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“Let me give you a piece of advice as someone with experience. If you insist on mmaintaining your pride, you won’t get the girl.” Jared glanced at the time, then got up and patted him. “I’ll be going back now.”
Around ten minutes after Jared left, Ethan took his phone and went downstairs. He unlocked his cool sports car and got in, then drove toward Josephine’s villa.
As expected, he ate his words quickly enough. He said he wouldn’t make the first move, but here he was, making the first move already. After Josephine took the bouquet home, she even sprayed some water on the flowers so that they would stay beautiful.
“Joey, I’m going to nap for a while.” Heidi had a habit of taking afternoon naps, so she retired to her room. Josephine sat on the couch, thinking of watching some TV when she heard a car honking outside.
It seemed to be summoning her. As such, Josephine got up and went out to the garden. Then, she saw Ethan getting out of his sports car, which was parked by the road outside the fence.
“Why are you here?” Josephine asked him over the fence. “Nice weather today. Fancy going out for a ride?” said the man invitingly.
Josephine felt tempted to accept his invitation, for she was indeed a little bored. “Are you asking me out?” Josephine questioned with a raised brow. Ethan nodded. “Yes. Care to humor me?”
Seeing that her mother had gone to sleep, Josephine said to Ethan, “Wait for me. I’ll get my camera and purse.”
Meanwhile, on a balcony on the third floor of the building next to them, a pair of eyes hiding behind curtains watched the scene unfold. Selena had also heard Ethan honking earlier, and when she saw Ethan coming over and asking Josephine out on his own accord, her heart was filled with jealousy.
When she saw Josephine decisively getting into Ethan’s sports car before the two disappeared off the roads of the villa garden, Selena was so mad that she almost lost her mind. “You b*tch! I’ll make your life a living hell,” she muttered.
With that, Selena had already conjured up an insidious plot: she would frame Josephine. The wedding wasn’t supposed to be made known to the public, but
Josephine was a reporter. If news of the wedding were exposed, Josephine would be the first to be suspected.
The other night, Josephine mentioned the TV station she worked for, and Selena had committed it to memory. Now, she would send an anonymous submission signed with Josephine’s name to the TV station.
Spurred by her hatred, Selena took out her laptop and went right to work. She would exact revenge on Josephine for snatching Ethan away from her.
Meanwhile, Josephine was seated in Ethan’s convertible, attracting many gazes along the way. Of course, the sports car wasn’t the only thing catching everyone’s attention; the good- looking young couple in the car was quite striking as well. “Can you take me to where we first met?”
Josephine asked him. “Of course.” Ethan immediately drove onto a wide road by the sea, then took her to the almost deserted beach. Back then, he had driven there as well, and he even went into the sea for a dip. Unfortunately, he bumped into her.
“Mr. Quarles, I have to clarify again that I didn’t mean to take photos of you that day.”
Josephine felt like she needed to explain once more. In truth, Ethan also felt a little sorry for leaving her alone that day. “In that case, why did you take photos of me?”
Ethan asked. Josephine answered truthfully, “I accidentally came across you and mistook you for a model. You’re quite photogenic, after all.”
“So, you’re saying I’m handsome, have a good build, and have an outstanding aura?” asked the man while praising himself. Josephine praised him generously, “You’re very handsome indeed.”
“Does that mean you like me?” Ethan was a little giddy now. This feeling was different from when he was praised by other women, and he was greatly pleased.
“Don’t misunderstand, Mr. Quarles, but I think personality triumphs over appearance.
In other words, I like people who have good personalities,” Josephine answered.
The man was speechless. “Does that mean I have a bad personality?” “I don’t mean it like that. I still don’t know you that well, so I won’t judge you.” Josephine smiled, her eyes narrowing. “I’ll give you more chances to get to know me,” Ethan said, raising an eyebrow.
“We may never meet again after this wedding,” said Josephine. Ethan came from an extraordinary background, and he belonged to a world completely different from hers.
Their paths were like parallel lines that would never cross.
“If I create more chances, we will meet again,” Ethan suddenly turned around and commented. Josephine was stunned for a few seconds, and she suddenly felt her face turn hot. What did he mean? Was he trying to pursue her?
Soon, the car drove onto a deserted road, and the scenery was beautiful all along the way. The car pulled up at the pavement next to the beach, which was incredibly picturesque as it spread out below them.
Josephine took out her camera and snapped a few photos. Meanwhile, Ethan stood next to her and watched her. Compared to the pretty scenery around them, he was even more attracted to the woman’s beauty.
