Chapter 649

Felix Valdemar lounged lazily on the sofa, fingers drumming against the armrest. "Just the two of us at the hot springs? That sounds... awkward."

Ethan Roscente's gaze flickered, realizing they should invite more people. He dialed Finn Deross. "Free tonight? Let's hit the Alpine Resort."

Finn paused mid-training session. "Master Zero is going? Count me in!"

After hanging up, Finn immediately contacted Lucas Lefèvre and Isabella Langley. He specifically warned Isabella, "Felix will be there."

A cold laugh came through the phone. "Oh, I'm definitely going."

"You don't mind being around Felix?" Finn asked cautiously.

Isabella's voice dripped with danger. "He should be the one worried. That lecherous bastard is only going to ogle women. Hope his eyeballs rot."

Finn silently wiped sweat from his brow.

When the group arrived at the resort, Vivian Laurent had just changed. Her eyes widened at the unexpected crowd. "What are you all doing here?"

Spotting Ethan, she glared. "I told you not to follow me."

Ethan feigned innocence. "Pure coincidence. We planned this relaxation trip with Felix."

Vivian gave him an unimpressed look.

"Isabella, Lucas—over here." She beckoned them. "Stay away from those two."

Isabella immediately linked arms with Vivian, shooting Felix a challenging stare.

Felix scoffed. "Since when are we 'those two'?"

"Don't like it? Leave," Isabella snapped.

Ethan calmly trailed behind Vivian, his gaze never leaving her.

In the hot springs area, the women changed into swimsuits Emily Garnache had prepared. When they emerged, the hallway seemed to brighten.

Vivian wore a modest one-piece, yet the curves of her slender figure were unmistakable. Water droplets trailed down her graceful neck, pooling momentarily in the hollow of her collarbone.

Ethan's Adam's apple bobbed. He'd never seen Vivian like this—damp hair clinging to her cheeks, skin glowing like pearls, every step sending vibrations through his chest.

A possessive urge surged—he wanted to hide her away, shield her from every other gaze.

Sensing Ethan's scorching stare, Vivian instinctively covered her abdomen. Thankfully, the loose swimwear concealed her little secret.