bookpower Chapter 122
Chapter 122
As Alex finished speaking, immediately Ethan felt desire rush through him. Her looks captivated him, her smell drew him in, and her figure enticed him. Her silky nightgown hugged her shape making Ethan's heart beat faster and his blood started pounding.
"She looks stunning,"
he thought taking in her form. "How can I say no to her?"
Alex's hands moved slowly and carefully toward Ethan's mask.
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Her fingers touched the edges light as a feather.
At that moment Ethan's breath caught in his throat. His body went stiff as he tried to fight the desire that almost took over.
'I can't do this,'
he said to himself. His mind spun with what might happen if he got exposed, knowing he can't trust Alex just yet.
'This isn't the life I planned. Money can't change who I am.'
At that moment Ethan yanked himself from Alex. His hands shook as he shoved her away.
"No,"
he said, his voice raw.
"I can't. I won't."
He got up wobbling as he walked to the living room. Alex sat there, shocked she couldn't believe what had just happened.
She watched Ethan leave, with the look on her face one would tell she was in shock.
"I can't believe it,"
she said, sounding impressed.
"I can't believe a man born of a woman would ever turn me down like that. He's even more of a puzzle than I thought."
without wasting anymore time alex trailed Ethan into the living room.
and walked closer to where the wine is kept, She poured some wine into a crystal glass.
The red liquid swirled. She sipped and gazed at Ethan, with playful eyes.
"Listen,"
she said in a soft alluring tone.
"I don't care if you look like a monster under that mask.?"
At that moment Ethan's mouth curved in a wry smile under his mask.
"As long as I'm rich, you're cool with whatever you see right"
he said with a hint of mockery.
"You care about the money?"
At that moment Alex let out a laugh that sounded melodious and full-bodied.
"I'm from the Gold family, honey. I can purchase whatever I desire. But your actions today make me want you more? That's unprecedented. If my family had ties to you, it would be a major achievement for us."
She moved closer to Ethan, her breath warm on his ear.
"You're too captivating, dear. Far too captivating."
She flipped her hair back again, her chuckles echoing through the space.
They started chatting until dawn discussing the future and potential events of the coming day.
Ethan found Alex's humor and allure compelling, despite his hesitation.
"She's unique,"
he mused observing her facial features.
"But I need to keep my guard up. I must maintain some distance."
It was the next day as the sun came up, Naomi pulled up in a flashy yellow Ferrari.
Her eyes grew big when she spotted Alex and Ethan together.
Alex then apologized to Naomi for making Ethan feel bad all night, but her words didn't sound real.
"I'm really sorry, honey,"
she said, putting her hand on Ethan's arm.
"I didn't want to make you feel strange and unsafe in my house."
Naomi gazed at her puzzled by how a self centered person like her had gotten so near to Ethan.
'She's plotting something,'
she thought, her eyes squinting with distrust.
'I don't believe her at all.'
without wasting anymore time Ethan responded.
"Okay,"
Ethan said, his tone sharp as he got into Naomi's car with the staff still on his hand.
"We're off."
He didn't glance back at Alex, his thoughts already buzzing with the hurdles ahead.
Alex locked eyes with Naomi, she doesn't understand how an ordinary person would get so close to someone like Ethan, and she was unable to do anything last night.
She shook her head in disappointment.
As they left Alex's mansion, Naomi looked at Ethan with concern in her eyes.
"You've given me the busiest night of my life,"
she said, her voice tired. She massaged her temples, the night's stress started taking its toll on her.
"I haven't eaten or slept since your news broke. Now I'm thinking about moving out of my apartment just to stay safe."
At that moment Ethan let out a sigh feeling guilty.
"I'm sorry, Naomi. I never wanted any of this to happen."
Naomi clutched the steering wheel harder causing her knuckles to go pale.
"There's something else. The government house has sent you an invitation."