Vanessa paced back and forth in her luxurious living room, her frustration boiling over. She couldn't get Ethan out of her mind, and the thought of him being with Sophie infuriated her. She picked up her phone and dialed Ethan’s number, her fingers tapping impatiently as she waited for him to pick up.
When Ethan finally answered, his voice was calm, almost detached. "Vanessa, what’s up?"
"I want to spend the weekend with you," Vanessa said, trying to keep her tone light and seductive. "Just the two of us. We haven’t had any time together in a while."
Ethan hesitated for a moment before responding. "I’m sorry, Vanessa. I can’t. I have other engagements this weekend."
Vanessa’s grip tightened on the phone. "Other engagements? Like what? Business? Or is it Sophie?"
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