"No, thanks." Winnie didn't want to talk to Ethan any longer and immediately tried to leave. But Ethan moved effortlessly, grabbing her hand. His strength was considerable; he only tugged slightly, but Winnie's momentum carried her forward-and before she could react, her high heels slipped, and she tumbled straight into his arms. Ethan's instincts kicked in. Open in his demeanor, he was ready to hold her close. Winnie's figure was striking, and he was more than willing to indulge in the moment. But before he could even touch her arm, Winnie shoved hard under his thigh.

Pain contorted Ethan's face, and he nearly shouted out in frustration. 1 Winnie tumbled awkwardly to the floor beside him but scrambled up instantly. "Winnie..." Ethan ground his teeth in irritation. "I was trying to help you! What was that about?" Why was she so violent? He wondered. Rumor had it she had many men chasing her. Michael had been completely infatuated. Ethan had always guessed that beneath her aloof exterior lay a fiery temperament. Now, watching her, he wondered: were all the men drawn to her secretly masochistic? Not him. He certainly wasn't into that type.

is aroused even in broad daylight?' Charlotte couldn't help thinking. Charlotte reached out to help Winnie to her feet. "Sorry I'm late... hope you weren't too startled." "What do you mean, Charlotte? She fell on

responded and, without waiting for Ethan, led Winnie away. Ethan felt a tight knot of frustration

Yet, that guilt couldn't shake his resolve to divorce. On one hand, he

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