“Yes,” Ethan answered but then he was caught off guard by Aria’s sudden presence. However, he wasn't too surprised, he knew she was bound to come to him anyway. She beamed at him, her eyes swirling with emotions. “Please, walk with me.” Aria led the way. Smoothly, they walked side by side and she slipped her hand around his arm to hold him. “What are you doing, Miss Aria?” Ethan asked, wanting to act neutral about how she obviously felt about him. “Nothing, Ethan. Just be a gentleman.” Aria muttered, her lips curving upward. Slowly, her body started to get closer as they walked and she wasn't just holding his arm, she was practically rubbing her boobs on his arm. “Woah! Look at that…” Some of the men they came across pointed at them in awe. “He bagged the Davins princesses just like that? Who the hell is he?” Most men wanted to know who Ethan was. They all had their eyes on Aria and Eva and those women were associating with Ethan effortlessly. This time, Ethan smiled as he coul

Ethan turned to see Aria smiling at him. He frowned a bit, wondering how she found him there. “How did you get here?” He asked. The staff area was a bit far away from the event hall. Did she follow him? Of course, he didn't need to ask, he knew the answer to that question already. “What do you think?” She smiled. She then turned to look behind her, “I think you should go through quickly. The one you are running from will be here soon.” At the same time, Ethan caught a glimpse of Lucas coming toward the staff area. He sharply turned to push Chloe in, as he made a mental note to speak to Aria later. He got Chloe through the area and Mason was already waiting at the exit. “Take her to my penthouse in the Star Hotel,” Ethan ordered. “What?” Chloe gasped. “Why would he take me there? That is where Lucas is going to be.” She shook her head frantically. “There is no better place to hide you than that penthouse. You will be closer to your enemy but he will never know.” Ethan said. Chloe

Ethan froze, hearing Eva’s voice. But then he didn't feel like he was caught doing something bad. He just didn't expect her to come in now that he was locked in a kiss with her stepsister. “What do you want here?” Aria broke away from the kiss, looking very annoyed. “I asked you to stay with Dad.” “Well, if I had done as you said, I wouldn’t catch you here kissing my man. You turned me away from him earlier just to do this, huh? How shameless can you be, Aria?” Eva said, her voice steady but one could feel the pain in them. “What are you saying?” Aria took a step from Ethan so she could look at Eva well. She was in disbelief, “You say he is your man, huh?” “Yes!” Eva nodded. Ethan stood back, watching both of them with his hands in his pocket. He knew Eva was just jealous and she wanted him after he stopped her from coming close to him. “Is what she is saying the truth?” Aria asked with raised brows. Her intense eyes were on Ethan and she dreaded the answer that would come out

“Is this about Aunt Chloe?” Aria chipped in quickly. Mason and Ethan turned to look at her with a frown. “Yeah…” Ethan answered. “Don’t worry. It's not what you think. She doesn't need a doctor.” Aria shook her head. “Why? She is sick. You don’t want her to get well, huh?” He asked, not knowing what to say about that. “Trust me, Ethan. She doesn't need a doctor. She needs something else.” Aria looked very sure of what she was saying. “Are you sure?” Ethan asked. Aria nodded, her lips pursed and she looked very serious. The earlier trace of hurt she had was gone. Ethan decided to believe her and he ordered Mason to hang around the hotel in case anything serious happened. Ethan led Aria straight up the elevator and they walked into his penthouse together. He had never been there before but then he must say, the house screamed of luxury. “Where is Aunt Chloe?” Aria asked. She was about to search for Chloe when Ethan drew her back, her body hitting his. “Tell me, why did you oppo

As soon as the call ended, Aria looked at Ethan with a curious expression. She sat up on the couch she was sitting in and wiped her spilling tears. “Was that Lucas? What was he saying?” She asked. “How do you even know Lucas? What business do you both have together?” She continued to badger Ethan with questions. “Well… Lucas and I have some sort of business…” Ethan shrugged. He couldn't tell her about the Vanity Club so he made it vague. He then went to sit beside Aria and she quickly scooted closer to him. “What business?” Aria frowned. “You don’t need to know about that.” Ethan waved her off. Officially, his business with Lucas was done but then he needed to know how to figure out the whole thing about the club. But Aria wasn't satisfied with his answer. She wanted to probe further but seeing Ethan’s stern expression, she went quiet. “What are you going to do with Aunt Chloe? We can’t just keep her in that room. Lucas would surely get to us.” She complained. “D