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

is the swankiest five-star hotel in Starlight City, decked out like a

anniversary bash here? Yeah, that just screams they're rolling

back of his hand. Once

snuck up a hidden

me here. It was the

called Ethan up to speak, and after some

the other holding a mic, looking all chill

the past year, gave

Then, other department heads took

on stage, looking cool

like this. And when that day finally came, it wasn't about gaining something but losing something. But that's a story for another time. The party officially kicked off with Ethan popping the champagne, and the room burst

some smooth dance tunes, and everyone

making her way

glass down, extended her hand, and Ethan

swaying to the music. I couldn't stand watching, especially

people cleared the dance floor, giving them space.

clear they thought Ethan and

me

steps and slipped out of the hotel without anyone noticing I

just too plain to stand out. No one would ever guess that someone as ordinary as me

up. "Emily, don't sweat it. Dancing

me. I forced a smile. "I'm not

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

it was good to

got ready for bed, but the room felt too empty

are they drinking and chatting? Their dance moves were so close, with his hand on her curvy waist-how could he not feel anything? And me? I can't even dance. Compared to the stylish and savvy Lacey, I'm just a total bumpkin.' I

kitchen and grabbed two cans of beer to take

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

on the two empty

"Couldn't sleep.

was pretty obvious, and I knew he caught it. He wasn't surprised I knew about the

lifted my chin and kissed me, his voice

was beer, his was red wine, easy to tell apart. Besides the red wine, he also had a noticeable scent of women's perfume on him. My heart ached, and I turned my head away, dodging

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