บททั้งหมดของ The Betrayal's kiss : บทที่ 91 - บทที่ 100

Ava’s POVIt's been three days since the whole Sophie issue and the shocking findings about my uncle.I was in my room preparing for Ethan’s father's gala night. I didn’t want to attend, but Ethan insisted, claiming he didn't want to miss me too much and he wanted to make sure I was safe.I put on very light makeup and brought out the dress Ethan got for me. I slipped into it, and it fit me perfectly, like a second skin. I couldn't stop looking at myself in the mirror, amazed at how well it hugged my curves.A light knock on the door distracted me. "Come in," I said.The door opened and Ethan walked in. His eyes were fixed on my body the moment he entered.I was smiling as he made his way to me. The way he was eating me up with his eyes made me blush."You look..." He breathed out, his voice husky. He seemed truly, wonderfully lost for words.I smiled, a nervous flutter in my chest. "Stunning? Gorgeous? Beautiful?"He didn't answer. Instead, his hand came up to cradle my jaw, his thum

Ethan’s POVAs much as I dislike being in the same room as my father, I have to put it aside when it comes to business talk.I stood behind him on the dais, my face a carefully neutral mask as he addressed his gala guests. But my mind wasn't on his words or the crowd of investors. My eyes were constantly scanning, searching for one person in a sea of hundreds.Where is she?I saw my mom, but Ava wasn’t beside her.Then, my phone vibrated. A text from Ava.Ava: Out back in the alley. Need air. Sophie happened.I called her immediately, stepping off the stage and moving toward the nearest exit. The phone was picked up, but there was only silence. No hello, no background noise—just dead, terrifying air.“Ava? Ava, talk to me!”Nothing.I dialed her number again, but she wasn’t picking up. I stormed out and made my way to the back exit.“Ava!” I screamed her name, but there was no response. I heard footsteps running toward me.I turned to see Noah and Liam behind me; they were breathing h

Ava's POVMy eyes opened slowly. Everything was blurry. My head was pounding like a drum. Where am I? Did Ethan find me?I looked down at my hands. One had a hospital drip in it. The other was handcuffed to the bed. I looked around the room. It was dark and dirty. This was no hospital.I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain in my head made me fall back down.“I told you not to hit her that hard!” a female voice snapped from the other side of the door.“I didn’t know how else I was going to bring her here without a struggle,” a man’s voice replied.“I swear, if anything happens to her before I get the information I need, I’ll kill you first,” the woman hissed.“The doctor said she’s fine. No need to worry. I hate it when you’re angry…” The man's voice trailed off. I didn’t hear anything else for a moment—maybe they’d left. Then I heard a low moan, the sound of a kiss, and finally, a door shutting.My heart was beating so fast. I had to get out. I used my teeth to tug at the medical tape,

Sophie's POVI walked out, seething with anger. If Grace didn’t arrive soon, I wasn’t sure I could keep myself from doing something drastic—something final. The thought of ending Ava ahead of schedule flickered in my mind, a dark temptation that almost brought a smile to my lips. At least then, I’d feel like I was back in control."What are you thinking about?" David’s voice cut through the quiet, pulling me from my thoughts.I didn’t turn. “I told you not to come out until I called for you.”“Your phone kept buzzing. Sounded like the world was ending.” His tone was light, almost teasing. “And I missed your pretty face.” He stepped closer, his presence warm and familiar even before I turned to face him. He stood shirtless, the dim outdoor light catching the lines of his muscles. He was beautiful, and he knew it. But tonight, his charms felt like a distraction I couldn’t afford.“Hey, baby,” he murmured, leaning in to press a soft kiss to my forehead. “You need to calm down.” His lips

**Ethan’s POV**“What did you just say?” I screamed at the officer standing in front of me.“Calm down, Ethan. They’re trying their best to find her,” Noah said, for what felt like the hundredth time.“Calm down?” I yelled. “I swear, the only reason I am calm is that the next thing I do, you’ll all regret it! I told you they were useless. I could have handled this myself. It’s been almost 24 hours since she disappeared, and you’re telling me to be calm?”I turned my rage back on the police. “I swear, if anything happens to her, I will burn your careers to the ground,” I said, pointing a trembling finger at the officers. “Do you understand me?”“Mr. Wilson, I understand your frustration. We’re sorry we haven’t found a solid clue yet, but we promise we’ll have something by tomorrow morning,” said the lead officer, a man named Briggs with tired eyes.“Sorry isn’t good enough! You had one job. One job to do for me, and you failed.” I ran my hands through my hair in sheer frustration. “I d