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”

a glance at Emily Sullivan, his lips curling into a half-smile, “What’s so interesting about

knowing grin but didn’t spill any

and Charlie stepped in. Seeing Emily standing outside, they called out

quickly looked

back, keeping a

“A friend of mine just opened a bar and has

casual smile, “We’ll

other plans?” Waters

“Nope.”

you’re all mine tonight” Waters playfully

glanced at Emily in the back and simled gently “Alright,

the moon, “Why are you

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

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

would reject me?” Charlie

her eyes, “Good point, which woman would dare reject

Her face grew pale, and she could feel the air in the lift

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