Ethan was heading in Josephineâs direction while the woman was about to turn her head to find out if Selena and the man had gone on a date. She was shocked to realize that the man was only six feet away from her, and they even exchanged glances.
In an instant, Josephine had the urge to run away, for she felt that the man was coming at her.
However, she soon calmed herself down. Why should I run away? Itâs not like Iâm afraid of him. Heâs just a man, and thereâs no way I canât handle him.
âMay I have a word with you, miss?â Ethanâs masculine voice sounded from behind her. Instantly, Luke turned his head and glared at him. âHey, I warned you not to harass my girlfriend. Are you sick of living?â
He was an impetuous man, and he felt that protecting Josephine was his responsibility. âIf she were your girlfriend, she wouldnât have made use of me to get rid of you,â Ethan refuted matter-of-factly.
âYou!â Luke was about to blow his top. Josephine quickly stopped him, for she didnât want to draw everyoneâs attention and let them watch two men fight for her. She took Lukeâs hand and tried to appease him with her feminine charm. âCalm down, Luke. Let me deal with this.â
It was Lukeâs first time hearing the woman speak to him softly. Under the lights, her smile was just as bright as pearls. Her lips, brows, and eyes were stunningly alluring.
While Luke fell into a dazed state, Ethan also noticed the woman showing her charm. It was as though she was able to enchant any man in the world.
Luke soon calmed down. When Josephine turned to look at Ethan, the smile disappeared from her face, and her expression turned dispassionate in an instant. It was as though she wasnât even willing to spare him a smile.
âThis way please, Mr. Quarles.â Josephine extended her hand, thinking that theyâd better talk everything out. She wondered if she had offended him in any way before.
On the other hand, Ethan sported a dark expression because of the contrasting treatment he received.
When Selena saw Josephine and Ethan going somewhere quiet, she was incensed. As expected, Josephine is trying to snatch Ethan from me. Sheâs such a b*tch!
Josephine stood beside a lamppost, staying away from the boisterous crowd and loud music. Then, she said to the man, âWhat do you want to tell me, Mr. Quarles? Youâd better hurry up.â
âThereâs nothing I want to say.â Ethan crossed his arms, feeling speechless. She seems to be blaming everything on me.
âWhy did you tell me you wanted to have a word with me when you have nothing to say, then? Do you have nothing better to do?â Josephine felt annoyed. âWhatâs your name?â Ethan asked.
Josephine was startled, realizing that she hadnât told him her name yet. âIâm not obliged to tell you my name.â Josephine arched her brow smugly. Ethan snorted. âDo you know who I am, then?â
âWe wonât come into contact again after the wedding, so your identity has nothing to do with me.â
Josephine didnât want to speak to him any further. Since the woman wasnât willing to tell him her name, Ethan had the urge to find out more about her. He felt conflicted deep within.
âYouâd better go back and keep your girlfriend company. Donât keep her waiting,â Josephine reminded.
âMy girlfriend?â Ethan thought, Since when do I have a girlfriend?
âShe told me her name is Selena. Isnât she your girlfriend?â Josephine knew that Selena was staring in their direction. âIâve only known her for several days,â Ethan explained.
Josephine was secretly speechless. Although they have only known each other for a few days, they have already made out. I guess handsome men are usually this flirtatious.
âIâm heading back to my friendâs side.â With that, Josephine brushed past him to leave. For some reason, Ethan took her arm all of a sudden.
âWhat are you doing?â Josephine struggled out of his grip, displeased with the man for touching her without her consent.