Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 258 Our Agreement

Richard tracked me down again, and this time he brought up Victor. He plopped down across from me, legs crossed.

"Look," Richard started, "I didn't want to come, but Dad said I should learn the ropes from you. So, you gotta give me a general manager spot, right? I mean, I'm your stepbrother. If you're too tough on me, what will people think?" Since he was eyeing the general manager position, I figured, why not let him give it a shot? If he was willing to turn over a new leaf, I was game to mentor him.

For this year's company annual meeting, we took the employees' suggestions and decided on a resort with hot springs.

I invited Emily and Faye, and thought about inviting Bella and Zachary too. I figured it was a good chance to get to know Zachary better.

The cops had always suspected Zachary was mixed up in a drug trafficking ring.

But Zachary was a tough nut to crack, always keeping his true self hidden. His casual conversations were actually pretty guarded, making it hard to get any real info out of him.

Out of the blue, Emily and Faye got into a spat by the cliff when Emily went to bring her some barbecue.

I was worried about Emily. Even though she was older than Faye, she was more naive and too kind-hearted. So Bella and I rushed over and saw Faye trying to jump off the cliff, but Bella managed to pull her back just in time. I comforted Faye and took her back to her room.

Knowing Emily might be feeling uneasy, I picked out a swimsuit and asked a waiter to call her to the hot spring pool. I heard soaking in a hot spring could help release negative emotions; I hoped it was true.

Emily took forever to change in the dressing room, and when I knocked and went in, I couldn't take my eyes off her. She must've had a lot to drink; her breath reeked of alcohol, and her skin was flushed, looking incredibly tempting. Desire surged through me.

A few days later, Victor invited Emily and me to dinner again. Not wanting to turn him down every time, I felt a bit awkward. But to my surprise, Emily accepted.

Her understanding made me feel guilty all over again. I thought, 'Considering what Victor did to her family, how could he deserve her kindness and understanding?'

During dinner, Linda showed up late, looking sickly. As soon as she sat down, she started nagging, saying that I had given the land to Faris, which had made her worry sick. When Richard heard about it, he had a strong reaction, even shocking Linda.

"Come on! You're just sick because of the cold weather and catching a cold; it has nothing to do with that damn land." Richard snapped.

Richard's outburst embarrassed and upset Linda, her face turning red.

can you talk to me like that?"

Richard got up and

going?" Linda called after him, but he didn't

bad temper; you should really do something about

pointless. Just then, I got a call from Faye's agent, saying she was emotionally unstable and had been crying. I found an

on the sofa, her long hair covering her face. There was wine and glasses on the coffee table, and

too lightly nor too heavily,

head, looking

she hugged

you finally came. I thought you wouldn't care about me

hands, sat on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and said,

scooted closer, clinging to my arm

lonely. I miss my mom and

shirt. "Ethan, please don't leave tonight. Stay with me, okay?

enjoy could help. I need to get home to Emily. She probably doesn't want to be alone either." I stubbed out

leave,

but then quickened my pace out the

outside. When he saw me, he rushed over. "Is she

I said lightly. "Keep her company; being alone makes it easy

I drove home,

in me. I knew Faye was alone, but so was my Emily. She had nothing except me, so I had to go back to be with

I cracked the car window

the house, knowing Emily was there, it

it out there; she must have taken it on purpose. I also didn't

the hurt, jealousy, and sadness in Emily's eyes. What comforted me was that she was

came to pick me up. "Zachary might be making a move,"

to Rhyns?"

still needs investigation,"