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."

worry, it's super easy, all about luck. We're not gambling money, just drinks. Worst case, you get drunk." Bella made it sound simple, but I didn't

drinks. Don't be scared," Ethan said with a faint smile that didn't

but I felt the

Ethan, who stayed indifferent, his face a bit

at me all smug, making me uncomfortable, but I reluctantly joined their

the best luck at the card table. After I started playing, I mostly

was straightforward, drinking whenever he lost. The busty chick next to him kept pouring his drinks and

hold

and pulling her closer. She

but her annoying

suddenly stood up. "I'm going to the

Bella followed me in, trying to talk sense into me. "Emmy, don't act impulsively. Can't you see Ethan's trying to get a rise out of you?" I stared at myself in

"Think carefully. How can you find another guy like Ethan if you

my face, and smiled. "Yeah, I'm about to get back with

me hard. "What the

smile. "I'm

Arthur, but it was a good excuse to

I left the restroom, I immediately saw Ethan leaning

a wink. I got her hint. I was about to leave too, but Ethan extended his arm, pulling me close and pinning me

not saying a word. He lifted my chin, and I was surprised by his

enough. Come on, I'll take you somewhere more exciting." He grabbed my hand and led me out

excitement didn't sound good. I felt uneasy but couldn't break

the bar, Ethan shoved me into his car and quickly

can't drive after

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

gas pedal, and the car sped down the road, streetlights blurring into streaks of light. "Ethan, stop the car,"

eyes focused ahead, not slowing

of the city, the car entered a winding mountain road. The sharp turns came one after another, but he didn't slow down. Each turn made the car drift, and by

you crazy?" I

suddenly leaning close to