A tremor coursed through Emma's body as her gaze settled on Tina, bracing herself for a jest or quip to break the tension. However, her companion remained silent."How did you come upon this information?" Emma's voice was barely a whisper, her expression a mixture of fear and disbelief.Tina hesitated, her gaze flickering downwards towards her fidgeting hands. With a deep breath, she raised her eyes to meet Emma's. "The officer who was keeping watch over me at the hospital...we got to talking more than we probably should have," she confessed, a blush creeping across her cheeks. Normally, Emma would have teased her about it, injecting a playful remark to lighten the mood. But now, she felt as though the ground had given way beneath her.Emma's mind raced, her mouth opening but no words coming out. She was too stunned to formulate a response.Emma's hands trembled as she gripped the edge of the hospital bed attempting to stand up. "I can't resign," she declared, shaking her head in disa
Flashes of his sneering countenance, the pain from hitting her head in his office, the yelling and curses from him, the flurry of blows he gave her on her stomach as she yelled in pain, the frigid and sterile hospital chamber where she received news of her loss, these images flooded Emma's mind as she stood before Ethan, her anger steaming. She exhaled slowly and turned to face him fully, her gaze piercing and fearless. "I was anticipating your presence, Mr. Ethan," she uttered, her voice steady yet laced with a fiery rage underneath. "In fact, I was quite eager to meet the man responsible for battering me so mercilessly, causing me to lose my unborn child." The words hung heavy in the air, a palpable tension emanating among the gathered guests. Ethan's smirk faltered, an unreadable shadow passing over his features. Emma saw Lucas shift away momentarily from the corner of her eye, his jaw clenched tightly and his fists balled up. She berated herself for letting it slip. The plan
Mr. Mario's eyes softened. "Do not worry, no harm will befall you anymore. My men are exhaustively pursuing every lead to uncover the culprit," he stated, his voice steady and reassuring. Mr. Mario's attention shifted to Lucas, and he raised an eyebrow. "And who is this handsome man with you?" Emma opened her mouth to respond, but Mr. Mario's eyes widened in recognition before she could speak. His recognition did not go unnoticed by Lucas, who firmly gripped his hand and calmly stated, "I am Lucas, Emma's boyfriend." Mr. Mario's satisfaction was evident as he exclaimed, "Ah, the heir to the Sinclair empire! It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Sinclair." He extended his hand with a broad smile. Lucas and Emma exchanged a knowing look before Mr. Mario continued, "We definitely made the right choice. It's good to see you, Mr. Sinclair. We hope that Emma might one day convince you to collaborate with us on a business deal." "Indeed, that is in my plan," Emma added confidently, givi
Lucas came beside Emma, his hand gently resting on her arm. "Emma, what's going on? Why are you so distraught?" Emma gazed at the two men still talking, never for once looking at Lucas, her head shaking in a silent declaration. "I can't explain now. Please, wait here for me." In an instant, Mr. Mario turned his back to Mr. Ethan, a storm of frustration etched on his face as he stormed towards the exit. Emma's heart sank, dread filling her as she tried to decipher what this meant for her. Mr. Ethan rose from his seat, his actions composed and unhurried as he made his way to the front of the auditorium. With a quick gesture, he took the microphone from Trevor, his expression marred with a deep frown as he tapped it for attention. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your undivided attention, please," his voice echoed through the speakers, confident and smooth. "I have an important announcement and correction to make." Emma's mind raced, every possible scenario spiraling through her t
Emma's face gradually begin to turn pale, "What is the meaning of this?" "I highly doubt a CEO would be so ignorant," Ivanka retorted, her words sharp and direct. Emma could feel her heart rate increase, a rush of heat creeping up her neck, but she couldn't let Ivanka see that she was getting to her."You terminated 'Lucas's unborn child' which we got to know wasn’t actually his. There is no evidence of you having a child anywhere," Emma fired back, turning on her heel to get the hell away from the devil who had wanted to ruin her night.She muttered under her breath, the words a feeble shield against the turmoil raging inside her. She was not prepared to handle any more madness, not from Trevor, his father or Ivanka."Her name is Kayla. She is beautiful and she has his dark hair and eyes" Ivanka called after her, her voice halted Emma's steps.Emma didn't turn to look at ivanka, she's ready to let Ivanka see her trembling lips and teary eyes. Her heart pound loudly in her chest. Co
Emma's chest heaved with frustration as she struggled to contain her anger. With one final glare at Ivanka, she turned on her heel and stormed away.As she maneuvered through the bustling crowd of attendees and out of the hall going over to where Lucas's car was parked, her mind churned. The encounter with Ivanka played over and over in her mind, each word and gesture etched into her memory. She had been deceived, and she had fallen for it foolishly. She couldn't imagine how Lucas would feel.Lost in contemplation, Emma collided with someone, the impact nearly throwing her off balance. Startled, she looked up to see a figure striding hurriedly towards the parking lots filled with vehicles."Excuse me," Emma called out, but the person didn't pause or acknowledge her apology.Frowning, Emma's eyes landed on an envelope lying on the ground where the stranger had been standing. Intrigued, she bent down to retrieve it, her fingers trembling slightly as she examined it, her name inscribed o
Lucas's eyes darkened as she leaned in, capturing his lips in a smooth, unhurried kiss.The embrace of her mouth on his deepened, full of passion and urgency. Letting him taste the flavor of the wine in her mouth. Lucas hungered for more, pulling Emma tighter against him, eagerly exploring every inch of her body, his hands hungrily grasping at her backside. His tongue gaining entrance into her sweet mouth and she welcomed him in eagerly, her own tongue dancing in perfect rhythm with his.With a primal need, Lucas lifted Emma up with ease, her legs instinctively wrapping around his waist as their bodies melded together in a tight embrace. The sound of tearing fabric echoed through the car as Lucas ripped at Emma's dress, his urgency seemingly unstoppable. He paused, his expression apologetic as he gazed at Emma."To hell with the dress," Emma growled, her voice thick with desire as she impatiently tore at the fabric, eager to feel Lucas's touch on her skin. Ignoring the damage, she al
Emma ascended higher, her breaths quick and shallow. She gripped Lucas's back, her nails imprinting on his skin as waves of euphoria engulfed her.Her awareness heightened as she sensed him expanding within her, his thrusts growing harder and faster, she knew his release was clos3. For a split second, panic flooded her thoughts, and she almost voiced her request for him to withdraw. But before any words could escape, a surge of heat flooded her as his heated fluid was deposited into her.A moan escaped her lips, mingling with his groan of satisfaction. She clung to him, feeling Lucas's body trembling, his head buried in the curve of her neck, the rhythmic pounding of his heart against her chest.Moments passed, the only sound their ragged breaths. Lucas's erection remained inside her, and she could feel him hardening once again.At last, she whispered, "You came inside me," she told him, her fingers rakes through the back of his head.Lucas's eyes fluttered open, his gaze drifting to