The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 591

“It’s just trying to silence someone. That’s all it is, Emma. For the first time, I feel so powerless.”

“Look, Allison, I get it. I really do. Back in the day, when I came out alone to work hard, my boyfriend dumped me for my cousin. I felt like a walking punchline.

Allison, you just need some rest, okay? All this media circus will blow over. You’re starting on that new movie this Friday. We’re in this for the career, girl! Men? They’re not worth your brain space! Forget about that jerk!”

“Yeah, everything will pass.” Allison repeated softly.

After hanging up, Emma let out a long sigh and opened her laptop. Photos and videos of Penelope cluttered her screen. How could Lucian be so blind? Penelope’s messy private life was no secret, yet Lucian still stood up for her.

Around 10 a.m.

Emma received a call from an unknown number.

“Hello?”

this

“Speaking. Who’s this?”

friend of Hughes. He’s

Emma shot to her feet.

At the hospital.

the ICU after a four-hour emergency ordeal the previous night. His

a few buddies were waiting outside, all visibly relieved.

won’t open for business,” Bryan instructed his friends. “Jayden, you handle that. And for the staff injured last night, make sure they’re taken care of. We’ll cover the hospital bills and

“Got it, boss.”

those guys in black anyway?” one of

Bryan was clueless.

had come prepared, ready to fight at the drop of a hat, probably targeting Hughes. But if Hughes had recently offended someone, Bryan was

“Look, I’ll stay here. You guys must be tired. Go home, clean up, and get some rest. You might not have been stabbed, but you’re bound