All Chapters of MY BODYGUARD, MY LOVER : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Emily’s nerves were already frayed from the tension of the past few weeks. Between the mysterious gifts and her fragile relationship with Tyler, she was on edge. The last thing she needed was more drama, but fate seemed to have other plans.She stepped into the upscale café where she had arranged a meeting with a potential director for an upcoming project. As she scanned the room, her eyes landed on a woman sitting alone at a table near the window. Sharp, beautiful, and undeniably poised, Ava was someone Emily had heard about but never met. Her reputation as a power player and the minister’s daughter preceded her, but Emily had never imagined their paths would cross like this.Ava’s gaze locked onto Emily the moment she walked in, her lips curling into a sly, knowing smile. Emily’s stomach tightened. She hadn’t come here to see Ava, but something in the air told her this wasn’t a coincidence.“Emily Hudson,” Ava said smoothly as Emily approached the table. She didn’t bother to stand,

Emily stood frozen, her pulse racing as she watched Ava disappear into the crowd. Her mind spun with a mix of anger and dread. Ava’s words were like tiny needles, pressing into every doubt Emily had about her relationship with Tyler. She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms as she willed herself to stay calm.This wasn’t the first time someone had tried to undermine her, to make her question her worth. She’d fought too hard for everything in her life, her career, her independence, to let someone like Ava tear it all apart. But still, it stung. The constant whispers about her past, the speculation about whether or not she deserved to be with someone like Tyler, someone from such a prominent family, weighed heavily on her.She needed to focus on something else, anything but the twisting feeling in her chest. She moved through the rest of the event in a daze, making polite small talk with donors and flashing smiles, but her mind was elsewhere, replaying her conversation

Ava stood at the window of her penthouse, the city lights flickering in the distance, her mind a whirlwind of emotions. Seeing Tyler and Emily together, publicly flaunting their relationship, had lit a fire inside her, one that wouldn’t easily be extinguished. She had been patient for long enough, letting their relationship play out while biding her time. But now, patience wasn’t an option.She didn’t need dirt on Emily. What she needed was a more strategic approach one that would make Emily crumble on her own.Ava turned from the window, her gaze landing on the stack of event invitations on her coffee table. She picked one up, the elegant gold script reading: The Socialite Charity Gala. An idea sparked in her mind. Perfect. Tyler would be attending, of course his family was deeply involved in the charity and Emily would no doubt be at his side. It was a high-profile event, covered by the press and attended by the elite. What better place to remind everyone exactly who belonged by Tyl

Emily stepped outside onto the terrace, the cool night air wrapping around her like a comforting blanket. The sounds of laughter and music from the gala faded into a dull hum, and she leaned against the railing, taking a deep breath to clear her head. The stars twinkled above, but they felt far away, just like she did in that moment.She had tried to enjoy the night, but the sight of Tyler and Ava together had stung more than she wanted to admit. They seemed so at ease, so comfortable, while she felt like an outsider looking in. Just as she was about to lose herself in her thoughts, she heard footsteps approaching.Turning, she found herself face-to-face with a strikingly handsome man. He was tall and exuded an air of confidence that immediately caught her attention. His dark hair was perfectly tousled, and his sharp features were highlighted by the soft glow of the terrace lights.“Mind if I join you?” he asked, a charming smile spreading across his face.Emily hesitated for a moment

The tension between Tyler and Emily lingered in the air as they stood outside, the sounds of the gala fading into the background. Tyler’s resolve solidified with each passing second. He couldn’t let Blake interfere in their relationship, not when he felt so strongly for Emily.“Let’s get out of here,” Tyler suggested, glancing back at the door. “We can talk somewhere more private.”Emily hesitated for a moment, searching his face for any sign of doubt. But when she nodded, a flicker of hope ignited in his chest. They walked side by side, their fingers brushing, a silent promise of what was to come.Once inside his car, Tyler glanced at Emily, who sat beside him, the night air filled with unspoken words. “Where to?” he asked, trying to keep his tone light.“Anywhere but here,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.He nodded, and with a firm press of the gas pedal, they sped away from the gala. The city lights blurred by, illuminating the tension and uncertainty that wrapped ar