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”

his lips curling into a half-smile, “What’s so

but didn’t spill any

Waters and Charlie stepped in. Seeing Emily standing outside, they called out cheerfully, “Come

caught Charlie’s eye, quickly looked down,

the back, keeping a

opened a bar and has

smile, “We’ll see

other plans?” Waters

“Nope.”

Waters playfully shook

back and simled gently

“Why are you being

to be appreciated, so why bother?”

as a backup because someone else rejected you? I won’t put up with that, hmph

you think would reject

“Good point, which

slightly. Her face grew pale,

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