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.

greeted her softly. "How have you been? I have

been busy," she responded lightly

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

but she's fine, thank you," Ernima

talk?" he asked, catching her wrist in a gentle but firm grasp, his eyes

stepped out of the hospital and walked to a nearby five-star

invitation... have you thought it over?"

deep breath and composed herself "Jaden, I already gave you my answer that night." "But

Jaden. My answer is still no, I have my responsibilities at the hospit... 21:14

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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

you for the last

was barely contained. "I told you, I am not interested

Annie sneered, her voice venomous. "You are a manipulative liar.

she recognized her they were pictures of herself and Alexander from earlier in the day taken from afar and they were indeed too intimate

not allow you to ruin my home, Annie

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