Chapter 25: Storm Brewing

“Charles, why did you…”

The distance between Emma and Charles was so close that she could feel the strong heartbeat pounding in his chest. His sudden presence momentarily stunned her, leaving her face bewildered and her body frozen.

By the time she realized she needed to push him away, Harry had already approached, pulling Charles away forcefully, separating the two considerably. Harry's strong arms wrapped around Emma's body, forcing her close to him, his voice struggling to contain his anger:

"Assistant Charles, who gave you the right to embrace your boss like that?"

"Mr. Harry, what authority do you have to question me? Why are you in the room with her? What have you done to her?"

Charles, no longer maintaining his usual calm demeanor, locked eyes with Harry in confrontation. Upon seeing Emma clad only in a bathrobe, a surge of anger bubbled up inside him.

He took off his own coat, trying to grab Emma’s hand, "Boss, I will take you out of here."

Of course, Harry wasn't about to let