CEO's Substitute Bride

Chapter 56

Emmett lowered his head and gazed at the way her slender fingers clasped along his skin. But he didn't break free. "Isn't it normal for us to investigate you? Do you really think we'd allow just anyone into our family?"

His face was enough to bring any man or woman up to the mountains. Even Alyssa couldn't help but stagger backward in fear of him. Although he was usually mocking and teasing, Justin had a side that you wouldn't want to piss off.

On the first day, Alyssa had entered the Lawrence family, Emmett had already sent a few of his men over to investigate her past more thoroughly. It was only then he understood her feelings for that man.

As for her pretending to be ugly, that information had gone way back that there was no way for any of them to verify it.

Alyssa was stunned for a moment. Within a second, her face became serious as she looked at him in a complicated expression. "You're saying that Emmett had asked you to investigate me?"

"You think I want to investigate you all by myself?" He blinked irritatedly, turning around. He leaned his head just enough that they were staring at each other head-on.

Upon seeing her frightened face, he didn't say anything else as he walked straight into Golden Fountain Club.

Emmett had originally wanted to sit in the private room, but Alyssa had a feeling that he had some bad intentions. That was why she wanted to sit in the main hall. With different people surrounding them, she'd feel more comfortable.

Thus, Emmett compromised and found a table by the window. That way, it was still isolated yet under the public's eye.

After ordering the dishes, Alyssa looked up. "When will your cousin be back?"

"I don't know."

Upon seeing the look of disbelief across her features, he finally placed his arms on his chest and gazed at her. "Look, even if I know when exactly he'll return, why would I tell you? He didn’t want anyone to know about him.”

Well, that made more sense.

Alyssa lowered her head and fiddled with her phone.

The reason Emmett had given her the phone was probably because he didn't want anyone to know of his whereabouts. That would prevent anyone from hacking into her phone to track him or her down. He was just being safe.

Honestly, she couldn't help but sympathize with him. Although they had never truly connected before, she knew from the rumors and his voice that he had lived a hard life.

Emmett stared as her expression gradually saddened. Thinking that he had said too much, he gave her a string of numbers.

"What did you just say?" She furrowed her eyebrows and looked at him.

Emmett frowned. "It's Cousin's phone number."

Immediately, Alyssa brightened up. It was as if the sun had suddenly bestowed an aura of sunlight around her features as she quickly opened her phone's contact list. "Do you mind saying it again?"

Seeing how ecstatic she was, he patiently agreed.


"Thank you." She quickly saved the number and glanced at the menu, feeling as if she had gotten God's gift. "Do you want to order a few more dishes? As thanks for the number..."

Now, she finally had more opportunities to contact Emmett.

"No need.”

Emmett was already right in front of her, yet he couldn't tell her who he was. Even if he did, would she believe him? With how much he had tried to cover it up?

The grip he had on his fork tightened, as his expression turned complicated.

The thought was enough to bring down his mood. Was getting jealous of himself going to become a thing every day of the week now?

However, Alyssa couldn't care less about his expression. All she could think about was the number on her phone. She was thinking whether she should call Emmett or send a text message instead.

Perhaps it was better to text first? It would be awkward if she had called him, right?

He might assume that she was just another spammer and would decide to hang up on her, or worse, blacklist her.

Even as the food arrived, she couldn't find it in herself to enjoy the meal as she was too busy thinking of Emmett.

After the two finished their meal, they got up one after the other and left. The exit was right next to the counter, so she made her way to pay for her meal.

Unexpectedly, she bumped into Skylar and Henry again.

"Alyssa," Henry greeted sincerely.

"Hm." Alyssa simply nodded in response, not wanting to talk to them.

Skylar saw the way that Henry was looking at Alyssa and gritted her teeth in hatred. Despite this, she still found it in herself to force out a smile. “Henry, why don't we treat Alyssa instead?"

"There's no need. I've already paid for it."

Just as she finished speaking, the cashier handed the black card to Alyssa respectfully. "Young Madame Lawrence. Please keep your card. Thank you for dining with us, and we hope to see you again."

The cashier's respectful voice attracted their attention.

Alyssa said. "Thank you."

Both Skylar and Henry were surprised to see the black card glinting in her hand.

Being one of the richest families in Herton City, the Lawrence’s had plenty of businesses under its name. These included banks and the like, including the limited global black cards. These were only given to those who were at the top of the industry, and of course, the Lawrence family.

Although Alyssa was holding a secondary card, it was enough to show how important she was to the Lawrence family.

Alyssa noticed their surprised expressions before glancing back at the card in her hand.

It was obvious that whatever this card was, it was impressive to those in the upper class.

"I'll be going first." Nevertheless, she still kept her cool.

As soon as she returned to the car, she peered at Justin. "Do you mind if I ask what the card is for? Like why do you have it?"

"It's for shopping." Emmett answered carelessly.

Shopping? She had seen the look on Skylar and Henry’s faces! This card must've been important if it was enough to incite a reaction from both of them.

Feeling the card burning at the back of her pockets, she immediately stuffed it into his hand. "I've already treated you to dinner. I'll return it to you now."

But instead of accepting it, Emmett threw the card back at her.

"What are you doing?" Alyssa pushed it back to him.

This time Emmett threw it right out of the window to the road. "If you don't want it, then you can just throw it away,"

He said nonchalantly as if he was commenting on today's menu.

Alyssa sighed as she pushed the car door open. Without bothering to say anything to him, she dusted off the surface and shoved it into her pockets, avoiding his stare. This wasn't the best time to pick up a fight.

After all, the last thing she wanted was to provoke him even further.

Maybe it was best to wait for now. Besides, this was Emmett's card, right? Once he came back, she'd hand the card back to him. It was far more logical this way, and she wouldn't have to interact with his cousin any longer.
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