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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 26: Old Ties, New Burdens
The meeting was over, and Ava couldn’t believe what she had just witnessed. The hotel was in critical condition, and half of the shareholders wanted to pull out. Out of the three hotels her father had built, this was the only one still thriving. How did things get so bad?Ethan had stepped in at the last minute, offering a significant amount of money to keep the hotel from going bankrupt, making him a business partner.“This way, Mr. Wilson,” Gabe said, leading Ava and Ethan to his new office as the hotel’s newest business partner.Ethan turned to Gabe. “Miss Jackson will be staying in my place. I trust her with most of my business deals, so she’ll be handling this one as well.”“Miss Jackson?” Gabe looked at Ava with a polite smile, extending his hand. “We’re looking forward to working with you.”She took his hand in a daze, barely registering his words. As Gabe walked off, leaving her and Ethan alone, Ava turned to him, her mind racing.“Why would you hand such a huge responsibility
Last Updated : 2024-09-29The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 27: let me take you home
Ava was busy typing on her laptop when a soft knock on the door caught her attention. Looking up, she saw Gabe standing there, his face lit up with a friendly smile."I noticed your office light was still on, so I thought I’d come check on you," he said, stepping inside.“I’m almost done,” Ava replied, glancing briefly at him before looking back at the screen. “Just arranging the accommodations for the important guests staying over this week.”Gabe moved closer. “I’ll handle that. How about I take you home?” His smile widened, offering her a bit of warmth.“No!” Ava blurted out before catching herself. She softened her tone. “I mean, I don’t want to bother you. I’ll just take a cab.”Gabe chuckled. “I insist, just for today. It’s the least I can do, especially after everything Mr. Wilson has done for the company.”Ava checked her phone, hoping for a text or call from Ethan, but nothing. She’d already messaged him saying she was ready to leave, but he hadn’t responded. When she tried c
Last Updated : 2024-09-30The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 28: Where's Ethan?
As Ava stepped out of the building, a sleek black car pulled up in front of her. The window slowly rolled down, and Noah’s familiar voice called out.“Hello, cupcake,” he called, a grin spreading across his face.Ava bent slightly to peer into the car. "Where’s Ethan?" she asked, slipping into the passenger seat.Noah hesitated, his smile faltering for a second. "Oh, uh… Ethan’s at the hospital," he muttered, his voice holding an uncertain edge. Ava could sense the unease in his tone but decided not to push further. She leaned back in her seat, and they drove off in silence.The car ride home felt heavier than usual, with neither of them speaking for a while. The only sound came from the hum of the engine and the occasional honking outside. Finally, Noah broke the silence, turning slightly towards her.“How was your first day, cupcake?” he asked, his tone lighter, trying to ease the tension.Ava sighed. “Hectic… I mean, it was fine, but there’s so much work to be done. It feels like I
Last Updated : 2024-10-01The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 29: In bed with Ethan
Ava paced around her room, unable to sleep. glancing at the clock every few minutes. The thought of Ethan not being home yet gnawed at her, though she wasn’t sure why it bothered her so much. She tried to push the thoughts aside, telling herself he was probably fine, but it didn’t help. She was about to lie down when the sound of a car engine drifted through her open window. Rushing over, she peered outside and saw a car pulling up to the house. Her heart leaped, hoping it was Ethan. Ava quickly left her room, her footsteps light but hurried as she moved toward the stairs. She spotted Noah and Liam heading downstairs too and decided to follow them. At the front door, Mr. Collins, the elderly family driver, was helping Ethan, who was clearly drunk. Ethan could barely stand, his body slumping against the older man. "Is he… drunk?" Noah asked, his face etched with confusion. He glanced at Liam, looking for answers. "He never gets drunk. What the hell happened?" Noah and Liam rushe
