Find Me In Your Labyrinth

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”

curling into a half-smile, “What’s so

spill any beans in front of

elevator doors slid open, and Waters and Charlie stepped in. Seeing Emily standing outside, they called out cheerfully, “Come on in, don’t be

caught Charlie’s eye, quickly looked down, and entered the elevator.

back, keeping a safe distance.

Charlie’s arm, whispered, “A friend of mine just opened a bar and has been bugging me to drop by

casual smile, “We’ll see after

other plans?” Waters

“Nope.”

all mine tonight” Waters playfully shook

sneakily glanced at Emily in the back and simled

you being so nice

doesn’t seem to be appreciated, so why bother?”

someone else rejected you? I won’t put up with that, hmph Waters feigned anger

you think would reject me?”

point, which woman would dare

the strap of her handbag, began to shake slightly. Her face grew pale, and she could feel the air in the lift