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

The document unlocked, revealing a recording of a woman who bore an uncanny resemblance to Emma. A chill ran through her as she watched. Memories of the news reports about the woman who was recently found dead, the same woman Lucas mentioned to her, flooded her mind. Emma took a deep breath, trying to steady herself as she fixated on the screen. The woman in the video was bound to a chair, her chest heaving with each ragged breath. Her teary eyes were wide with terror, scanning the room in fear. "I don't know what they want from me," she wailed, her voice cracking. "I've told them I'm not you, but they won't let me go." Emma's stomach turned, a nauseating feeling overwhelmed her. "They want me dead," the woman continued, her gaze shifting to the side as if someone off-camera had uttered something. She turned her attention back to the camera, her face contorted with desperation, a plea for help. "But you need to put an end to whatever you're doing. More people are going to die beca

A surge of fear coursed through her veins, realizing the gravity of her foolish choice. As Emma stepped on the gas, she came to a sudden realization that it was too late. A loud bang rang out as a bullet tore through her tire, causing the car to screech to an abrupt halt. She jerked forward, narrowly avoiding hitting her head. Glancing at the side mirror, she saw a hooded figure approaching her. Panic seized her, knowing she had to act quickly. Emma's hands trembled as she struggled with her seat belt, finally releasing it with a metallic click. She flung open the door and rolled out, hitting the hard pavement with a thud. Pain shot through her shoulder, but she could barely focus over the sound of another gunshot. "Come out, Emma. You were warned, but you chose not to listen," the hooded man's voice was calm, almost taunting. Emma bit her lip, flattening herself against the ground, her breaths shallow and rapid. She could feel the coarse asphalt beneath her palms, the cool air pi

Before Emma could say a word, Lucas beat her to it, "You just deceived a police officer, Emma!" His voice was a harsh, barely contained. "What are you up to? What if your sibling gets abducted for real?" Emma's gaze met his not liking the way he falred up at her, she knew Lucas had been sensitive about the way she tries not to get in involved in her revenge mission, "The Maddox family has been carrying out heinous acts for years, and what has the law enforcement done about it? Nothing!" Her voice trembled with a mix of fury and despair. "Do you really think they haven't connected the dots by now? They are protecting him! Ethan is not an ordinary man. He has everyone in the police force in this country on his payroll, i can't trust the police." Lucas gripped the steering wheel, knuckles turning pale. "Still, all of this... that's why I begged you not to work for him!" His voice cracked with emotion. "Now see what a mess you're in, Emma. Dragging your sibling into it as well!" E

"What is the meaning of this?" he demanded, his voice sharp. "You've fired the secretary that Mr. Ethan assigned? You've only been here for one day and already you're abusing your power?"Emma leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms over her chest. A bitter chuckle escaped her lips. "Last time I checked, you were merely Mr. Ethan's PA, not mine. Have I missed something?"Her words lingered in the air, causing the PA to pause for a moment, taken aback. His eyes widened and then narrowed as he processed her defiance. He attempted to retort, but Emma's unwavering gaze stopped him short. "I don't understand. What are you implying?" He scoffed, his face a mixture of confusion and irritation as he glared at Emma.Emma's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of amusement dancing within them. "I simply asked a question. Did I miss something? Weren't you employed as Mr. Ethan's PA?" She rose gracefully from her seat, and made her way around the table, leaning casually against it with her arms c