Vegas Vows: A Billionaire's Gamble
I was constantly analyzing his expressions, trying to find the crack in the ice, trying to prove I was worthy of his trust.
With Ethan, I could just exist.
“You still eat the crust first,” I noted, watching him methodically peel the edge off his second slice before attacking the cheese.
He grinned, the familiar, slightly lopsided smile that crinkled the corners of his eyes. “It’s a fundamental design flaw of pizza. You have to remove the structural weakness before enjoying the core product.”
The joke was stupid, but it made me laugh—a small, surprised sound that felt foreign and brittle in my throat. It was the first time I had laughed since I walked out of the penthouse.
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