An Enchanted Innocence

Chapter 33

With a darkened face, Ethan stared at their interlocked hands and immediately pulled Serena over into his embrace. Following which, he stared at Scott with a vigilant look. As he swept his gaze past the broken wine glass on the floor, he knitted his eyebrows.

Lowering his gaze, he checked on Serena with concern and asked, "Are you hurt anywhere?" A hint of worry that could not be concealed lurked in his voice.

Serena shook her head at lightning speed and said, "It wasn't mine. My wine glass is still perfectly fine. It was Young Master Scott's wine glass that toppled over by accident."

Ethan only realized that she was indeed holding a glass of red wine when he heard this. The red wine in the glass had nearly spilled out when he dragged her over just now. She was trying to protect the glass anxiously. He would settle the score with her later for that time when she had discreetly drank some alcohol. Now, however, it was time to deal with Scott.

His gaze toward Serena just now...

Ethan narrowed his eyes. As he hid Serena behind him, he opened his mouth indifferently and said, "Young Master Scott, you are surely in a great mood. There are so many people waiting to do business with you, but here you are hiding in a corner, sipping your wine, and admiring the moon."The emotions in Scott's eyes had already vanished right from the moment that Ethan appeared in front of him. A warm smile took over his handsome face instead. However, that smile did not look truly genuine. Yes, it looked like a gentle smile, but at the same time, an unspeakable sense of cunningness could be felt from within him as well.

As the corner of his mouth curved up effortlessly, he said, "I was tired from all the social discourse, so I found a quiet place to drink my wine."

His gaze floated toward Serena again the moment he finished speaking with a cunning smile. When he saw Ethan, who was standing right in front of her protectively, his gaze flickered. He seemed to be speculating about them. A few seconds later, he finally smiled and said, "Miss Serena seems to enjoy hiding somewhere secluded to drink her alcohol, just like me. I will surely stay calm next time, lest I break my glass again and spoil the atmosphere."

This sentence of his had successfully caused Ethan's face to darken. Ethan coldly glanced at him. Holding Serena by the arm, he turned around and left. Ethan took ridiculously quick footsteps while a rage that could not be concealed was surrounding him. He gripped onto her wrists ever so tightly, seemingly worried that she would disappear if he released his grip by just a little. "Ethan, walk slower. I can't keep up with you..."

Just when Serena shrieked and was about to ask what exactly was wrong with him, she suddenly realized that Ethan had pulled her out to the corridor outside the hall. The surroundings were awfully quiet, and the only sound present was the howling of the cold wind. It was whistling and echoing. His long and slender figure was standing in a perfectly straight manner while his hands that were hanging by the sides of his body had curled into fists. Veins were popping out from the backs of his hands.

He seemed to be enduring something...

Serena immediately set down the glass of red wine in her hand. As she stole a gentle and cautious glance at him, she said, "Erm, I didn't intentionally hide myself just to drink alcohol. The truth is that I was a little thirsty after my trip to the bathroom, so I wanted to drink a little bit. I was afraid that you would be angry, hence I... mmm!"

Before she could finish her sentence, Ethan suddenly turned around and pressed her against the wall. Lowering his head, he kissed her tightly on her lips! This time, the kiss was passionate...

Ethan held Serena's shoulders and exuded a strong sense of possessiveness as his domineering presence surrounded her. Serena's eyes widened in alarm. She was so shocked that she did not know how to react. She wanted to push him away, but could not find the strength to do so and could only watch as he drew out the last bit of breath from her lungs. It was only when she was about to breathe her last that he finally let go of her. His forehead rested against hers, and she saw in his dark eyes an inexplicable flicker of light.

Serena remained in a trance.

Her mind was blank except for one thought: She did not agitate him today. Why did he suddenly kiss her?

As she looked up at him in confusion, it felt like what had happened earlier was only her imagination...

When she finally caught her breath, her heart started to pound wildly. Serena wanted to ask Ethan a question, but the words wouldn't come out of her mouth.

After a long while, she finally managed to blurt out, "Ethan, let me tell you that you cannot just kiss a goddess as you please. If it were someone else, you would be beaten up!"

She thought that maybe Ethan would feel guilty after hearing this or would at least explain his actions to her. Never did she expect for him to lower his head, turn, and plant another kiss accurately on her lips.

His magnetic voice said, "Then beat me up."

Serena : "...!!"

Oh my goodness! Utterly shameless man!

Are hooligans so bold and self-righteous these days?

Before Serena could react, he suddenly cupped her chin and made her look at him.

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