Hunter and Emery seemed like the picture-perfect couple, much to the envy of others around them. However, the more Hunter smiled, the more I found it fake and off-putting. I finally understood why Emma decided against attending the ceremony. After having known the truth about Hunter, there was no way she would have been able to feign ignorance in front of him.

Meanwhile, Hunter was being the perfect gentleman. Ever so charismatic and impeccably dressed, even the female reporters couldn’t help but steal glances at him.

“Alright, since everyone’s here, we can begin the ribbon-cutting ceremony! Let’s… “

“Wait!” Emery interrupted before the emcee could go on. “We’re still waiting for someone.”

The words had only just left her mouth when she spotted a familiar face in the crowd and waved eagerly at him.

Everyone followed her gaze till their eyes landed on Ashton, who was looking as cool as a cucumber.

He swiftly made his way toward them and stood beside Hunter. The ribbon-cutting ceremony went on as scheduled to roaring applause.

taking photos, Emery gently elbowed me to get my attention.

I replied in

about Ashton.” Emery sighed as she rolled her eyes. “You should take this chance to talk to him.

she’s trying

else knew that Ashton and I had faked our divorce. Still, it warmed my heart to see Emery being so concerned about me, even on such

or later, I would have to find an

ceremony ended. Emery left to entertain the reporters as she showed them around the office. As a member of the Moore family and

the guests and reporters gradually made their way into the office, a woman emerged from the crowd and gracefully made her

my breath as soon as I recognized her. She was the woman whom I had seen with Hunter the other day.

Mrs. Zane, I’m Delilah. I’m here on behalf of our Economic Society to congratulate Professor Zane and yourself.” There was a charming lilt to

deviousness behind that fake, innocent smile of Delilah’s. I had seen the same expression far too

urge to step in and protect Emery from this vile woman, but before I could make any move, a hand shot out from behind to stop me. When I turned around and came face to face with Ashton, he shook his head lightly to remind me not

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