Melissa's face turned smug with pride, and she looked back and forth between Ethan and Sanaya. "You are same, the worthless delivery boy.”Even Ethan was surprised when Sanaya slid her arm around his waist and pulled him closer. Ethan's jaw tightened, but he didn't have time to answer. She had a warm smile on her face, but her eyes were like cold blades pointed at Melissa."Well, Melissa, you would know all about people who need help, wouldn't you?" Sanaya said in a sweet way. "After all, wasn't your last boyfriend still getting everything paid for by his parents, even your fake designer bags?"People in the crowd tried not to laugh, and Melissa's face turned red, but she wasn't going to give up. "At least I don't have to act like someone else to get attention."Sanaya cocked her head and smiled steadily. "Oh, is that what you mean when you jump from one poor person to the next?Being real?Or Shameless!!"Melissa's sharp look made Ethan frown, but he couldn't hide his enjoyment.

Next day, Ethan's bedroom, but the knot in his stomach felt anything but warm.He groaned and sat up, running his hand through his messy hair.In his mind, he kept going over what happened the night before:Sanaya's knowing smile, her quiet goodbye, and the guilt he felt for breaking her heart."I feel guilty. God knows what she must be thinking about me?"He was scared about today for a whole week."Young Master, your suit has arrived." The butler kept the suit on the bed.He had one more day to work things out with his dad before meeting the Barrett family.With an engagement he didn't want, he was supposed to take one more step toward sealing his fate.By the evening, Ethan was wearing the suit that Carlo had made just for the event.The sharp edges and perfect fit made him feel like he was chained to a future he couldn't get away from.His father called from downstairs as he fixed his tie in the mirror."Ethan! Let's go. We don't want the Barretts to have to wait."Ethan took a bi

“I can’t believe she hid from me.”It was still weird for Ethan to think about everything that had happened as he stood by a pond with his hands deep in his pockets. He thought the whole world was pressing down on him. The shock of finding out who Sanaya really was, the proposal, and the fights with his parents—everything stopped making sense. He needed some space to think, but his ideas got even more mixed up.Suddenly, he felt someone warm against his back, and then he felt soft arms wrap around him. He quickly turned around and saw Sanaya standing there, her eyes begging and her face true."I promise I can explain," she said in a whisper, her voice high above the quiet yard.Ethan stopped moving, and doubt filled his face. "Really?" His voice had a mix of doubt and interest in it.Sanaya took a small step back, but her eyes never left his. "Yes. Just listen, please.”Ethan thought about it for a second, but the seriousness in her voice made him stop. The tone of his voice chang

As Ethan and Sanaya walked hand-in-hand through the plaza, the school was full of life. There wasn't as much chattering among the students today; instead, there was an air of interest. People whispered as they walked by, but they didn't pay attention.When Ethan saw Sanaya smile, he couldn't help but smile back. "This is pretty cool, huh?" Nobody seems to care as they walk around.Sanaya raised an eyebrow playfully."You mean you don't care yet?" she joked. "Just wait until the rumors spread." "I bet we'll be in the news before the end of the day."Even though Ethan laughed, there was some doubt in his words. There's no reason for us to keep this a secret,Sanaya smiled. "I don't think anyone thought we'd just show up like this." You're Ethan Elliot, and you're the billionaire heir. My name is Lisa Barrett and I'm the "perfect daughter.""Yes, but you're much more than that." Ethan smiled and squeezed her hand.Sanaya rolled her eyes, but her heart felt better.“Flatterer.”They

There was a lot of anxiety in the media center.Cameras were flashing like lightning as reporters pressed closer to Ethan and Melissa, waiting for the next shocking turn of events.It was Melissa who played the victim, and the cameras loved the way her voice was full of fake innocence.Still, Ethan wasn't done.Not even close.With a sharp breath, he stepped forward to stop the press from asking him questions over and over again."Hold on, everyone.I need to say something."When the noise stopped, everyone looked at him.Ethan stood tall, and his voice was strong and steady.Melissa wasn't ready for him to speak up so quickly, but he fixed his eyes on her.The reporters leaned in close, waiting for him to say something next.When Ethan spoke, his voice was cool but determined."I'm not going to let her get away with this," he said."Let me start by making something clear. I never touched her at all during our whole relationship. I was too polite to even hold her hand. All this crap ab