Last Updated : 2024-10-02The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 30: Awkward Morning
Ava had been avoiding Ethan all morning. The awkwardness from the night before weighed heavily on her. Every time she thought about waking up in his bed, wrapped in his arms, her cheeks burned with embarrassment. She dressed for work quickly, hoping to slip out of the house unnoticed. But as she reached the dining room, she froze. Ethan, Noah, and Liam were all seated at the table, enjoying breakfast like it was any other day. Ava paused, debating whether she could slip away unnoticed. She took a small step backward, ready to make her escape, but Noah’s voice cut through the air, stopping her in her tracks. "How was your night, cupcake?" he asked, his tone dripping with amusement. His eyes darted to Ethan for a second before landing back on her. Ava swallowed, her back still turned to them. "It was… fine. I slept well," she muttered, feeling her face heat up again. "You meant it was niceeeee…," he teased, dragging out the word for effect, a mischievous grin spreading across hi
Last Updated : 2024-10-03The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 31: The Guests
Ava stood at the grand entrance of the hotel, taking a deep breath as she straightened her blazer. The guests had started arriving, and she wanted everything to go perfectly. She knew that good reviews from VIPs would boost the hotel’s profile and, ultimately, its success. Beside her, Gabe stood with a warm smile, ready to assist with the check-ins, while a line of staff prepared to handle the luggage.Out of the twenty expected guests, nineteen had already arrived and been taken to their suites. Ava tried not to seem anxious, but she couldn't help glancing towards the door every now and then, hoping the final guest would arrive soon.Just when she was about to give up and return to her office, she heard laughter. Ethan walked in, accompanied by another man, who seemed to be around Ethan’s age, playfully grabbing Ethan’s shoulder, laughing at something he’d said.Ava straightened up, forcing a smile as they approached. Ethan’s presence always had a way of throwing her off balance.“We
Last Updated : 2024-10-04The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 32: you look stunning
Ava walked down the stairs, her black gown fitting her like a glove. The fabric clung to her curves in all the right places, making it seem as though the dress had been custom-made just for her. Ethan stood at the bottom of the staircase, his eyes glued to her. He didn’t try to hide it, either. His gaze moved over her body slowly, lingering on each curve as though he were trying to memorize every inch of her. Ava could feel the heat of his stare, and for a moment, it was as if they were the only two people in the world.Noah stepped out of his room at that moment and gasped dramatically, his mouth falling open. "Is that really you, cupcake?" he exclaimed, rushing toward her. "Can I take you to the gala myself?" he teased, offering his arm to help her down the last step.Ava smiled at him, but her eyes quickly darted back to Ethan. He hadn’t moved. He just kept looking at her, his expression unreadable but intense. There was something about his gaze that made her feel like she was the
Last Updated : 2024-10-06The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 33: Grace!
Grace! Ava panicked. Grace appeared, her presence immediately unsettling. She gave Sophie a light kiss on both cheeks before turning her attention to Ava. “And who is this?” Grace asked, her eyes narrowing as they flicked over Ava, inspecting her with a thin smile. "This is Emily," Sophie replied, her voice a bit shaky. "She’s Mr. Wilson’s business partner." Ava felt paralyzed. Her breath hitched as the glass of wine in her hand trembled. Grace’s eyes felt like they could see right through her. The heat rising in her face only made her more anxious, and just when she thought she might drop the glass, a familiar hand slipped around her waist. Ethan. His touch was firm, steadying her and making the world around them disappear for a brief moment. “Mrs. Brooks,” Ethan greeted coolly, his tone professional and distant. Grace’s smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Mr. Wilson, Thank you for helping the company the other day,” her eyes darting between Ethan and Ava clearly unsettled.
