Chapter 78: The Threat

Emily was shocked, not only by seeing Christine again, but also by what she was trying to imply.

"We didn't cost you your job twice," Emily said.

Byron looked at the former journalist with contempt. "I admit, the first time was all me, and I'm proud of it. But don't blame us for losing your job a second time."

This was an exclusive event with luxurious decor and the most delicious foods. Emily enjoyed them to a certain extent as she got to attend a few, but sometimes the people at these events were not as high-class as the tone of the event seemed to imply. Christine seemed to worm her way into these things for the sake of appearing elegant and high-faluting.

"I don't know how you did it," Christine hissed venomously, "but I'm sure it was you. My magazine got completely shut down."

"Maybe it deserves to be shut down for publishing lies," Byron retorted.

"Let's not get sucked into another mess," Emily said, trying to pull him away.

"You're right," Byron said, "Nice seeing you,