Chapter 15

Emma walked away from the pool, her arm hooked around Justin’s, her steps light, and a smile playing on her lips.

She was pleased. Rumors would spread quickly, and by the time they reached the Smith family, there would be no chance for someone like Emily to ever fit in.

Emily was destined to be nothing more than a hidden mistress, someone who would never see the light of day.

*

In the hallway leading to their rooms, Emily walked side by side with Sean.

“Thank you for helping me back there!” Emily said sincerely.

Ever since her accident, she had been afraid of water, and the suffocating feeling of falling into the pool had really shaken her. She also hadn’t known that the Smith family was behind the resort’s development.

“That server…” Emily began, unaware of the deal between the server and Emma. She thought it had been a simple accident and wanted to speak up for him.

“That server will definitely be let go,” Sean interjected. “Not every guest is as forgiving as you are. If he