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

but didn’t spill any beans in front

open, and Waters and Charlie stepped in. Seeing Emily standing outside, they called out cheerfully, “Come on in, don’t be shy, Mr. James is a good

Charlie’s eye, quickly looked down, and entered

back, keeping a safe

bar and has been bugging me to drop by

a casual smile,

plans?” Waters

“Nope.”

Waters playfully

the back and simled

“Why are you being so

seem to be

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

do you think would reject me?” Charlie chuckled.

“Good point, which woman would dare reject

slightly. Her face grew pale,

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