31."Hidden Feelings"

Emma

We went to greet some people, and they were all well-dressed, exuding a typical air of superiority. But what a mess, all of them had connections to illicit activities with their families, so they weren't any better than anyone else.

Andrew went to greet some of his allies, and I forced a smile; I hated these people, to be honest.

"Is this your wife, Don?" one of the men who seemed to be mobsters asked.

"Yes, this is Emma Campbell, my wife," Andrew DeLuca said, and it caused a strange sensation in me. Even though I knew it was all a lie, hearing Andrew say that I was his wife triggered an inexplicable anxiety.

"Pleasure to meet you, my dear," the man shook my hand, and I forced myself to be polite.

"The feeling is mutual, sir."

The woman accompanying him just stared at me with disdain, and I pretended she wasn't there, irritated.

We leave their presence, and a waiter passed by offering a glass of champagne. I declined, but Andrew immediately grabbed one for me as well.

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