Chapter 10

(Mike’s POV).

"Now that we're even alone, do you think you still can't tell me what you're feeling?"

I sighed as she enthusiastically wanted to know what I was thinking. I chose to remain silent because then she would definitely not ask again, not even make a sound.

And as I predicted, she was silent even when we reached the restaurant. I took her hand to go inside and chose a private place where no one would recognize us.

Emily had always asked one thing of me, that as long as this plan was carried out-revenge and taking back her company, she didn't want Ben and his people to know.

Of course, that wasn't a difficult thing for me to grant. But every time I was in a private place, I had never been able to think clearly since I thought I had feelings for her.

Her hand felt soft and I deliberately hadn't let go of it, wanting to see how she would react. But as the minutes passed, she didn't even give any reaction.

After ordering, only then did she look at me and give me another smile. I