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

Everyone turned to look as a tall man in a black leather jacket leaned against the doorframe . He was holding a helmet in one hand , his short hair slightly damp , his sharp eyes and eyebrows giving off an intense aura , and a cold , mischievous smile curled at the corner of his lips . " Vee Sullivan , taking your sweet time on the phone ? I've almost worn out the West Mountain racetrack before I got your dad's message . " " So , you're the one getting pushed around here . " His gaze slowly swept over the room , finally landing on Ethan and Samantha .

" Is it you two who've been bullying her ? " " I heard you even accused me of hacking your website ? " It was my so - called " hacker childhood friend , " Luke Warner . Luke ignored the shocked stares around him and walked straight toward me , eyeing me up and down before raising an eyebrow . " Been wronged ? " I stayed silent . Ethan's face darkened . " Luke , you're not welcome here . " Luke chuckled lightly , dangling the USB drive in his hand . " Don't rush , man . I've got this little hobby of backing up ... interesting data . " He looked pointedly at Samantha .

Her face shifted slightly , and she forced herself to stay composed . " What do you mean by that ? " " What I mean , " Luke drawled slowly , " is that I've tracked down the IP address of the video upload . Want me to display the source for everyone ? " His gaze shifted to Samantha . " Or would you prefer to explain , Ms. Lane , why you staged this ' online harassment ' drama and tried to frame Vee ? " The room erupted in shock , all eyes now trained on Samantha . Her face turned pale as she stammered . " You're talking nonsense ! Where's the proof ? " " Proof ?

" Luke's finger flicked , and the USB drive stopped spinning between his fingers . " It's right here . Want me to connect it to the big screen and let everyone admire your operation logs ? " Chapter 6 66.67 % He added , " Including how you secretly used the company's test servers to upload the files , and how you ' accidentally ' left false clues pointing to Vee . " Ethan looked at Samantha in disbelief . " Samantha , is this true ? " Her lips trembled , and she couldn't find her voice . Luke wasn't done , though . He turned back to me , his tone carrying a hint of resignation .

" And you , Vee . Why wait until someone shoves you around before you reveal who you are ? " He addressed the room of stunned guests clearly . " Allow me to introduce Miss Vee Sullivan , the only heir to the Sullivan Group . Her father , Mr. Mark Sullivan , has just completed the acquisition of 17 % of Hawkins Industries ' circulating shares ." Silence . Complete silence . The executives who had mocked me earlier were now staring with their mouths agape , as if someone had squeezed their throats shut . Samantha stumbled back , her eyes wide with disbelief .

Ethan turned sharply to me , his face filled with shock and ... fear . Luke seemed to enjoy their reactions . He turned to me with a smile . " Let's go , Miss Sullivan . The car's downstairs . Mr. Sullivan is waiting for you at home ." He didn't look back at the others as he ushered me away . " Vee ! " Ethan's voice cracked with panic as he tried to follow us . Luke turned back , his gaze cold as ice . " Ethan , stop right there . " He waved the USB drive in his hand . " You might want to think about how to deal with your ' best partner ' first , and ... tomorrow's stock prices .

" I squared my shoulders and walked out without once looking back , leaving that roomful of shock , regret , and chaos completely behind me. Chapter 6 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.