Ariana tilted her head slightly and looked at Ethan.
His profile under the night light was gentle—straight nose, sharp jawline, clean and defined.
She withdrew her gaze.
"No," she said. "I just wanted someone to drink with."
Ethan let out a light laugh.
"Liar."
Ariana froze slightly.
He turned his head and met her eyes directly.
"It's written all over your face," he said. "I could tell the moment you called me out."
She didn't respond.
He continued, "Did you fight with him?"
Her eyelashes trembled faintly. She didn't deny it.
Ethan looked at her in silence for a few seconds.
Then he spoke, his voice very soft.
"Ariana… there are some things I don't know if I should say."
She looked at him.
He hesitated, as if weighing his words.
"Say it," she replied.
Taking a deep breath, Ethan pulled out his phone, scrolled a few times, and handed it to her.
"I had someone look into this," he said. "About your fiancé."
Ariana took the phone and lowered her eyes.
On the screen was an audio file.
She tapped it.
Trey's voice came through the phone.
"…I know I wronged you back then, but you've always been in my heart. Divorce Nick, and I'll give you everything…"
Then came Khloe's voice, cold and dripping with sarcasm, "Trey, you're dreaming."
The recording was short—barely over ten seconds.
Ariana held the phone motionless.
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