Hot-Spring Confession: He Kissed Her, I Canceled The Wedding Novel

Chapter 2 He chased after me , grabbing my wrist , his voice low and soothing . " Vee , don't make a scene . " I shook him off , my eyes stinging with tears . A few board members followed us out , trying to smooth things over . The oldest among them , Mr. Johnson , patted Ethan's shoulder . " Ethan , just talk it out . Don't let little Vee feel hurt . " Ethan took a deep breath , his expression turning serious . " Samantha was just overly excited and lost her composure . I'm sorry on her behalf .

But , Vee , after six years , are you really going to let her make you doubt everything we've built ? " His voice trembled slightly . " Don't you remember what we promised ? Once the company went public , we'd go to Norway to see the Northern Lights , and get married in Tromsø . " A sharp pang hit my chest . After all the s after waiting so long , I'd finally made it to this day . He gently rubbed the palm of my hand . " Don't you want to go see the Northern Lights with me , Vee ? " His words hit me where I was most vulnerable . Mr. Johnson sighed , his tone sympathetic .

" Vee , I know you're upset . Samantha's all about her career . She treats the company like her own , but she didn't handle things well . " At that moment , Samantha made her entrance , walking over with a graceful air . She gave me a polite smile . " Miss Sullivan , I apologize for the misunderstanding earlier . It was my oversight . Let me make it right with a drink . " She raised a glass she'd seemingly picked up from nowhere , her pose elegant , but her words were measured . The tension in the air relaxed , albeit just a little . Before leaving , Mr. Johnson gave some parting words .

" " Ethan , the team's going to the West Mountain hot springs tomorrow to relax . Take Vee with you and let her unwind a bit . " Ethan immediately nodded , wrapping his arm around my shoulder . " Of course , I'll take her . " That night , back at the house , he held me in the bathroom , his lips whispering " I'm sorry " repeatedly , kissing me hard and urgently . Later , he wanted me several times , his passion overwhelming , as though he wanted to shatter all the unease . I closed my eyes , enduring the moment , while the painful thorn in my chest pressed deeper .

The next evening , we arrived at the West Mountain resort . Chapter 2 22.22 % Samantha was already by the pool , wearing a silk bathrobe , holding a glass of red wine . When she saw us , she smiled lightly . " Ethan , did you bring your swim trunks ? You always forget . " Then , casually bringing up something else , " Last time we were on that business trip in Seattle , I was the one who had to rush out and buy his swim trunks . " Ethan looked embarrassed , squeezing my hand . " That was ages ago .

" The group consisted mainly of younger staff members , who naturally gathered around the hot spring , sipping wine and chatting . One of the employees teased , " Samantha , tell us some fun stories from when you were starting the company ! " Samantha smiled , her lips curling slightly . " The most memorable night was when we secured Series A funding . Ethan was so excited , he picked me up and spun me around , and we both ended up in the pool . " The group erupted into laughter . Ethan gave a light chuckle , teasing her back . " You weren't exactly sober that night either .

" Laughter filled the air again . One project manager , a little too drunk , slurred , " Come on , Samantha , Ethan , you two really never dated ? With Vee right here , better come clean now - confess and we'll go easy on you , lie and we're grilling you all night ! " " Someone else chimed in , " Yeah , I remember once when we were working late , I saw you two in the office , hugging each other ! " Samantha took a sip of her wine , her cheeks flushing . She glanced at Ethan , then at me , with a playful but suggestive gaze . " Well , we did ... kiss . " I froze , my head snapping up .

The room fell silent in an instant . Ethan leaned against the pool's edge , his eyes closed , as if he hadn't heard . Samantha smiled , her tone both light and deliberate . " It was the night the company was on the brink of collapse . He said ... if things turned around , he'd be with me . " ^ n my pale face as she added , " Then , he kissed me first . " 22.22 % Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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