Hunter tugged at his tie when he saw Emery walk into the elevator. His anxiety was even more palpable now.

“Did you invite her here?” I asked solemnly.

Hunter glanced at me but remained silent, his expression even more somber now.

I had had enough of his aloofness and could no longer control the rage that had been boiling inside me. “I knew you were good at teaching, but now I know you’re even better at breaking promises.” The words came out of my mouth dripping with sarcasm.

Hunter continued to stay silent, though his face had turned red with anger.

“Emery is my best friend, and I hope you don’t forget what you’ve said before, Mr. Zane. I don’t wish to see a repeat of what happened today.”

I knew firsthand how humiliating it was to be provoked by homewreckers. I couldn’t stand aside and let Hunter and Delilah play Emery like a fool.

My words had pushed Hunter over the edge, and he was about to object when the elevator doors opened. Emery lifted her gown and walked out, still as graceful as ever.

no choice but to bite his tongue. To prevent Emery from noticing the rage

long gone meant that Emery no longer needed to keep a smile on

Hunter said as he walked up to hold her hand. “It’s been a long day. Why don’t we head home early to rest? The staff can clean

wish. Let’s send Scarlett home first,” Emery replied with a

the same car as them, especially after the tension between Hunter and me.

that, they bade farewell to

their retreating figures, I couldn’t help but let out a deep

did Hunter still go astray despite having such

she’s going

it gave me a scare. He cut a dashing figure as always, with his suit unbuttoned and hands in

him. “Oh? So you’ve figured out what I was thinking

over me before sighing. “Your acting skills are terrible. I wonder how Armond even fell for them in the past?” he asked while patting my

afraid that there might still be reporters lingering around. If anyone realized that our

confirming that it was just Ashton and me, I finally relaxed a little. “Armond fell for my act because he was afraid of losing me

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