592 Checkmate (1/2)

”Why would you apologize, Mr. Lee?” After a beat, Ethan Lu's eyes smiled. ”If you're so willing to give me your shares — sure. Don't tell me I didn't warn you.” Ethan Lu shrugged his shoulders indifferently.

”Alright, then its — ” Amused that Ethan Lu wasn't also backing down, Zack Lee grinned. However, just before he could finish his sentence, he stopped as Ethan Lu began taking strides.

Everyone had their eyes on Ethan Lu's figure. Every step didn't falter as he came closer and closer to Lexi's figure.

Zack Lee blinked his eyes many times as he watched Ethan Lu approach Lexi. The next second, just when they thought Ethan Lu would stop in his tracks as he was a few steps away from Lexi — he didn't.

”Ah...?” Knitting her brows, Lexi watched Ethan Lu drew closer to her. Seeing him raise his arms, the next thing Lexi knew was his lips were already glued on hers.

Ethan Lu's arms slowly snaked around her waist while his other hand caressed her lean cheek. For a second, aside from the gasps around, everyone were speechless by his quick move.

The game hasn't even started and yet, Ethan Lu already made a move — an intimate one at that. Despite that Lexi and Ethan Lu had a history, everyone still consider about the recent scandal.

Not a single soul in that event that wasn't well-aware of the shocking news. The reason some people place their stake on Zack Lee.

”Wow...” Slowly clapping his hands, Zack Lee was in awe. As he clapped, Ethan Lu unhurriedly break his lips away from Lexi.

Meanwhile, Lexi who was already surprised — probably some kind of 'culture shock' — blinked her eyes several times. Raising her gaze, she met his gentle eyes as he gently smiled at her and tucked her hair lovingly behind her ear.

”Mr. Lu, that's unfair!” Unfazed by the 'points' Ethan Lu earned, Zack Lee shook his head as he clicked his tongue. ”Miss Wang is watching and you have a history with Miss Yang!” He complained as if he was indirectly blaming Ethan Lu for cheating. Still, his tone was playful, which leave others to decide if he was mad or not.

Whenever Zack Lee mentions Laurel Wang's name, Laurel Wang could not help but flinch. She had tried to leave the premises since earlier, but people were blocking her way. Hence, the more Zack Lee drag her in this mess, the more she despises the man.

”Are you offended, Miss Wang?” Ethan Lu also turned his attention to Laurel Wang who now has the attention from everyone.

”Uh...” In an instant, Laurel Wang's lower lips trembled as she stared at Ethan Lu's pair of dark eyes. Just staring at it for a second, her complexion paled and her body unconsciously trembled.

As they wait for Laurel Wang to speak, Lexi noticed someone's gaze on her. Turning to it, Zack Lee winked at her the very second their eyes met.

'He got me? Huh?' Lexi didn't understand what he meant until Zack Lee spoke again. 'So, he really thinks I got cheated on? Ahh...' Lexi nodded in understanding. To her, she felt like these elites language were alien words to her.