Chapter 4

Alright , you’ve had your little tantrum for days now .

Its time we go get our marriage license , he said .

I rubbed my temples , giving him a cold look .

Id miscalculated .

I should have told the staff not to let anyone from the Guthrie family in .

Ethan Guthrie , where do you get the confidence to think Id still marry you ? I asked incredulously .

Ethan walked over , his tone uncharacteristically placating .

Stop being childish .

I admit I was wrong before .

I went too far , he said .

But I promise after were married , Ill cut ties with everyone else and be devoted only to you .

I couldnt help but laugh .

Those were the same words Mr. Guthrie had said to his wife years ago .

Yet to this day , Mr.

Guthrie still hadnt cut ties with his mistresses .

Who knows , a few more illegitimate children might pop up in the coming years .

Your own mother wouldnt believe that , I scoffed .

Ethan was taken aback .

He clearly remembered his fathers philandering ways too .

As a child , he had vowed to me that he would never become like his father .

But the older he got , the more he seemed to follow in Mr.

Guthries footsteps .

The thought irritated him further .

Didnt I say Id take care of the child situation ? Why are you being so stubborn about this ? he snapped .

Ethan Guthrie , wake up and face reality , I retorted .

With that , I ignored him and told the butler to throw him out .

Then I put up a sign outside No dogs or Ethan Guthrie allowed .

He clearly saw it .

His face turned black with rage .

But there was nothing he could do .

He could only fume outside .

To celebrate my escape from that scumbag , my best friend took me to a bar to check out some male models .

In her words , since Id taken a fall with one man , I needed to make up for it with other hot guys .

So there I was , surrounded by a parade of male models for me to choose from .

They sweetly called out , Miss , miss … as they passed by .

I was having the time of my life .

I suddenly realized what a dull existence Id been living before .

My friend had her arms around one of the models .

She caught my eye from across the room and gave me a knowing look .

I was thoroughly enjoying myself when I spotted a familiar figure .

It looked like Anna Shirley .

I quickly followed her .

Weaving through the crowd , I trailed Anna as she made her way to a secluded corner .

A roguish looking man was waiting there .

When he turned , I got a clear view of his face .

He bore a striking resemblance to Mr.

I had a feeling something big was about to go down .

I hid behind some bushes and started recording with my phone .

Anna threw herself at the man with a coy expression .

Did you wait long ? The man stood still , letting her embrace him .

His eyes held nothing but cynicism and mockery .

Miss me that much ? I guess Ethan isnt satisfying you ? he drawled .

Annas face flushed red .

Then , as if no one else existed , they began kissing passionately .

Annas eyes were clouded with desire .

Her legs went weak .

But the man remained detached .

Though he kissed her fervently , his eyes stayed cold and clear .

When they finally broke apart , Anna collapsed in his arms .

The man stroked her head .

Youve done well .

Anna nodded obediently .

Ethan must be blind to fall for your act , the man chuckled lowly .

Anna let out a contemptuous laugh .

Hah , he says he loves me .

Says that Miss Moore is just an old fashioned prude , boring in bed too .

The mans tone turned lecherous .

Is that so ? I wouldnt mind sampling the prudes flavor myself .

I nearly threw up .

How dare they bring me into their dirty flirting ? I was so disgusted my hands shook .

I almost dropped my phone .

But what I heard next was truly shocking.