Chapter 22 The Slap Heard Around the Office Chapter 22 The Slap Heard Around the Office The CEO's private elevator didn't stop on other floors , so it shot straight to the thirtieth . Hannah found the office from memory and pushed the door open . +5 Free Coins When she saw that there was only one woman reclining in the massive office chair and no one else around , she immediately snapped . " So you're the one who stopped Ethan from coming to me , huh ? " Stella sat up and looked toward the door . When she recognized the visitor , she nodded openly , " I did . " That made Hannah even angrier . She stormed in and took a closer look at Stella - and got even more furious . She was s gorgeous . The kind of flawless beauty that looked perfect from far away , and even more stunning up close . She wasn't even wearing makeup . Her skin was smooth and full of collagen . She looked no older than seventeen or eighteen And Ethan had the nerve to say this was his sister Hannah took a deep breath , narrowing her eyes. " What right do you have to keep Ethan from me ? You're the other woman . you know that ? " Stella's eyes widened slightly , and she actually laughed from disbelief . " What did you just call me ? " Hannah frowned . " Don't play dumb ! I'm warning you - back off now , or I won't be so nice ." Stella tilted her head , amused . " Oh ? And what exactly are you planning to do to me ? " Hannah took off her sunglasses and walked straight up to the executive chair , trying to yank Stella out of it But she didn't budge . For a moment . Hannah looked awkward just standing there . Then she crossed her arms and looked down at Stella . " You know who I am . You know how many fans I have . If I go after you publicly , you know what that'll mean for you . " Stella lifted her chin and blinked at her. " Oh , so you're gonna sic your fans on me and start an online witch hunt ? " Hannah folded her arms tightly . " Exactly . So while I'm still feeling generous , do yourself a favor and walk away . " Stella leaned back in the chair . " Wow , I'm so scared ." She didn't look the slightest bit afraid .. She looked like someone who could use a collapsing sky as a blanket . Hannah's breathing grew sharper , " You really want to go head - to - head with me ? You barely know Ethan - I've known him for a full year ! " Stella had been lounging , but now she sat up again . " Tin just curious - weren't you in love with Lucas ? What's all this about , then ? " The female lead's feelings for the male lead were supposed to be rock - solid . So this was completely out of character for Hannah Hannah's face shifted . How does she know I like Lucasf She slapped her hand on the desk and glared . " That's none of your business . All you need to do is get away from Ethan ! " * Ethan and I have a bond you could never touch ! He invested in my movie , he'd do anything for me ! Even if you've already slept with him , he- Smack ! 1/2 Chapter 22 The Slap Heard Around the Office Stella stood up and slapped her across the face . Hannah froze in place . Her cheek stung with searing heat , and tears sprang to her eyes on reflex . " You .. You actually hit me ?! " Just then , the office door swung open again with a sharp sound . Hannah whipped her head around - Ethan . She immediately burst into louder sobs , clutching her face . " Ethan , she hit me ! Sob sob sob sob sob … The tall man walked in , dressed in a sleek black suit . That black bracelet was back on his wrist . He walked toward them step by step , face dark with emotion . A glimmer flickered in Hannah's eyes . She limped toward Ethan in small , pitiful steps . That little tramp dared lay a hand on her . She was finished . She didn't even need to fake the poor , bullied act this time . She had been hit . Reaching Ethan's side , Hannah grabbed his arm and leaned into him , voice trembling with tears . +5 Free Coins " Ethan . I sent you so many messages and you didn't answer . I was so worried something happened , I came to find you . " Her assistant chimed in immediately . " That's right , Mr. Ethan . Hannah's leg injury was serious and she didn't even go to the hospital . She rushed here just to see you . She was really worried ! " Hannah , eyes full of tears , kept going . " I came to your office and just asked where you were - and she slapped me ! Now my leg hurts , and my face hurts even more . Sob sob sob in her white dress , she looked so fragile and pitiful . The handprint on her cheek was clearly visible . She was the perfect picture of a woman wronged . " Don't twist the truth ! "