A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 112

"Huh? Okay!" Ethan raised his hands to cover his eyes again. If he didn't do that, James would not pay for the antique he made a bid. He had to listen to James.

"Turn around!" James gave him another order.

"Sure!" Ethan turned around obediently, showing his back to Maria.

Maria glared at the complacent man. The jerk was taking advantage of her!

If he thought he could control her like this, he was totally wrong. Maria didn't beg him like James was hoping.

She hugged the ripped dress closer to herself to keep it from falling off. She took a step forward, head held high.

She always wore a bikini when vacationing on the beach. This was a piece of cake.

Noticing the defiant look in the woman's eyes, James couldn't help getting angry. His face darkened. 'Damn you, Maria Song! Why do you have to play the tough girl all the time?'

But she wasn't going to give in. Maria stared at him in a challenging manner and walked towards him, graceful and totally confident. Although her dress was torn, she walked as if she wore royal robe.

When she was three meters away from him, they heard footsteps not far away from them.

He took off his suit jacket as fast as he could, strode forward, and draped it over her shoulders to cover her.

Maria chuckled. Grabbing the hemline of his jacket, she said, "Mr. Xi, if you want me to wear your jacket, beg me! " She looked as if she would shrug it off at any minute.

The man cast her a cold glance and whispered in her ear, "Behave, unless you want me to report you!"

His threat threw her off for a second. A guilty look flashed through Maria's eyes, but she pretended to be confused. "Report me for what?"

'James Xi, you son of a bitch! Why do you seem to know everything?' Maria said inwardly.

James didn't want to continue playing along. As everyone watched curiously, he walked away from her and went to the men's room. He didn't forget to grab Ethan.

When Ethan opened his eyes and saw the suit jacket around Maria's shoulders, he figured out what was going on.

Watching the two figures leave, Maria sneered at their backs.

He could easily afford to buy the bracelet from Maria, so James had no reason to refuse Alina's request.

He had once taken back the evidence of Alina's criminal activity from Maria. This time, he would also buy the bracelet from Maria.

After coming out of the bathroom, James left the venue.

Knowing that he was leaving instead of staying to the end, Alina left as well, waiting for him at the entrance.

When she saw him come out with Ethan, she walked up to him with a smile. "James, can we go now?" But she was confused when she took a better look. 'Where's his suit jacket?'

Ignoring her quizzical look, he asked her again, "You sure you want that bracelet?"

Alina was taken aback and forced a smile. "Of course. I like it a lot."

"Okay." James didn't say anything else. He turned to Ethan and said, "You should go first."

"What?" Ethan was flummoxed. He didn't drive here. He wondered where James was off to. James didn't want to take him along, but why?

The CEO paused for a moment, then turned his gaze toward the entrance. He saw the woman wearing his suit jacket emerge.

He called out to her. "Maria!"

Hearing his voice, Maria, who was doing all she could to hold her dress up, looked in his direction.

Gritting her teeth, Alina looked at her, wondering why James had lent Maria his suit jacket. Had they met without her knowing?

"Get in the car!" James said. He wasn't talking to Alina at that point.

Alina was a little embarrassed. She didn't know what he was doing, so she turned to James and asked, "James, are we giving Maria a ride home?"