Emily hung up the phone, feeling irritated. What the hell was the Ferber Family up to by getting involved with Martin?

Yep, claiming Martin as her boyfriend from the get-go was a blunder, a lie that had brought nothing but a whole mess of trouble.

Emily brushed back her unruly hair and sighed in frustration

She texted the address to Martin, glanced at the time, and waited for his call.

At half past four, Emily tidied up her stuff and was ready to clock out. Just as she was heading to the elevator, she heard Waters calling from behind, “Ms Sullivan’

Emily turned around to see Charlie and Waters strolling towards her, looking like they were off on a date.

Charlie’s gaze was still as cold and detached as ever..

“Off work? Where are you headed? Need a ride?” Waters seemed to be in high spirits, unusually friendly

“No, thanks Emily didn’t even want to share an elevator ride with them.

Waters, arm in arm with Charlie, smirked, “Your assistant is quite the character”

glance at Emily Sullivan, his lips curling into a

a knowing grin but didn’t spill any beans in front of Emily

outside, they called out cheerfully, “Come on

looked down, and

moved to the back, keeping

still holding onto Charlie’s arm, whispered, “A friend of mine just opened a bar and has been bugging me to drop by How about we

gave a casual smile, “We’ll see

plans?”

“Nope.”

Waters playfully shook his

the back

are you being so nice to me

seem to be appreciated,

talking about? Are you using me as a backup because someone else rejected you? I won’t put up with

think would reject me?”

rolled her eyes, “Good point, which woman would

shake slightly. Her face grew pale, and she could feel the air in the lift getting thinner, her breathing

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