Chapter Fourteen

Back at his office, Ethan couldn't stop thinking about Sasha. The memory of her touch, her kiss, consumed him. He hated seeing her with Hue, hated knowing she still needed him. But he was determined to make her his, no matter what it took.

Peter walked in to give him a message. "Your dad called. He said to remind you about the business dinner party you have to attend tomorrow."

"You know I don't like those kinds of gatherings. Tell him I won't go," Ethan said firmly.

"But your dad says it's a must for you to go and make those business connections," Peter said, trying to convince him.

"No, I don't need them," Ethan insisted.

"That's too bad. I thought you would have liked to be at the Brooks' business dinner party," Peter said with a mock defeated face.

"You said the Brooks? That's Sasha's family, right?"

"Yes, and I heard she was going to be present at the party. Too bad you're not going."

"When did I say that? Book me for that and help me get a nice suit for the dinner party."

"Okay,