Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 83

Chapter 83 Not Coming Home for the Night

"Hold up!" I yelled, my voice cracking with urgency.

Jason yanked the car to the other side of the street.

Lacey was rocking a totally different vibe tonight. She ditched her work clothes for a tight evening gown that hugged her curves just right. Her hair was down in loose waves, giving off this sultry, seductive aura.

But that wasn't the kicker. The real kicker was that the dress she was wearing was the same one I saw in Ethan's office. So, yeah, it was just my wishful thinking. That dress was never meant for me.

Lacey tucked her hair behind her ear, clutching a small purse, and walked in like she owned the place.

The dress looked like it was made for her. If it were me, I'd look like a total mess trying to pull off that kind of elegance.

I was so clueless, thinking Ethan got that dress for me. A sharp pain twisted in my chest.

Just then, a Maybach screeched to a halt at the hotel entrance. Out stepped Ethan.

Ethan was still rocking his white shirt and suit pants, no fancy stuff. But even so, he instantly grabbed everyone's attention.

He strode towards the hotel, one hand in his pocket, the other waving at people like he was in a great mood.

"Today's Skyline International Corporation's sixth anniversary. It's no small feat for Ethan to have grown Skyline to this size over the past few years. His success isn't just luck. Emily, you're lucky to have met the already successful Ethan," Jason's words slowly sank in.

He probably noticed how bummed I was.

I finally tore my eyes away and gave him a weak smile. "Really? I don't think so. If I could've seen him grow, it might've been better."

"Want to go in? Check out the big celebration for Skyline's anniversary. If you don't want Ethan to see you, we can sneak in," Jason said, like he could read my mind.

I was all set to leave quietly, but his suggestion got to me.

So, Jason found a parking spot and parked the car.

By now, all the guests were probably inside, and the outside was pretty much deserted.

As we walked in, I glanced down at my outfit. I hadn't planned on crashing their anniversary party, so I was still in my T-shirt and jeans, super casual. "Let's go," Jason said.

I looked at him nervously. "Let's just watch from a distance, don't let anyone notice us."

knowing look and nodded. "Got

Grand International Hotel is the swankiest five-star hotel in Starlight City, decked out

Corporation throwing their anniversary bash here? Yeah, that just screams they're rolling in

know the place like the back of his hand. Once we got inside, he

behind him as we snuck up a hidden staircase to the second floor,

was the perfect spot to spy on the party downstairs

host called Ethan up to speak, and after some applause, the

his pocket, the other holding a mic, looking

a quick rundown of the company's wins over the past year, gave props to the employees, and talked about the

department heads

stage, looking

a moment like this. And when that day finally came, it wasn't about gaining something but losing something. But

playing some smooth dance

wine glass in hand, making her way to

down, extended her hand, and Ethan took

couldn't stand watching, especially with Lacey's

the dance floor, giving them space. After a while, they were

thought Ethan and Lacey were a perfect match. "Let's go back," I

looked at me and nodded.

steps and slipped out of the hotel without anyone noticing

stand out. No one would ever guess that someone as ordinary as me

cheer me up. "Emily, don't sweat it.

no clue what was really bugging me. I

look and then sighed. "Maybe I messed up today. Shouldn't have taken

smile. "Nah, it was good

took a shower and got ready for bed, but the room felt

anything? And me? I can't even dance. Compared to the stylish and savvy Lacey, I'm just a

the kitchen and grabbed two cans of beer to

lounge chair on the balcony, the one Ethan usually lounged on, and struggled to finish both cans of beer when

me on the balcony, his eyes landing on the two empty beer

and gave a faint smile. "Couldn't sleep. Didn't you have a party tonight? Why are you

I knew he caught it. He wasn't surprised

voice rough. "I came back to be

of women's perfume on him. My heart ached, and I turned my head away, dodging his kiss. Ethan didn't get why I was

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