Bella dragged me in, Ethan just glanced up and went back to his cards, looking all cold and distant, like he didn't even know me.

The chick next to Ethan kept flirting with him. He didn't push her away but didn't seem into it either.

"Mrs. Windsor," Frank greeted me.

Ethan, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, didn't even look up. "Don't call her that. She won't be my wife for long."

My heart sank, and Bella's eyes darted between us, confused.

Bella knew about the drama between Ethan and me. After a bit, she laughed. "Oh, I get it. Well then, let's play all night, and you two can finalize the paperwork tomorrow. Then you can both be free to find new partners." She said it like it was no big deal, but I couldn't be that chill.

Bella pulled me to sit down and join the game. I shook my head. "I don't know how."

money, just drinks. Worst case, you get drunk." Bella made

Ethan said with a faint smile that didn't reach

but I

glancing at Ethan, who stayed indifferent, his face a bit flushed

smug, making me uncomfortable, but I reluctantly

table. After I started playing, I mostly won, only downing two beers. Ethan

to him kept pouring his drinks and even

really hold your liquor,"

arm around the chick's waist and pulling her closer. She took advantage and snuggled

but her annoying voice kept

one round, I suddenly stood up. "I'm going

Ethan's trying to get a rise out of you?" I stared

if

face, and smiled.

me hard. "What the hell are you talking about?

a bitter smile. "I'm not being stupid.

but it was a good excuse

left the restroom, I immediately saw Ethan leaning against the

I got her hint. I was about to leave too, but Ethan extended his arm, pulling me close and pinning me against the wall. "Having fun?" Ethan smirked, his breath reeking of booze, making

lifted my chin, and I was surprised by his calm expression. But this calmness felt like the calm before

more

sound good. I felt uneasy but couldn't break

shoved me into his car and quickly got in,

can't drive after drinking!" I stared at him

me, his smile cold. "Scared? Don't worry,

and the car sped down the road, streetlights

ignored me, lips tightly pressed, eyes focused ahead, not

road. The sharp turns came one after another, but he didn't slow down. Each turn made the car drift, and by the time we reached the

you crazy?" I

laughed, suddenly leaning close to me. "Did