A bitter scoff escaped Trevor's mouth the moment he saw Emma, "Are you presently tracking my movements?" Trevor's penetrating gaze fixated on Emma, enough to elicit discomfort from her."Pardon me? You're the one residing in the opposite house to mine, yet you feel the need to interrogate me?" Emma gave a small laugh, she shook her head in unbelief, it seems as though it wasn't enough seeing hum since after their breakup in his father's office, but seeing him in her apartment which makes it twice in one day was more than enough and she could not wait for the day to pass away."How benevolent of my father to offer you shelter. Pathetic," Trevor sneered, oozing disdain as he eyed her from head to toe, emanating hostility."At least I'm not promiscuous,, a deceiver, a despicable person, a perpetrator of domestic violence, and a manipulator, all rolled into one," Emma countered, her arms folded as she stood her ground, staring him down."What did you just call me?" Trevor advanced toward

Strong arms hugged her, drawing her away from the unfolding scene. The prick of a needle pierced her skin as the nurses administered a sedative. She could feel herself drifting into oblivion as the world blurred before her.♠︎♠︎♠︎♠︎Upon awakening, the sterile smell of the hospital overwhelmed Emma's nostrils. Lucas stood by her bedside, fretful and relieved.“You're awake,” he whispered, gingerly brushing her clammy skin.“He's dead... because of me,” Emma croaked, silent tears cascading down her cheeks, accusing herself.Lucas held her tightly, providing wordless solace as she wept into his shoulder, each sob wracking her body.She cried until her tears ran dry until the nurses returned with another dose of sedative. As the medication dragged her back into the abyss, the weight of her culpability bore down on her, unrelenting and suffocating.When she woke again, the throbbing in her head had faded to a distant pang, but the emptiness persisted, a void that threatened to consume her

At the sudden revelation, Emma averted her gaze from the screen of her laptop, her thoughts spinning as she attempted to comprehend the bone chilling article she had just read. To her astonishment, both Sheryl and Damien, the investigators who had delved into the enigmatic depths of the Maddox empire, had met their demise within a mere four months. An upheaval of nausea gripped her, prompting her to rise from her seat and traverse the quiet room with a frenzied gait.How had they become aware that she and Damien were probing the Maddox empire? They had always exercised caution, meeting in secluded areas outside of the city as she can vividly remember and communicating discreetly through disposable phones. She hadn't even dared to use her own phone to contact Damien after their last communication. So how had the situation devolved to this point?As she paced back and forth, memories came flooding back, each one a piercing realization. Damien had once used his regular phone to call her

As the elevator door slid open, Tina's eyes locked onto Trevor's, brimming with animosity, fury, and a shadowy emotion before vanishing into the the elevator.With a heavy heart, Trevor turned to Emma, searching for words to convey his the numerous emotion he was feeling, one moment he was furious and ready to turn Emma's world upside down again, and the next moment, he found himself helpless and heartbroken. When Ivanka had revealed her decision to terminate their child in the continous pursuit of her modeling career, it had crushed him, their argument had led to a fist of fight. So, when Tina had shared the news of her unexpected pregnancy after a one night stand with her, it had filled him with immense joy. Now, her decision to have aborted the baby without consulting him shattered him all over again.Feeling numb, Trevor got up from his chair and headed towards the elevator, stealing a final glance at Emma before the doors closed.As Emma sat on her office chair, gazing at the bli

Lucas's eyes widened in disbelief, his hand reaching out to touch her arm. "I could never, Emma. I truly love you, I never knew who you were the moment I saw you at the bar until the paparazzi news. That's why I wanted to protect you from it all. I didn't want you to think that."Emma faltered as Lucas's words sunk in. She softened, meeting his gaze as Emma slumped her shoulders, sighing heavily as she took in the familiar room. It looked the same as her previous visit, but everything felt different now.Lucas pulled her into his embrace, providing the comfort she desperately needed. "I'm sorry," he whispered, " I'm sorry baby"She leaned into him, seeking comfort in his body heat. "You should have informed me. It brings embarrassment to me to learn of this now.""I understand," Lucas murmured, gently rocking her in an effort to calm her pain.Emma took a deep breath, steeling herself to disclose her burden. "I am aware that you may be curious about my connection with Damien. However