But just as I was about to make my escape, I heard his voice call out to me. “Alice,”I kept going, not wanting to turn back to him, but then I felt his grip on me.My heart raced as he blocked my path, his infuriating smirk twisting my stomach into knots.He leaned in slightly, his voice oozing with arrogance. “I saw you staring at me throughout our meeting,” he said teasingly.“And why on earth would you think such a thing of me? I was only paying attention to work. The last face I ever want to see is yours,” I said, attempting to move, but he stopped me.“Wait. I’m guessing your fiancé left you, since there’s no ring on your finger?” My eyes ran down to my hand, and for a split second, I shut my eyes tight, feeling frustratedly helpless. How could I forget that Josh lied to him about being my fiancé, and now I’m without an engagement ring?I forced a smile, trying to mask the unease swirling inside me. “Well, I don’t see my life being your business anymore.”Ethan raised an eyebrow
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