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.

photos, Emery gently elbowed me to get my attention. “So, what about it?” she whispered, a

what?” I replied

chance to talk to him. You’ve gotten your kid back, so

that’s what she’s trying to

one else knew that Ashton and I had faked our divorce. Still, it warmed my heart to see Emery being so concerned

of guilt washed over me. I knew that sooner or later, I would

a member of the Moore family and a prominent figure in the business world, it was doubly

into the office, a woman emerged from the crowd and gracefully made her way

woman whom I had seen with Hunter the other day. Who exactly is

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

behind that fake, innocent smile of Delilah’s. I had seen the same expression far too often on Rebecca, and the memories that flooded back only irked

step in and protect Emery from this vile woman, but before I could make any move, a hand shot out from behind to stop

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