Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 52

Alexander cursed under his breath as he watched Emma walk away from him. Why had he acted this way? The regret swelled beneath the surface as he knew he had come to her maler a lousy excuse, using the chance of getting to meet the W2 Holdings CEO as an excuse. But seeing her again had stirred up something inside him that he could not avoird. What had he expected? That she'd welcome his attentions after everything that has happened between them? Giving a low growl, he turned back toward his office, his head in a chaotic whitl Kevin trailed closely behind him, phone in hand.

"Sir, Miss Annie would like to speak with you" Kevin offered extending the phone.

Tell her I'm busy, I'll talk to her later, Alexander snapped, irritation lacing his words.

"She's insisting, sir. Kevin answered, his voice was circumspect.

"If you value your job, get out of my office now." Alexander's voice was cold as ice, and Kevin, sensing no other alternative, slid out quickly, closing the door behind him before Alexander could even complete his threat. Alone in his office, Alexander leaned back into his chair to try to dissipate the tension building in his chest.

Meanwhile, later that day, Emma sat with Brianna, chatting and laughing about everything from meaningful and meaningless things. There came a soft knock on the door, and one of the receptionists entered, her face nervous.

"Miss Emma, there is a man downstairs asking for you"

the

Emma blinked in surprise. She wasn't expecting anyone, and few people even knew she was in the country, let alone her whereabouts. But with a nod to Brianna, she excused herself and went downstairs to the lobby. There, standing as if owned the world, was Jaden. Now looking at Jaden, he really looked like one of those spoiled Fernandos. She had heard a lot about the Fernandos but hadn't had the opportunity to met one and when she eventually did meet one, she didn't even know she had until he told her himself

She faltered, her heart racing, when their eyes met. The moment he saw her, his serious expression turned into a warm smile that lit up the room. She couldn't help but feel a spark of warmth, even as she tried resisting it. ""Hey," she said, casual.

have you

have been busy," she

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is little Emily? May I see her?" His voice was laced with

but she's fine, thank you," Ernima said

minutes to talk?" he asked, catching her wrist in

She knew where this conversation would lead and a part of her had prepared herself for it. They stepped out of the hospital and walked to a nearby five-star coffee shop,

Honors invitation... have you thought it over?"

and composed herself "Jaden, I already gave you my answer that night." "But I asked you to reconsider, Emma," he said, a hint of disappointment in

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the words out. The doors of the cafe burst open and a figure strode in, commanding attention. Emma was shocked as she recognized Annic, her face contorted in a mask of fury In an instant, Annie strode over to their table and, without uttering a word, snatched Emma's core and flung it over her. Speechlessness overcome Emma with

am warning you for the last time, leave my man alone, Annie

her face, Emma's eyes blazed with anger that was barely contained. "I told you, I am not interested in

sneered, her voice venomous. "You are a

Aunic, pulled out a handful of photos and threw them onto the table. Emma glanced down, her breath catching as she recognized her they were pictures of

to ruin my

heart was racing, but not from Annie's threats; it was from knowing Annie was having her followed. Immediately, her mind went to