Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph
Chapter 227 No Longer the Foolish Girl She Once Was

Ethan was about to open the car door when he turned around and gave me a quick, indifferent look. "You can ride with whoever you want."

With that, he got into his own car but didn't start it right away, like he was waiting for me to decide.

It felt like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over my head. I couldn't tell if it was the cold weather or just the chill in my heart, but I was freezing. I hugged myself tightly.

Faris suddenly got out of his car, took off his coat, and draped it over my shoulders. His hand lingered on my shoulder as he looked into my eyes.

"He's not worth it."

I glanced at the Maybach still parked there, with a long, slender arm resting on the car window. Then I turned and got into Faris's car.

Faris quickly drove away, and in the rearview mirror, the Maybach was still parked in the same spot. The hand on the car window now held a cigarette, and the smoke was quickly blown away by the wind.

"If you feel like you can't stay in Starlight City anymore, go to Seabreeze Harbor or any other city. The Emoire Artistry Group is doing great now. I can go with you wherever you choose." Faris's voice snapped me back to reality.

I looked at the passing street scenes and said softly, "Now that he and I are done, even if we meet again, I wouldn't jump off a bridge and swim across the river to avoid him, right?" Faris laughed at that.

After a while, he said seriously, "You're not the naive girl you used to be."

I couldn't help but smile bitterly.

I seemed to have always been naive, and after meeting Ethan, I became even more so.

I asked Faris to drop me off at the hotel from yesterday, where my car was still parked.

"Are you okay?" Faris asked worriedly as he parked.

I took out my car keys from my bag, glanced at him, and forced a smile.

"Don't worry, I'm not driving under the influence. From last night until now, I might have felt like I had nothing to live for, but for the sake of my kids, I not only have to live, but live well."

"So what are you planning to do next?" he asked.

I took a deep breath, saying, "What do you mean? The Emoire Artistry Group will keep running. I'll find a suitable house in the next couple of days and then move."

"Why not move in with me for now?" Faris suggested again.

I shook my head, saying, "Thanks for the offer, but even though I'm divorced, it's not appropriate, especially since I have two kids with me."

Faris nodded and said with a bitter smile, "If you need any help, give me a call."

I thanked him and got out of the car.

I drove back to the villa to check on the kids. They were so happy to see me that they ran up to me. Thinking about moving out of this home made me feel very sad.

I didn't stay long and went back to the office, asking my assistant to keep an eye out for a house. That night, I still slept at the office.

The next day, my assistant told me she had found a large apartment, fully furnished for six months but never occupied. The owner was moving abroad for work and wanted to sell it. The price was reasonable because the owner was in a hurry to sell, so I went to see it and immediately decided to buy it.

That afternoon, I prepared to move.

When I got back to the villa, I called Ethan to tell him I was moving.

On the other end of the line, he was silent for a few seconds before saying, "I'm a bit busy, I can't help you."

After a brief moment of suffocation, I said, "No need, I don't have much stuff. It won't be a hassle. I won't take anything that doesn't belong to me."

"Take the nanny too," he said.

I had planned to take the nannies anyway. They were already familiar with the kids, and changing to a new nanny would require another period of adjustment for them.

So I took my personal belongings, the two kids, and the two nannies.

As I was leaving, Faris arrived, and with his help, I easily moved into the new home.

The apartment was very large, so I asked Sophie to move in with her child as well. Having another person around would be nice.

Sophie was surprised, saying, "Emily, you and Ethan were so good together, why did you split up?"

But many things just happened inexplicably, didn't they?

I said faintly, "We suddenly felt it wasn't right, so we split up."

The next day, I saw his news on the front page of the Starlight Times.

Skyline International Corporation President Ethan spotted with a hot woman, the photo showing him with his arm around a curvaceous woman entering a hotel.

I thought to myself, 'So is it the marriage that restrains him? Does Ethan become so indulgent after he gains his freedom?'

I put down the newspaper and rubbed my temples, feeling utterly exhausted. I thought to myself, 'What he does, who he's with, even who he dates or marries, has nothing to do with me.' But my heart still ached uncontrollably.

