Sarah sat on the side, watching as Suzy's face twisted into a terrifying grimace. Sarah crouched down, picked up the phone that had been thrown to the ground, and opened it.
Her eyes squinted suddenly, almost biting her silver teeth.
With a fierce expression, she said, "If I had known it would be like this, I should have killed her and her damn mother together back then."
Suzy, with red eyes, shed tears continuously.
"Samantha did it on purpose. She doesn't want me to be happy, wants to snatch my man away. Otherwise, with so many men in the world, why does she have to seduce my man?"
Sarah came over to Suzy's side, gently patting her back to comfort her.
"Don't get angry! Leave it to me!"
After saying that, she took a screenshot of the photo, sent it to her WhatsApp, and then forwarded it to Ethan's mother, Anna
Sure enough, in less than a minute, Anna's call came in.
Sarah intentionally waited for it to ring for a while before answering. Without waiting for Anna to speak, she preemptively said, "Mrs. Steele, what does Ethan mean by this? Suzy is still his fiancée, and he's openly going out for dinner with another woman. If he really doesn't like Suzy, he can break off the engagement first. By doing this, isn't he letting everyone in the city mock Suzy? You are Noah's grandmother. Do you also hope that Ethan finds a stepmother for Noah?"
Her aggressive tone made Anna frown unhappily.
"Ethan is the president of Emperor Group. It's normal for him to socialize outside. If you condemn him based solely on the words of this woman, it's premature. Moreover, she is Suzy's own sister, Noah's aunt. Even if Ethan is really with her, I believe she won't mistreat her nephew."
Feeling her anger, Sarah softened her tone instantly, trying to please her, "Mrs. Steele, don't be angry. I didn't mean that. It's normal for Ethan to go out for a drink. But, look at the words Samantha used. She's declaring sovereignty! Suzy's friends are mocking her with this. It's normal for us to be angry."
Feeling the softening tone, Anna's tone also softened a lot.
"This matter has nothing to do with Ethan. It's this woman who has no shame. Rest assured, I will handle it. Let Suzy rest assured. Our family's daughter-in-law will only be her."
Receiving her affirmative reply, Sarah seized the opportunity, "Mrs. Steele, look, they've been engaged for four years. Shouldn't they get married soon? If they drag it on, Suzy will be getting older."
After a brief contemplation, Anna nodded, "Alright! I will find an auspicious day for them to get married as soon as possible."
Once they are married, Ethan will settle down. Those in the Steele family who covet his position won't have a chance to make a fuss about this matter anymore.
He can't be allowed to be willful any longer.
She has to take the initiative.
"Good, good, good. I'm waiting for your good news."
Excited, Sarah hung up the phone and immediately shared this good news with Suzy.
Suzy's face was full of disbelief. "Really? Can I really marry Ethan soon?"
Sarah confidently said, "Of course! Mrs. Steele has spoken. You can relax and wait to become the bride! As for Samantha, as long as the elders in the Steele family don't approve, she won't be able to turn the tide."
Hearing this, Suzy's mood finally improved a bit.
...
Ethan, who was having dinner with Samantha, received a message from Anna.
He opened it and saw a photo of himself with the caption, "My man, handsome, right?"
The sender of this message was Samantha.
He immediately clicked into his IG to see for himself.
However, there was nothing.
Clicking into Samantha's profile, there was still nothing.
Everyone else could see, but he couldn't.
There was only one possibility.
He had been blocked by her.
Thinking of this possibility, Ethan's handsome face instantly became overcast with dark clouds, emanating a chilling cold.
In a fit of anger, he sent the screenshot back to Samantha's WhatsApp.
Samantha heard the 'bip' sound of her phone, and when she saw the message, she glanced at Ethan with disdain, muttered ‘boring,’ and then opened it.
After seeing the content of the message, she accidentally choked on her food, covering her mouth and coughing uncomfortably.
Ethan curled his thin lips, smiling ominously.
"Why did you block me?"
Samantha's small face turned red. She lowered her head, kept shoving food into her mouth, and refused to answer his question.
