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Chapter 115

Author: Hauling Treasures
“I didn’t mean to see anything. I was just passing by. Please step aside,” Emily said coldly.

Jack chuckled slyly. “What’s the big deal? Come join us. I won’t tell Mr. Yates.”

The secretary, apparently accustomed to situations like this, stepped aside to make room for Emily.

Emily’s gaze hardened. “Mr. Griffin, since you know who I am, you should also know that I’m not someone you can mess with.” She glanced around, realizing her exit was blocked. With no other options, she brought up Justin.

Jack let out a cold laugh. “The only person I wouldn’t dare touch is Emma. But you? Who do you think you are? From what I’ve heard, women in your position only care about money. Whatever Justin’s paying you, I’ll double it.”

He smirked and thought smugly, “As long as I get her in bed, who cares about paying her? I could just record a compromising video and use it to keep her in line. Women are all the same in bed anyway. But since she’s someone Justin has been with, I’m curious to see w
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