Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74

“She was,” Ethan muttered. “I’m not denying that Chole has…

manipulated things. My mom wouldn’t have gone this far

without someone pulling her strings.”

“You think Chole blackmailed her?” I asked. “Or was it bait?”

“Probably both,” he admitted. “And yeah, I know you’re

recording, Ava. I’m not stupid.”

Ava lifted her phone slightly. “Good. Because this goes to the

press if anyone tries to spin this again.”

I took a breath, steady but bitter. “It’s over, Ethan. Between us.

And if you keep trying to hold on, you’re just giving Chole more

fuel to hurt me with. She’ll only stop when you and I are

completely done.”

Ethan didn’t argue this time. For a long second, he just stood

there.

Finally, he exhaled. “I get it.”

I waited.

He looked at Ava. Then at me. “If a joint statement will help… I’ll 、

do it. I’ll cooperate.”

The quiet that followed our confrontation was unnerving.

After Ethan left, Ava sat down beside me, but didn’t say much.

We didn’t need to. The room still buzzed from the tension, and I

needed to breathe.

I opened my laptop.

There was no PR team behind me. No stylists. No grand

production. Just me–my words, my evidence, and my

trembling fingers.

I logged into the backend of the Hawthrone Group website. I

had admin access through my last communication team role.

Maybe it was unethical, maybe it wasn’t, but they had tried to

ruin me first. I was just fighting back now.

The camera on my laptop blinked to life. I took a moment,

adjusting the angle. I didn’t want to look too perfect. But I also

didn’t want to look broken. Just real.

Then I hit record.

“My name is Olivia Whitmore,” I began. My voice sounded

steadier than I felt. “I am the legal wife of Ethan Hawthrone.”

That alone would startle the internet.

“I’ve remained silent these past weeks despite public accusations

and private threats. I was hoping reason would prevail. But

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after the Windsor family’s latest statement, I owe the truth–to myself, and to everyone watching.”

I paused, swallowing back a lump in my throat.

“I fell in love with Ethan five years ago. We met in college, felt a mate bond right away, and married in a celebrated ceremony

attended by our families. I didn’t marry him for status. I married

him because I loved him. We were mates afterall.”

I let that sit before continuing.

because I dared to leave a man who betrayed me. But I will not

let others destroy my name. I’ve lost enough.”

Then I ended the recording.

Uploading the video took only minutes. My heart, however,

stayed caught in my throat for much longer.

Ava leaned in over my shoulder as we watched the views spike

on the dashboard.

“Still want to go alone?” she asked softly.

I nodded. “I have to. I just need a break. A reset.”

“Okay,” Ava hesitated. “Just promise me you wouldn’t do

anything stupid, okay?”

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I nodded.

“And yeah, if you find yourself in any trouble, I would be the

first one to contact. Promise.”

“Relax Ava. I’m just going to clear my head.” I said, smiling.

Ava didn’t seem convinced, but she didn’t press.

“Okay. I promised I would contact you if needed. Fine?”

Ava nodded and hugged me strongly.

That night, I packed quietly. Just the essentials. Laptop, charger,

a few changes of clothes. No perfumes, no makeup kits. Just

clothes that felt comfortable. Safe.

It was already dark when I left the apartment.