Ethan's eyes narrowed, and the air around them suddenly became thin.
Feeling his icy gaze, Samantha's scalp tingled.
Just then, a sudden ringtone broke the tension.
Samantha, like a prisoner getting a reprieve before execution, breathed a sigh of relief.
Ethan's expression remained unfazed. He answered the phone with impatience, "What's the matter?"
Anna's deep voice came through, "What are you doing right now?"
Ethan answered impatiently, "Having dinner!"
Anna immediately guessed, "Having dinner with Samantha?!"
Ethan glanced at the person sitting across from him, who still lowered her head, unwilling to look up. He responded with an indifferent "Hmm."
With a confirmed answer, Anna's chest tightened in anger. "Ethan, Samantha is Suzy's sister. Even if you don't like Suzy, you can't like her! If people find out, what will they think of you? How will they see Suzy?"
Ethan asked expressionlessly, "Is that it?"
Anna patiently continued to persuade, "I'm doing this for your own good. Suzy is Noah's biological mother, and you..."
Ethan, not in the mood to listen to her nagging any longer, directly hung up the phone.
Hearing the busy tone from the other end of the line, Anna was left stunned.
Having dealt with Anna, Ethan turned back to interrogate Samantha, "Speak, why did you block me?"
Seeing that he wouldn't let up, Samantha decided to face it head-on. She raised her head like a soldier heading to the execution ground, "I'm proclaiming sovereignty, can't you see? I blocked you because I didn't want you to get angry! Now that you know, feel free to insult me and mock me!"
Ethan, with a sharp tongue, was known for his biting remarks.
She had prepared herself for his harsh words.
To her surprise, Ethan not only didn't mock her, but after hearing her words, he even revealed a faint smile. He placed his phone on the table as if nothing had happened, and continued with his meal.
Samantha stared at him in disbelief.
She never expected him to let her off so easily.
Without lifting his head, Ethan said, "If you want to post, go ahead. No need to block me. I don't like knowing about these things from others' mouths."
Samantha was completely dumbfounded.
Did he just tacitly approve?
Could she now freely provoke Suzy as planned?
According to the original plan, after lunch, the two of them would go for a drive, continue to have dinner together, and then take a stroll.
Ethan was unusually patient.
His mood seemed exceptionally good.
He let Samantha arrange the entire day and followed through with every step.
In the evening, he dropped Samantha off at the entrance of the residential area where Karen lived. He got out of the car very gentlemanly, opened the car door for Samantha.
After getting out of the car, Samantha intimately hooked her arm around his neck, smiling sweetly, "I'm staying at a friend's house, so I won't invite you up! When I move back to my own place, I'll definitely invite you up."
Despite her affectionate gesture, Ethan, though pleased in his heart, was still uncomfortable. His back was stiff, and he didn't know where to put his hands.
Samantha enjoyed seeing him so awkward.
Raising her tiptoes, she kissed him on the thin lips, "Be careful on your way back, and send me a message when you get home."
Under the streetlight, her red lips were bright and tender, making people salivate.
Ethan, unable to resist, pressed the back of her head, accurately kissing her red lips. Dominant and forceful, as if he wanted to swallow her whole, leaving her no room to breathe.
Samantha was stunned for a moment. Initially feeling a bit repulsed, she quickly remembered her purpose and immediately embraced his neck, responding passionately.
For a while, the air was filled with Ethan's refreshing breath.
It wasn't clear how much time had passed.
Until their brains lacked oxygen, and their bodies gradually lost strength, Ethan finally let her go.
He pinched Samantha's chin, lifted her head, and with eyes filled with an inexplicable emotion, he hoarsely said, "This is your reward."
After saying this, he let her go, got back into the car, and drove away.
Samantha's lips were left red, swollen, and numb from the kiss.
Gently touching them, it felt like she could still sense his warmth, and her heart involuntarily raced.
Did Ethan just flirt with her?
Men like him, when they flirt, are really lethal!
She had actually started to feel a hint of attraction.
While she was still immersed in this kiss, Justin emerged from the darkness, his face iron-blue, his eyes fierce, like a wounded beast.
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