Chapter 59
Ethan Roscente stood by the sea.
The night wind carried a salty dampness.
His gaze fell not far away.
Sophia Sullivan and Sebastian Evans sat side by side on lounge chairs.
They raised their glasses to each other.
Laughing and chatting animatedly.
Isabella Langley hurried over in her stilettos.
The sand made her steps unsteady.
"Babe, why did you suddenly stop?"
She followed Ethan's line of sight.
A naive smile curved her lips.
"Sophia and Mr. Evans seem quite close."
Ethan's expression remained blank.
"From a distance, I almost thought they were a couple."
Isabella chuckled lightly.
"Honestly, they look good together."
She looped her arm through his.
"Did they plan this vacation together?"
The sea breeze swept past.
She shivered.
"It's so cold…"
Ethan withdrew his arm.
He turned and walked away.
Isabella was left standing alone.
She bit her lower lip hard.
Soon, she hurried after him.
She glanced back toward Sophia.
Muttering under her breath.
"Tough luck…"
Back at the villa.
The shower was running.
Isabella studied her reflection in the mirror.
Her slip dress accentuated her curves.
Her skin was pale and smooth like jade.
Ethan emerged wrapped in a bathrobe.
Water droplets fell from his hair.
He headed for the liquor cabinet.
A pair of soft hands suddenly slipped inside his robe.
A warm body pressed against his back.
Isabella nuzzled his ear.
Her voice was seductive.
"Babe, it's been so long since you touched me."
"Don't you want me?"
Her fingers trailed toward the tie of his pants.
Ethan shoved her away abruptly.
"I'm tired."
Isabella froze in place.
The man turned and entered the guest room.
The door clicked shut.
Her chest heaved violently.
Her nails dug deep into her palms.
How many times had he rejected her now?
Ever since that incident.
He refused to lay a finger on her.
It was like he was saving himself for someone.
Absurd!
Inside the guest room.
Ethan turned off the light and lay down.
But the scene from the beach replayed in his mind.
Sophia's smiling face.
Sebastian's attentive gaze.
He tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
In the morning restaurant.
Dark circles shadowed Ethan's eyes.
Isabella carefully held his arm.
The elevator doors opened.
Sebastian Evans walked toward them.
The atmosphere instantly grew tense.
Sophia Sullivan and Olivia Lopez appeared from another entrance.
Sebastian immediately went to them.
"Good morning. Did you rest well last night?"
Olivia nodded.
Sophia smiled lightly. "Just too many mosquitoes."
"Care to join me for breakfast?"
"Sure."
The three walked directly to the buffet.
Completely ignoring Ethan.
His face darkened instantly.
He was about to step forward.
Sebastian suddenly turned back.
"Forgot something. You two go ahead."
Olivia waved her hand.
Sebastian approached Ethan.
"Come with me."
Inside the emergency stairwell.
Sebastian got straight to the point.
"Legal has taken over the hotel matter."
Ethan sneered. "Bragging?"
"The timing yesterday was too convenient."
"What are you implying?"
Sebastian's gaze was intense.
"You know exactly what I mean."
Ethan narrowed his eyes.
"I saw the footage. No signs of tampering."
His tone was mocking.
"Not everyone is two-faced like you."