Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 73

Chapter 73 Something That Could Ruin Me

The info had a bunch of nudes, and guess what? The star of the show was yours truly.

So, this was what Arthur meant by something that could totally wreck me.

From the looks of the background, it was definitely Arthur's bathroom. No wonder the door was half-open after my shower that day. Finding out Arthur took those pics without me knowing really creeped me out.

And Arthur wasn't just using this to blackmail Ethan into dropping the whole reputation thing; now he wanted a cool $7 million.

I glanced at the bathroom door; the water was still running. After a quick think, I shot back a reply: [10 AM tomorrow, at Romance Restaurant.]

Then I screenshotted all the messages and sent them to my phone, wiping everything from Ethan's phone. As soon as I heard the water stop, I put the phone back where it was. Ethan walked out, towel-drying his hair.

My heart was still racing, and my palms were sweaty from what just went down.

"I'm gonna take a shower," I said, heading to the bathroom to dodge him.

Once inside, I splashed some cold water on my face.

Those pics were probably what Arthur wanted me to go to his hometown for. Even after he hurt me once, I was still too naive and let him trick me again.

I used to think Arthur was just a hypocrite and a jerk, but I didn't know he could be this shameless and greedy. He thought he could get $7 million with those pics? Not a chance.

After my shower, Ethan was already in bed, messing with his phone. Seeing him on his phone made me almost instinctively nervous.

Luckily, Ethan seemed chill, like he didn't suspect a thing. He looked at me and teased, "What? Scared of me? Too chicken to come up?"

I got into bed, and he quickly put down his phone and turned over to hug me, making me tense up immediately.

The night was super quiet, just the sound of the waves outside.

Ethan propped himself up on one hand, the other hand wandering over my body. "I answered all your questions earlier, now it's my turn, right?"

For some reason, I got really nervous, thinking his questions wouldn't be easy.

"Why'd you go back with him? Did he hurt you? How'd you hurt your foot?" He kept firing questions at me.

I could've answered calmly, but those pics made me feel guilty.

I was concerned about the possibility of these photos ever getting to Ethan and whether he would still think I'm innocent.

dodge his questions, I suddenly hugged his neck and kissed

frantic tongue probably gave away how freaked out I was. Luckily, just when I was about to lose it, his big hand slid through my hair and held

with a sea view and the sound of waves was something else. My

Ethan said, "Focus."

my mind went blank, and I

those questions afterward; he just held me quietly until we

visiting

to call him. After he left, I headed

Arthur probably wouldn't think it was me who

I quickly spotted Arthur, checking his watch and looking

down across from him. He looked

glass of orange juice, I looked

Arthur stood up,

the orange juice and said calmly, "Seven

Arthur sat back

the straw, then looked at him seriously. "Sure, Ethan can come up with $7 million, but you gotta delete the photos first and sign a confidentiality agreement." Arthur laughed. "Don't take me

a smart guy;

into this. Since I've done it, I'm ready for anything. Worst case, we both go down. Ethan's a businessman;

with me, and I'll knock off $1,500 each time. How about that? It's a

lowering his voice, "Don't worry,

at him. "If you try anything, Ethan will make sure you can't stay in Starlight

didn't fade; he lazily twisted his neck like he wasn't scared at all. "I'll be

me and Ethan this time. I

off the recording on my phone. With the screenshots from last night and this recording, the

reputation would be toast too. I doubted, 'Can Ethan handle

station, feeling super hesitant. After weighing the options, I felt it was necessary to report it. I couldn't let Arthur threaten Ethan so

answer, but I wanted to hear what he had to

on telling the cops, I won't stand in your way, but don't be surprised if those photos hit

I gripped my phone tightly, a strong wave of hatred surging in

center surrounded by tall buildings, I felt like

that moment, Ethan called, saying he was coming

hung up, a hand suddenly patted my shoulder. I turned around and saw a familiar

would drag her down, even secretly moved away and hadn't contacted me for years. During that time,

so much, and you've changed a lot." Mary looked me up and down, exclaiming excitedly. When my dad

to Mary stood my cousin Kyle Ward. Although he had changed a lot over

so many years, I couldn't feel any warmth towards

up, but I

from behind, and then Ethan's arm gently rested on my

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