As the water ran down Kylie and Ethan's naked bodies and as they washed each other's bodies, Ethan's hard member slowly came to attention once more. Kylie looked down at it as it struck her thigh, and then, as her face turned red, she turned away from it. This bad guy really can't stop his desires and wanted to do another round. She thought in silence.

"Why don't you want to look at my hard member?" Ethan grumbled. "Don't tell me you're shy. You just had it in your mouth!" He teased her again. He was trying to seduce his little wife while they had each other's company.

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Kylie couldn't stop her mouth from spouting, "Why are you so shameless? Are you still not satisfied with what we did an hour ago?"

Ethan showed a devilish smile, "How should I get satisfied with a temptress standing naked in front of me? Tell me, should I still hold my desire to have you again?"

She glared at him, "Stop it. I am so exhausted,"

Instead of listening to what she said, Ethan again kissed her hungrily. It was a bit tempting, and every kiss he had given to her had gradually faded the remaining thin fiber of Kylie's sanity. She could not resist what he was doing but willingly gave in to what he wanted to do.

While Kylie was playing coy with Ethan, David gave Khloe and her group a tour of his new house. As they walked through his home, David noticed that Khloe seemed uncomfortable.

"Why are you uncomfortable?" he asked her. "Is it because I am a stranger? You have no reason to fear me. Your father and I are old friends.

"If you are worried about Kylie," he continued, "don't be. Her star is rising too fast, and it is burning too bright. In no time, it will flicker and die, and then it will plummet to the ground. Trust me, and she will get everything she deserves, with interest!"

"My fear is that she'll beat me," Khloe confided, "in the contest… She actually is much smarter than I am…" She sounded like a defeated brat who lacked confidence.

"You don't need to worry," David replied. "I will ensure that she will withdraw from the competition. Then, when the show airs, you will be popular again." He assures that Khloe could have her fame, and Kylie will be dumped.

Khloe smiled, hopefully. With her father, David, and Aiden, all by her side, perhaps she had more of a chance than she'd initially thought that she'd had.

The next morning Lucas informed Kylie and Faith of their agenda for the next couple of weeks. The reality show would take a week to film, and then they would need to go directly to the set of Tea Maiden. Once that was completed, if it looked like Trailblazers would be popular, negotiations would begin for a second season.

"Following that," Lucas continued, "you've received an international master's invitation to attend her show in the fall."

"An international master?" Faith gasped, "Is it the same international master who designed the dress you were wearing at your last press, junket?"

"It could be," Kylie replied, "but it doesn't make much sense to invite me. I am neither a star nor am I a supermodel." She said, not giving false hope to herself. She would rather settle for something that Ethan would prepare for her.

"Don't overthink it," Lucas said. "It is an honor to be invited. You should be happy!" He is trying to console her.

Faith was obviously thrilled as she gushed, "Kylie, let's dine out to celebrate! It a big step for your success,"

Lucas laughed. "Didn't you just have breakfast? Just look at you! You are getting fat! Is food all you ever think about?"

"I'm not an actress," Faith scoffed. "Why do I need to be slim? And besides, since we are in Hamorna, it would be a shame to miss out on the local traditional delicacies. If you are concerned with your body and diet, well, spare me because I'm not on a diet," She glared at him quickly.

"Do we have enough time?" Kylie wondered.

"Of course," Faith giggled. "We may be busy, but mealtimes are accounted for in our schedule!"

When they arrived at the restaurant they'd chosen to eat at, the first thing that Kylie did was call Ethan. By the time they had made their plans, he had already eaten and left. "What are you doing now?" she asked him.

"I'm thinking of you," Ethan replied quickly.

"I'm thinking of you too," Kylie told him, pleased. Her voice was soft and gentle.

"Where are you now?" Ethan asked.

"Restaurant," Kylie replied, "with Faith and Lucas."

"Don't drink iced coffee," he reminded her. "Remember, you're on your period."

Kylie rolled her eyes. The man knew her very well, but he knew absolutely nothing about her monthly cycle. That being said, she was delighted by the fact that he loved her and cared about her.

All of a sudden, someone brushed past them, hitting Faith in the head with their elbow. "What the fuck!" she cried, startled, as the person continued on as if nothing had happened.

"What was that about?" Lucas wondered. "Do you know that person?"

"No," Faith replied, perplexed, but then she suddenly realized that her purse was missing. "My purse is gone," she cried. "That man is a thief!"

"I'm afraid so," Lucas nodded.

"Why didn't you tell me?!" Faith scolded him.

"How the fuck was I supposed to know?" he shouted back at her. "How much money was in your purse anyway?"

"It's not about the fucking money!" Faith cursed. "My notebook is in my purse, and it contains Kylie's agenda!"

Hearing that, Lucas was stunned at first, and then he began to curse as he stood up and ran out the door in pursuit of the thief.

"I've got to let you go," Kylie told Ethan. "Someone just stole Faith's purse, and it contains my agenda!"

"Okay!" Ethan replied, "Good luck, and be careful!"