Charles clenched his fist after pounding the table in front of him. The news he heard was shocking, but he knew that none of this would happen for no reason.His adopted daughter would not have left her responsibilities without explanation. And Charles was sure there must be a reason behind it all. That's why he came to Shila right after he heard from one of the employees that Emily hadn't come in to work and several men dressed in black were keeping a close eye on her office."I can't believe Emily didn't say anything to you, Miss Andreas." Charles continued to pepper Shila with questions and doubts.At first, Shila had no idea about Emily's sudden departure, but then she guessed that the woman was on the island of Bali. However, there was no way Shila could tell the middle-aged man who was the big boss of the Kennel'z Industry."Miss Andreas, say something! This problem could be serious because the handover party is coming up in a few days! What do you think I'll do if Emily doesn't
Emily was in a quandary. She didn't want to meet anyone, but Jared's questions and statements about her made her confused.It wasn't that she couldn't handle a guy like Jared—he was just like Jason, who was often surrounded by women—but rather that she wasn't in a good mood. She was in the mood for the company party that would be held next week.She doesn't even let her best friend come to see her."I'm sorry, Jared. I still need some time alone. At least this week. I'll be back, but for the time being, I need to be alone."Emily's request was explicit, and she didn't want anyone to interrupt her vacation. Even if it was for something Jared said was important, Emily could still ignore it in favor of spending time with herself. She really won't let anyone interfere with her life right now."It's fine if you don't want me to bother you. Maybe next time we can talk about this over lunch." Emily nodded. She realized that Jared couldn't possibly see her movements at the moment. However, t
Emily was all geared up and ready to go to the beach club not far from their hotel. However, before she could open the door to her room, there was a knock.Emily rushed to open the door and found Jeffry Allen standing in front of her.He, in a shirt and trousers, stood with a friendly smile and took a moment to notice Emily's appearance, who was wearing a knee-length floral chiffon dress. It made Emily look as sweet as a teenager.However, everyone knew her age, except for her pregnancy, of course."Are you ready?" Jeffry asked, extending his hand.Emily, who had never received such sweet treatment, especially from a stranger, hesitated to accept the man's hand.She wasn't suspicious; she didn't want to open the door to anything other than business. However, she couldn't help but accept Jeffry's hand. She then walked hand in hand with Jeffry while chatting lightly about the challenges Emily faced after becoming a subsidiary owner of McKennel."It was very thrilling. Just imagine never
"Oh, you have the guts to return to this house?" Charles quipped to Jason, who casually stepped into the McKennel residence that he had left long ago.Charles did not mind Jason's departure when he was still with Emily. Indeed, they intended to start an independent life as a married couple. However, after separating from Emily, Jason still dared to come home and meet his parents, which was surprising."No need to insinuate me like that, Dad. You were the one who told us to separate, so it's not my fault." Jason refuted with a face that did not turn to his father.Charles would not be angry at Jason's attitude because he had faced the same thing all along. Jason was always easy to refute if he felt right—regardless of whether he was right or just winning his ego.And again, what his youngest son said was one hundred percent true. Charles asked the two to marry and then made them sign the divorce papers afterward. However, it was all because he had witnessed first-hand how much Emily su
As Jared promised, he picked Emily up at the airport because she asked him to. Not because she wants to take advantage of Jared's attention but because she needs a handhold to strengthen her morale at this time.Too many things had surprised her lately. Some men made her a little uneasy. Although with Alex and Jared, Emily can be calm, but not with Jeffry.Jeffry seemed to approach Emily too aggressively. Even just a few times meeting and he already dared to express his interest in Emily."You kept your promise to tell me. I thought you'd shy away because of what I said," Jared said as he drove his vehicle. Emily only flashed a faint smile.Emily stared at the handsome face of the man beside her for a moment, his long hair tied up neatly, mesmerizing. Jared had always made women hold their breath every time he passed them."There's nothing I need to avoid from you, Jared. You're like a big brother to me." Emily finally answered after taking in the sight of her adopted brother."Seriou
"Who? Do you know him? Or maybe someone you know? Because he said that he's worked with and been a client of dad before," Emily replied as she savored her food which she was about to finish.Jared had ordered so much that Emily admitted that she had overeaten seafood today."Oh, I'm so full I'm going to burst. Are you done yet?" asked Emily, who had noticed a change in Jared's face. He seemed to be still trying to remember Jeffry's name.It could be that Jeffry had something to do with Jared before."Don't think about that guy, Jared. We should go home now because I want to get ready and head to the office to organize all our project preparations and check if there's any work on my desk."Jared nodded in understanding, then got up and left the restaurant for Emily's house to let her get ready, then dropped her off at the office.Arriving at the office, Emily invited Jared to sit down and talk it over, with Shila listening in. As Emily's assistant, Shila had to know the intricacies of
Seeing Emily helpless, Jason and Jared rushed toward the woman and tried to help.Jared was eager to avenge what Jason had done to Emily, but this was not the right time. The most important thing for them to do was to get Emily to the hospital and make sure she got the best care possible.Jared swatted Jason's hand away as the man was about to lift Emily's body. He wouldn't let Jason land his dirty hands on a kind-hearted woman like Emily. Especially after what he did to her, Jared wouldn't let Jason get even closer to the woman who had officially become their adopted sister.However, Jason felt panicked because he didn't do it on purpose. The one who should have fallen down and even died on the spot, if necessary, should have been Jared.For Jason, Jared had always been a thorn in his flesh. Jared always kept Emily away from him.However, this time, should Jason feel angry because of the closeness between Emily and Jared? Because he has alienated Emily and made her no longer believe
Emily was alone with Jeffry in her room. She asks Jared and Shila to leave and assures them that she will be fine. Shila takes it easy because she doesn't know who Jeffry Allen is, and all she knows is the man's intention to build a business together with Emily, while Jared is different.Jared couldn't forget Jeffry's piercing gaze, as if he knew Jared well and now came with a purpose.Emily didn't see it the same way. To her, Jeffry Allen had been created as a package deal with a loud and arrogant character. So she was not surprised to see how the interaction between Jeffry and Jared went."I didn't know you were in the hospital." The man started the conversation with a gaze that could not be separated from Emily, who was still lying down with a bruised face in several parts and an ear still covered with bandages."When did you arrive in Eastonville? I'm sorry I asked you to come here; I was afraid I wouldn't be able to make it to your office on time."The man brought his face closer