I wanted to let Dakota go, but she insisted on staying with me. Dakota was a good girl, and I couldn't bear to refuse her, so I let her stay.

A week later, Nora suddenly showed up and handed me a wedding invitation.

She and Frank were getting married. I was surprised at how fast they were moving. But then again, Ethan and I, Bella and Zachary, all had quick marriages, so I guessed it wasn't that surprising. "Make sure to bring Mr. Windsor along," Nora said, giving me a wink.

My heart tightened, and I said, "We're already divorced."

"That's not a funny joke," Nora didn't believe me.

I said seriously, "I'm not joking, it's true."

Nora stopped smiling. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I actually saw his news today too. Never mind, don't be sad. Are you afraid you won't find a good man now?"

I gave a cold smile, saying, "I don't want to. I'm tired. I don't want to get married again for the rest of my life."

Nora patted my shoulder comfortingly.

"This just happened, it's understandable that you can't get over it right now. But you must come to my wedding, okay?"

I knew that even if I didn't go with Ethan, he would still be there since the groom was Frank.

I didn't want to go, but I had no suitable reason to refuse, so I nodded and agreed.

I didn't expect to run into him so soon. Since we were both entrepreneurs in Starlight City, there would be many such encounters in the future. I couldn't avoid them; I had to learn to face them. On Nora's wedding day, the sun was shining brightly, a rare good weather day.

I specially did my makeup and styled my hair.

Frank and Nora's wedding was held at a winery in the suburbs, specifically designed for weddings. There was a large lawn outside the winery where the wedding ceremony was set up.

When I arrived, many guests were already there. I looked around, subconsciously searching for something. I didn't see Ethan or Jason; they probably hadn't arrived yet.

I withdrew my gaze and walked towards the winery.

Nora was already in her wedding dress, and the makeup artist was doing her makeup.

Frank, dressed in a formal suit, came in and saw me, then came over to greet me.

"Where's Ethan? Why isn't he here yet?"

It seemed they didn't know about our divorce yet. Nora probably didn't want me to feel too awkward and quickly said, "Why don't you go check outside? The guests might all be here." Frank agreed and turned to leave.

The window in this room faced the wedding venue outside, offering a clear view of everything.

"Ethan," I heard Frank call out.

Instinctively, I looked outside and my breath caught.

Ethan was walking into the wedding venue with a tall, stylishly dressed woman in his arms.

The woman was quite attractive, probably the one he was rumored to be involved with. She looked familiar, likely a minor celebrity.

Ethan's hand rested naturally on her, and he had a faint smile on his face. When he saw me, his gaze paused slightly before he nonchalantly looked away.

"What a jerk. It's only been a few days, and he already has a new flame."

Nora walked up behind me, fuming.

I gave a bitter smile, saying, "He's single. Isn't it normal for him to date other women?"

Nora patted my shoulder, saying, "You should do the same to him. I'm telling you, a lot of our classmates are here today. I heard some of the guys are doing well and are still single. You're not lacking in anything now. Let's find one and see if he gets jealous."

I said, "He won't get jealous. Ethan's mind is stronger than anyone's."

The wedding began, and Nora walked down the romantic flower path arm in arm with Frank.

I found an inconspicuous spot to sit and watched them walk to the stage, following the officiant's instructions.

Watching all this, I couldn't help but feel emotional.

I had witnessed Bella's wedding, and now I was witnessing Nora's. They said a woman's wedding day was the most beautiful and happiest day of her life, but I never had such a wedding in my life.

I couldn't help but turn to look at Ethan, who was sitting not far ahead with the beautiful woman. They whispered to each other from time to time, looking very intimate, with smiles on their faces. The sight was truly an eyesore.

Suddenly, someone sat down next to me. I turned to see it was Jason.

He was wearing a white suit today, looking clean and sunny.

"Are you okay?" he asked, looking at me with concern.

I suppressed the bitterness in my heart and smiled.

"I'm fine."

When it came time for Nora to throw the bouquet, the guests became lively. Many single women crowded forward, ready to catch the bouquet.

I sat calmly in my seat, but then I heard Nora suddenly call my name.

Following her gaze, everyone turned their eyes towards me.