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

" Break up ? " Ethan furrowed his brows tightly . " Vee , we're talking about the website being hacked ! " " And you're blaming me for ruining Samantha's reputation ? " He pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration , his tone harsh . " Is this how you own up to your mistakes ? " Samantha , standing beside him , spoke in a calm yet sharp tone . " Miss Sullivan , I understand your frustration . But attacking the company's system is illegal . It could ruin Ethan's hard work of years .

" Her words hit a nerve , and Ethan immediately stepped forward , positioning himself protectively in front of her . He looked at me with disappointment in his eyes . " She's trying to think of the bigger picture , and you're still being stubborn ? Apologize ! " I watched them standing side by side . " It wasn't me ." My voice was icy . " Who else could it be ? " Ethan shot back , his voice steely . " Your childhood friend is the one who does this kind of thing , right ? " The conviction in his eyes pierced through me like a knife . My body trembled .

I could no longer hold back the anger that had been building . I lifted my hand . The sound of my palm crashing against Ethan's face rang out , and he froze . His left cheek quickly turned red . " Ethan ! " Samantha rushed forward to check on him . The executives rushed in , their voices rising . " Miss Sullivan , how could you hit him ? " " You're in the wrong , and still acting so arrogant ! " " Samantha's already willing to let it go , what more do you want ? " I looked around at the group , their united stance against me . My fury only deepened , and I couldn't help but laugh bitterly .

" You're accusing me of hacking your website ? Do you have any evidence ? " " You're all big names with reputations , and this is how you throw around baseless accusations ? " As the tension in the room thickened , Samantha , ever the mediator , stepped in . " Everyone , stop . Miss Sullivan is just impulsive . " Chapter 4 44.44 % " Maybe she's upset because Ethan's been neglecting her , " she added , attempting to defuse the situation while pinning the blame on me . Her words were meant to excuse me , but in reality , they condemned me even more .

She spoke earnestly , " But Miss Sullivan , matters between couples should never be made so public . " Amid the chaos , my bag was knocked over , and a small box rolled out - it was the engagement ring Ethan had bought with his first round of financing . A sharp , unmistakable snap cut through the air . Samantha's high heel " accidentally " came down on it . The diamond shot loose , the band twisted out of shape . The whole room went silent . " Sorry , " Samantha stepped back , her tone light and careless , " I didn't notice .

" I bent down , my hands trembling as I picked up the broken ring . Six years of love , shattered so easily . Ethan froze , about to reach for me . " Vee ... " Before he could finish , I looked up , my eyes red , and took a deep breath . I slapped Samantha again , harder this time . The sound echoed through the room , louder than before . She stumbled back , clutching her face , knocking into the coffee table . Red wine spilled all over her . " You ... " Her eyes widened , and her makeup was smeared . " This time , " I stepped closer , my voice cold , " I've been planning this .

" The executives around us gasped . Samantha , trying to steady herself , stood tall but visibly shaken . " You're only embarrassing Ethan with this . " " Shut up ! " I cut her off . Ethan softened his tone . " Vee , let's talk . " " Talk about what ? " I sneered . " Talk about how you two were so cozy with each other ? " My heart ached , and the pain in my chest felt like it was about to explode . All the emotions I'd been holding in for so long erupted . I lifted my hand again , delivering another slap . 44.44 % " This time , it's for you , playing the role of the other woman !

" Samantha screamed as she fell to the ground . The red wine stain on her white suit spread , making her look a mess . She couldn't hold the facade anymore . " Vee , you're crazy ! " I didn't look at her anymore . I pulled out my phone and dialed . " Dad . " My voice was as cold as ice . " Short - sell Hawkins Industries and buy up all the circulating shares . " 44.44 % 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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