Emily's heart tightened instantly.Jackson glanced back at Emily still in the back seat, his tone deep, "Yeah, she's in my car."Allen Parker on the other end of the phone seemed to say something again. Jackson responded with a grunt of acknowledgment before impatiently hanging up.Emily couldn't help but ask tentatively, "What did your brother say?"Jackson gave her a disdainful look. "What does it matter to you what my brother says? Emily, you're quite something, even my brother is attracted to you? Are you some kind of enchantress?"Emily pursed her lips. If only she were an enchantress, would Sophia have destroyed her marriage?If she were an enchantress, she could have just scratched Nathan's face."He said to drop you off at the intersection, and he'll come to pick you up," Jackson irritably ruffled his hair, adding with a warning, "Emily, if you already have a man, you better tell my brother early. Don't make him look like a fool like me."Emily touched her nose. Your brother i
Emily obediently let him pull her along, her face slightly flushed. "I look terrible, don't I?""No, you're not ugly at all." Mr. Satan pulled her to sit down, gently encircling her. "Emily, it's my fault. I didn't consider it properly. I shouldn't have let you face that man alone."Emily felt a bit teary-eyed, not sure why she always became so fragile in front of him.Just moments ago, she had been strong in Jackson's car, but once back at 2307, feeling his embrace, she couldn't help but want to cry."You're afraid, aren't you?" Mr. Satan gently stroked her long hair."Yeah," Emily nodded. "A little.""Don't be afraid, I'm here, okay?"Emily bit her lip and nestled into his embrace. "I don't know why Nathan suddenly went crazy today. When I called him, I could still hear him arguing with Sophia. And then today he tried to force himself on me... I just don't understand. Didn't he love Sophia? How could he change so quickly?"Mr. Satan's voice was as melancholic as ever. "Men like Nath
There was sadness in Mr. Satan's eyes. "Once you know the whole truth, you'll understand.""When exactly are you going to tell me all the truth?""When I've dealt with everything."Back to square one.All her questions would eventually loop back here.It was essentially a dead end.After Mr. Satan left, Emily went to the supermarket as usual to buy groceries for cooking.Her mind felt empty, aimlessly pushing the shopping cart.She felt like her rationality was still intact; she compared prices when buying things, selected items skillfully, but everything seemed to move at a slower pace, always taking a few extra seconds to react.Just like now.The cashier reminded her softly, "Ma'am, that'll be one hundred dollars."Emily stood there blankly for several seconds until the person behind her in line urged her, and she finally came to her senses. "Oh, okay."She had already taken out a bank card from her wallet, but after a moment's thought, she pushed it back in and paid with cash from
"I will," Emily smirked. "But right now, my priority is taking care of my father. Uncle, have you considered finding a wife to take care of you?"This was the first time Emily had brought up Bert's marital status, and he blushed awkwardly. "I don't need someone to take care of me. I can take care of myself. Getting married costs too much money, and I don't have the energy to think about it. Oh, by the way, did Nathan pay for your father's surgeries? How much was it in total? I need to earn money quickly to pay him back. I don't want to owe him.""I didn't use his money."Bert became agitated again. "Why not? He was your husband, he had an obligation to take care of your father."She could only say, "Not everyone has a conscience."Bert fumed. "I knew it, these rich people are all bloodsucking capitalists! Emotions mean nothing to them! Sophia must have been deceived by him. I have to go and talk to Sophia, make her leave Nathan!"Emily quickly grabbed him. "Don't go, maybe Sophia inte
Carol was furious. "Where are you running off to? Are you still entangled with Emily?""Impossible!" Sophia's voice came from upstairs. She had a grim expression on her face and was still in her pajamas as she followed them outside. "I won't let them get back together, absolutely not!""Oh my goodness, be careful with your belly!"Carol's greatest concern was for the unborn child. Sophia dashed outside, and Carol abandoned the remote control to chase after her."Emily!" Nathan had just stepped out and saw Emily standing not far from the villa on the roadside, looking into the distance as if waiting for someone.He went straight over and grabbed her. "I'm calling you, why aren't you saying anything?"Emily stumbled backward when he pulled her, almost losing her balance.Without looking at him, she shook off his hand. "I have nothing to say to you. If you keep pulling me like this, I will sue you.""Okay," Nathan let go. "I lost my temper that day, almost hurting you out of impulse. I p
"What did you say?!"That wasn't Emily speaking; it was Sophia, who had hurried over.She ran over with her already swollen belly, just in time to hear Nathan suggesting she have an abortion!Sophia was instantly in tears. "How could you say that, Nathan? You know how much I've sacrificed for you. This child is your firstborn and the future heir of the Reed family. How could you treat him like this?"Sophia, now pregnant, had stopped wearing makeup.Without her refined appearance, she looked like a completely different person.Nathan had seen enough of her in recent days, but he usually returned home in the dead of night, unable to see clearly.Now it was daytime, and the sun illuminated her features completely, making her even more irritating to look at.What was even more terrifying was having Emily next to her for comparison.Nathan glanced at her but didn't want to look at her anymore, turning his head away. "Why did you come out?""If I didn't come out, how would I catch you havi
Emily watched coldly, feeling it all rather ridiculous.Retribution came too quickly. Just a month ago, she was ignominiously driven out of the Reed household by Sophia, who was still flaunting her power. Yet now, with the three of them gathered again, the scene had transformed in an unexpected way.But the pressing issues still needed addressing.Emily let out a heavy breath. "Sophia, I'm here today just to make things clear with you. You know Bert's temper. He's already aware of what's going on between you and Nathan and is on his way here. I came early to intercept him, to prevent more serious consequences. If you want to protect your child, to preserve your hopes of marrying into the Reed family, then go back to your room now, lock the door, and don't come out no matter what happens. Otherwise, you'll face the consequences alone."Sophia's face turned pale as soon as she heard it: "How could Bert suddenly come back?"Emily coldly snorted. "My father almost lost his life, wouldn't
In the past four years, every time Emily did something that displeased Carol, she would pull Nathan over and complain, calling him on the phone if he wasn't home, all while shedding tears.Sometimes, Emily felt that Carol should just tie Nathan to her side. Nathan would be better off not getting married, just spending his life with his mother. Any woman who married into their family would be treated like a servant.As they spoke, a black sedan had already approached from a distance, driving smoothly yet swiftly, stopping in front of Emily in just a few seconds.Allen Parker?!He's here!Emily's heart began to leap with unrestrained joy."Emily," Allen Parker stepped out of the car, wearing a white mask today, just like when they met at room 2307 of the Hilton Hotel.Emily thought. Perhaps because Nathan was present today, he didn't want Nathan to know his identity."How are you holding up?"Emily bit her lip, her eyes reddening. "I got here quickly. Bert should still be on his way."M