Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 929

"Why would you think that?"

Emily was taken aback, "Wasn't she someone you deliberately placed by my side?"

"..." James found himself at a loss for words.

Indeed, he now deeply regretted his actions!

How could he not have seen that Caroline was up to no good, bringing trouble right to his doorstep!

"You don't think..."

Emily's eyes sparkled mischievously, a playful smile forming on her lips, "You know she's got a crush on you, right?"

"!" James stiffened, his face turning rigid, "You... knew?"

"Yeah."

Emily nodded, chuckling, "I've known for a while now."

"Since when?" James was genuinely surprised.

"The first time I met her..."

Emily reminisced, "It was that time you mentioned you were 'switching girlfriends,' in your office, when I saw her." Was it then?

James vaguely remembered, but the details were hazy, "That early? How could you tell?"

"It was obvious."

day

obvious? Just by

about me? I only have eyes for you. How

Emily was taken

prepared for his sudden

to respond, James could only offer a wry smile, changing the subject, "You never want to share anything with me. Are you upset that I brought Caroline into your orbit?" Emily pursed her lips, not denying

particularly fond of

to remove Caroline from the

and affection in his tone, "I spoil you

simply pouted, remaining

to vibrate in

"I have to go."

stepped backward towards the door, giving her one long, deep look before turning to

...

was

come from Mike, intended

at him with his deep, penetrating eyes. "What

"Yes," Mike nodded.

James and Emily were staying in the same hotel, and given James's suspicions, Mike had started by checking the surveillance footage

was nothing unusual

a hotel employee, familiar with the layout. Could she have avoided the cameras?" "It's

surveillance, which means there are blind spots and time gaps. However, the elevator

James nodded, signaling him

mentioned this unless he

was... last night.

staying, to work,