Chapter 16

Ryan was in disbelief at Emma’s answer.

People would kill to be the Monroe heiress and here she is denying it like a simple candy.

“Since you did my background check you must know, I just got divorced…”

“You could be a felon for all I care, Emma. Your status as the Monroe heiress is your birthright, it is not an option or accessory you could deny.”

“Aren’t I dead for everyone? Let it stay that way.”

Emma steeled her gaze as she looked at her supposed brother, her intentions clear.

Looking at her resolute tone, Ryan leaned back in his chair, calming down and gouging her reaction.

“Reason for your denial?”

“I’m not entering that suffocating high society again. I barely escaped unscathed this time, I might not be so lucky the next.”

“Is that all?”

“I already have a family whom I love a lot. They’re enough for me. I want to spend the remainder of my life peacefully with them.”

“Family? The one with whom you’ve cut contact for the last 5 years?”

“Mr. Monroe, I have neither the time for an