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Ava's POV We walked into the office, and I let out a breath of relief, thinking Ethan would finally behave himself. But before he let go of me, his hand gave my butt a light spank. I gasped, spinning to face him. “What was that for?” I tried to sound angry, but the heat creeping up my face betrayed me. “I don’t know,” he said, staring at his hand as though it had a mind of its own. “I guess it likes it there. Besides, your butt is so soft,” he added, taking a step closer, that mischievous grin back on his face made it impossible to stay mad.I wanted to glare at him, but instead, I flushed, feeling my cheeks heat up. "You’re impossible," I muttered, walking over to my desk in an attempt to escape his teasing.Ethan chuckled, shaking his head. “Do you think sitting at your desk will stop me?” His voice held an unmistakable teasing tone. “You know, you look really cute when you’re flustered,” he continued, standing directly in front of me now. “I—” I stammered, “we have a lot
The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 67: office
Ava’s POV This morning, I felt much better and was determined to head to work. As I stepped outside, ready to call for the driver, Ethan was already waiting by his car. “I’m driving you to work,” he said, standing by the car with his usual calm look, his tone leaving no room for argument “You... I...,” I stammered, trying to find the right words. “The…the driver will be here soon,” I finally managed to say. “I told him not to come today,” Ethan said, his eyes fixed on me as he gestured toward the passenger door. “You did what?” I asked, staring at him in disbelief. “You heard me, Ava. Now get in, Unless…” He paused, his eyes locked on mine, unless you want me to carry you inside the car myself,” he said, his voice calm but firm, his piercing gaze making it clear he wasn’t joking. I blinked at him, that tone—stern, yet teasing—caught me off guard. When was the last time he offered to drive me to work? What has gotten into him today, I thought to myself. “We’re not going
The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 66: Teasing her
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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 65: The warning
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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 64: period
Ethan’s POV I walked into the kitchen and saw her there. She was pouring a smoothie into a glass. It was 4 a.m., way too early for anyone to be awake, but there she was, still wearing her silky nightwear. I couldn’t resist walking closer to her. “Good morning, princess,” I whispered, leaning down by her ear as I wrapped my arms around her waist. I pressed my body gently against her back. She didn’t flinch or look surprised. Instead, she just kept her head down. Usually, she’d smile or be shy, but today something felt different. To cheer her up, I trailed soft kisses along her neck. She reacted slightly but sighed deeply, her shoulders slumping. Now I was worried. Did I upset her? Ava always melted under my touch, but this time her reaction was small, and she looked exhausted. “What’s wrong?” I asked, turning her around to face me. “Nothing. It’s… it’s just…” She paused and placed her hand on her stomach. “You don’t want me touching you?” I asked cautiously. “No!” s
The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 63: Did you miss me?
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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 62: The hospital
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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 61: Little cute confession
It was already night, and Ethan wasn’t back yet. Ava sat in the living room, her gaze fixed on the door as if her stare alone would bring him home. She had been pacing earlier, but now she was on the couch, her legs curled under her, her hands tightly gripping a throw pillow. “What are you doing?” Liam’s voice came from the staircase, startling her. Ava glanced at him, letting out a deep sigh. “No....Nothing,” Ava replied, letting out a deep sigh as she shifted to sit up straight. She hadn’t even realized how long she had been standing near the door. Do....you... Do you think Ethan will be fine?” she finally asked , her voice soft, almost unsure. She turned to face Liam, her worry evident. “Yeah, he’ll be back soon, don’t worry.” Liam assured her as he moved toward the couch. Before either of them could say more, the sound of the front door unlocking grabbed their attention, they both turned staring at the door. “You see? I told you he’d be back,” Liam said, standing up.
The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 60: Do you like him?
Ethan’s POV “What are you guys doing?” A familiar voice broke through the moment, making Ava pull away from me so fast it felt like a slap. She wasn’t naked or doing anything wrong, but the way she panicked like she’d been caught committing a crime, but her reaction made her seem guilty. She turned to face the door, clearly avoiding looking at me.“Fuck,” I muttered under my breath, running a hand through my hair. “Can’t I have some privacy in my house?” I growled, turning toward Liam, who stood in the doorway with an amused smirk on his face. He’d ruined everything, always showing up when I didn’t want him to. He had ruined everything. The moment I’d been waiting for, craving for, was here, and he took it away just like that. “Nothing!” Ava blurted, her voice higher than usual. I glanced at her, hoping for a different reaction, but she wouldn’t meet my eyes. Instead, she grabbed her juice and practically ran for the door. “Welcome back, Liam. Goodnight, Ethan,” she said
