---- Chapter 11 Ethan's rage was a physical thing. It choked him. He grabbed Chloe by the arm, his fingers digging into her skin. "You idiot!" he snarled, his face inches from hers. "You ruined everything!" "Me?" Chloe shrieked, trying to pull away. "You're the one who came up with this whole fake amnesia bullshit! You're the one who wanted a 'hall pass'!" "But you were supposed to be discreet!" Ethan yelled. "Not plaster your face all over her phone!" His mind raced. Ava knew. She knew about his lies, his manipulations, his affair with Chloe. She knew he was a fraud. And she had walked away. Taken his power, his control, with her. He shoved Chloe hard. She stumbled back, hitting the wall. "Don't you dare blame me for this, Ethan Reed!" Chloe screamed, her eyes blazing. "You used me! You were going to dump me the second Ava took you back!" "So what if | was?" Ethan sneered. "You knew the game." "| didn't know you were such a pathetic, lying loser!" The words hit Ethan like a slap. Loser? Him? He lunged at her. ---- His hands closed around her throat. Just for a second. A flash of pure, unadulterated fury. Chloe gasped, her eyes wide with terror. He let go, stepping back, breathing hard. He saw fear in her eyes. Good. "Get out," he hissed. "Get out of my sight." Chloe scrambled for the door, sobbing. "And Chloe?" he called after her, his voice dangerously soft. "If you ever breathe a word of this to anyone... I'll make you regret it." She fled. Ethan sank onto the sofa in Ava's empty apartment. His apartment now. He was alone. The silence was deafening. Ava was gone. She had won. The thought was unbearable. His friends, Mark and Dave, found him there an hour later, staring blankly at the wall. "Dude, what happened?" Mark asked. "Where's Ava?" "Gone," Ethan said, his voice hollow. "Gone where?" "Doesn't matter," Ethan stood up, a new, cold resolve hardening his eyes. "She made her choice. She'll regret it." ---- He wouldn't let her get away with this. He would find her. He would make her pay for humiliating him, for abandoning him. 2 Ava Miller, or whatever name she was hiding under, wouldn't stay hidden for long. © He would make sure of that. He still had connections. He still had money. Family money, but money nonetheless. This wasn't over. Not by a long shot. In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.