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The 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.
Last Updated : 2024-10-07The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 34: We’ve got a date
Ava lay on her bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. The image of Ethan and Victoria together from the night before was burned into her mind. She had seen them—standing close, their bodies pressed together as they spoke in hushed tones. Victoria’s hand had been wrapped around his neck, Ava was certain they were making out when she saw them. caught her eyes from across the room. Her chest tightened at the memory, and a rush of jealousy she didn’t want to admit to herself surged through her. "Does Ethan still like her?" Ava wondered, her chest tightening at the thought. "Not that it's any of my business," she muttered aloud with a forced laugh, trying to push the unsettling feelings away. She couldn’t help it; Ethan had always been there for her—steady, reliable, always showing up when she least expected him but most needed him. So why did it hurt seeing him with Victoria? Ava sat up, running her hands through her hair. She stood and moved over to the window, pulling the curtai
Last Updated : 2024-10-08The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 35: the Yacht
Alex leaned back, flashing Ethan a mischievous grin. “Why don’t we head to your yacht? I heard you bought a new one. It’s been ages since we had fun together.”Ava’s heart raced. “Yeah, sure,” she managed, feeling nervous. “I haven’t been on one since I was a teenager.”Ethan remained quiet, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. "Ethan’s always loved the ocean, you know," Alex said, a nostalgic smile tugging at his lips. "Back when we were teens, we used to go out there all the time… until he disappeared."“Disappeared?” Ava repeated, glancing at Ethan. He didn’t respond.As they neared the marina, Alex rolled down the window, inhaling deeply. "Ah, the smell of the water. I’ve missed this."Just then, Gabe appeared with two unfamiliar faces beside him, walking up to their car as they parked. "Mr. Wilson," Gabe said, nodding toward Ethan. "I didn’t expect to see you here."Ethan’s gaze flicked to Gabe, his expression unreadable. "Mr Connor," he greeted coolly.Gabe’s eyes shifted to Ava,
Last Updated : 2024-10-11The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 36: drowning
Sophie leaned in close, whispering into Ava's ear. "I heard you and my husband are close at the office. Let’s keep it professional, okay?" She smiled sweetly, but her words felt sharp. Sophie then placed her hand on Ava’s shoulder, pretending to fix a wrinkle on her blouse.Ava barely heard her. She was gripping the yacht’s railing so tightly her knuckles turned white. Her fear of the water was overpowering her ability to respond, and Sophie's words barely registered.Just as Sophie stepped back, Ava thought she might have a chance to move away, but Sophie’s hand shot out, shoving her hard. Ava instinctively grabbed Sophie’s arm as she tumbled, and both of them fell into the water.Screams filled the air as the models Sophie brought along started shouting. The men came running from inside the yacht. Ethan looked in the direction of the noise and saw Ava struggling in the water, while Sophie was already swimming back toward the yacht.Without thinking, Ethan jumped into the water. He s
Last Updated : 2024-10-13The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 37: boxing
A knock on the door pulled Ava from her sleep. She stirred under the covers, trying to ignore the sound. But then the door creaked open, and she heard Ethan’s familiar voice.“Still sleeping?” he asked as he stepped into the room."It’s Sunday, Ethan," Ava muttered, turning her head to the other side, pulling the blanket over her shoulder, her face half-buried in her pillow."Exactly why you should get up now," Ethan replied with a knowing smile.Ava groaned, rolling over just enough to peek at him. “Get up for what?” she asked, her voice still thick with sleep."Get dressed and meet me in the gym," Ethan said, already heading toward the door.Ava slumped back into the bed. "“I’ll exercise later… after I’ve had more sleep.” she mumbled, attempting to go back to sleep.Ethan paused, turning toward her with a mischievous look. "You’re not skipping this one, princess. Or do you want me to come carry you out of bed?" He took a playful step toward her.Ava shot up instantly, wide awake now
Last Updated : 2024-10-14The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 38: let it out
They stood there in silence, Ethan holding Ava close as her sobs finally slowed. He didn’t say anything, just gently stroked her back while she cried. When her tears subsided, Ava sniffled and pulled back slightly, wiping her face with the back of her hand, embarrassed.“I never thought Sophie would… do something like that. We were friends,” Ava said, her voice shaky, still trying to make sense of everything.“Shh… it’s okay,” Ethan whispered, his voice calm and reassuring. “I’m here now.” His hand rested on her shoulder.Ava nodded, her breathing still uneven, but she was calming down. Her eyes were red from crying, and she felt embarrassed for breaking down in front of him. She glanced up at Ethan, unsure of what to say next.“Thanks,” she whispered, barely loud enough to be heard. She quickly bend her head, hoping to hide her flushed cheeks.“It’s nothing, princess,” Ethan said with a soft smile, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face and tucking it behind her ear. His teas
Last Updated : 2024-10-15The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 39: the kiss
Ava stepped out of her room and headed toward the dining area. She found Alex at the table, eagerly shoving food into his mouth. “Where’s Ethan?” she asked, glancing around.“I’m here,” a voice called from behind her. Ava turned to see Ethan, freshly dressed in a crisp shirt and jeans, looking effortlessly handsome as always.“You’re not the one going on a date. Why are you dressed like that?” Alex teased, pausing his meal to shoot Ethan a playful look.“I promised to take you around town ,” Ethan replied with a smirk. “But since you’ve got something special planned, I thought I’d tag along.”“Can’t I take Ava out alone for once?” Alex asked, putting on his best puppy-dog face. “Just me and her?”“No,” Ethan said simply, moving to sit at the table.“Where exactly are we going, Alex?” Ethan asked.“Somewhere special,” Alex said with a laugh as he made his way to the front door.After a short drive, they arrived at a park. Ethan raised an eyebrow in disbelief. “This is your ‘special p
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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 65: The warning
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The Betrayal's kiss Chapter 64: period
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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