As Josephine took the photos, she sensed a pair of eyes staring at her from the side. She put down her camera and turned to look at Ethan. The man crossed his arms and met her gaze boldly. He wasn’t the slightest bit embarrassed that he was caught stealing. glances at her.
Josephine was a straightforward person, so she asked directly, “Mr. Quarles, why do you keep staring at me?” “Well, you’re kind of pretty,” Ethan answered, his eyebrows raised.
Josephine smiled and continued taking more photos. She wasn’t bothered by the fact that a man was next to her. As she walked forward with her camera, she didn’t realize the deep hole in front of her. When the man noticed this, he hastily stretched out his long arms to hold her back, pulling her into his embrace as a result.
Josephine was startled. When she came to her senses, she was already being held securely in the man’s arms. Her face was almost plastered onto his shirt, and she was slightly dazed from the faint scent of pines that wafted into her nostrils. “Why did you pull me back?” Josephine asked him.
“See for yourself,” the man said exasperatedly. Josephine lowered her head. Soon, she noticed a deep hole hiding among the lush grass. If she had stepped on it, she could’ve tripped and fallen. “Thank you.” Josephine smiled gratefully, then continued walking forward.
Time seemed to grow listless here. Josephine took photos at the front while the man followed behind her. Josephine suddenly had an idea, and she turned around to point her camera at the man. She wanted to try and see if he would get mad if she took photos of him now.
The man seemed a little exasperated through the lenses, but he still put on a few expressions and even posed a little. As Josephine looked at him through the highdefinition lenses, she felt her heart thumping wildly.
She was even charmed for a few seconds by the man’s brilliant smile through the camera. He had shiny rows of teeth that gleamed attractively. His deep eyes also possessed an alluring charm like a black hole.
Josephine subconsciously pointed the lenses away and continued taking photos of the scenery. Soon, the man ran after her and suggested, “Why don’t I take a few photos of you?”
Josephine thought for a moment. The scenery was too beautiful not to take some photos of herself in it, so she passed him her camera. After Ethan took the camera, Josephine found a wall that served as the background, then gave the camera a ladylike smile.
“That’s too reserved. Act more naturally.” The man was complaining that she didn’t look natural enough. Josephine didn’t need more prodding. She pursed her lips at once, then puffed up her cheeks shortly after. She even struck some poses to get rid of the awkwardness. Unbeknownst to her, as she adjusted herself and struck different poses, the man was continuously clicking the shutter.
Hence, Josephine looked livelier and prettier in the photos now. The man curved his lips as he took the photos, and there was even a hint of mischief in his smile.
Josephine spotted an island in the distance, then asked immediately, “Can you take a photo so that I look like I’m holding up that island?” “Of course,” answered the man readily
Josephine held up her palms. The man only had to find a good angle to take the photo so that she looked like she was holding up the island. After the photo was taken, Josephine walked toward the man, but she realized he was still clicking the shutter. It was only then that Josephine realized something was wrong.
“Hey, why are you still taking photos?!” she asked in embarrassment, then rushed over to snatch her camera back. Josephine grabbed her camera and began looking through the photos. When she saw the numerous photos of herself, she was instantly pissed. This man hadn’t been taking photos of her seriously!
“You-” Josephine reached out and tried to hit him. Ethan immediately laughed as he ran forward. Josephine naturally ran after him, and they continued the chase for a dozen yards. Suddenly, the man turned around and stopped running. Josephine reached out to hit him, but she couldn’t control her momentum, so before she could hit him, she ran straight into him instead.
Ethan laughed as he enjoyed the feeling of a pretty woman running into his arms. He was also holding Josephine’s hands, so in an instant, the banter turned into something suggestive.
“Let go.” Josephine’s face turned red as she looked up, asking the man to let go. “No way.” The man was mean. “You-” Josephine laughed amidst the anger, and she could only resort to struggling in his embrace.
Ethan graciously let go of her. Josephine then took a small step backward and looked at him, complaining, “Do you like teasing girls that much?” “You’re the first girl I’ve ever teased like that,” the man said with raised eyebrows.
Josephine didn’t believe him. Instead, she felt that this man had quite a lot of ways to showcase his allure. He looked like he was in his late 20s, so he didn’t seem like he lacked female company.
“Let’s go back!” Josephine looked at the time. It was almost 3.00PM. “Don’t you believe me?” The man’s low voice sounded a little hurt.
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