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#Chapter 40 - Engaged

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Jane

I’m almost as stunned as Ethan is that Eric just announced we’re engaged. We never discussed telling such a lie, but I have to admit it was certainly effective. Ethan looks downright furious. Beyond furious, he looks apoplectic with rage.

“Excuse me?” He snarls.

“You heard me.” Eric answers smoothly. “We’re engaged.”

Ethan’s dark eyes leap to my ring finger, “I don’t see a ring.” He remarks shrewdly.

“I have terrible taste in jewelry.” Eric explains, “I thought Jane would prefer to pick out her own ring rather than wear whatever hideous design I chose. We were going to go shopping as soon as she got home, but I missed her too much to stay away.”

“That’s so sweet.” I pretend to swoon, “maybe we can go shopping here.”

“That’s a great idea!” Eric exclaims, “Do you have any suggestions for jewelers, Alpha?” He asks, his icy blue eyes sharp as daggers, “you used to be married right? Who did you use?”

“No one you could afford.” Ethan scowls.

“Actually Eric is very successful.” I chi
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Regina Reyna Alvarado
Eve is totally EVIL!!!! I know the grandma is siding with Eve to marry Ethan... I just hope for her sake she's clueless of Eve's attempts of getting rid of Paisley to have Ethan all to herself. Ethan is surely to rip her to pieces when he finds out she's the one behind trying to murder Paisley!!
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