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Chapter 185 Who Was She?

Derek’s voice didn’t come again. All that remained was the lingering hum of a car horn fading into the distance.

Emily leaned back against the seat. When she turned her head, Alexander was standing by the passenger–side door. He kept his right hand hidden behind his back, his gaze fixed steadily on her.

He was likely still angry with her. Alexander didn’t say a single word.

Seeing his silence, Emily pressed her lips together and forced a faint smile. “Thank you.”

Behind his back, Alexander’s palm was covered in blood. He was afraid she would see it, afraid it would bring back something she didn’t need to remember.

But seeing how strained her smile was, irritation flared in him. “If you’re really grateful,” he said sharply, “then hurry up and make good on your promise.”

Emily looked confused. She frowned slightly and asked, “What promise?”

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That only made him angrier. He turned away abruptly and let out a low scoff. “Figure it out yourself.”

With that, he left without hesitation and got into his own

car.

Through the rearview mirror, Emily noticed that there. was a woman sitting in the passenger seat of Alexander’s

car.

She was strikingly beautiful, with long, wavy hair falling over her shoulders. A purple gown hugged her slender

waist.

In both appearance and bearing, she was the kind of beauty rarely seen.

As Alexander got into the car, the woman reached out naturally and took his hand. The two of them looked intimately close.

When the car drove past, Emily could even see Alexander’s hand resting on the woman’s thigh.

Only after the car disappeared from sight did Emily let qua quiet, indifferent smile.

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From the very beginning, she had understood that no matter what Alexander had said to her or done for her, it was never anything lasting, only momentary interest, motivated by whatever benefit he could get.

All the pet names, the birthday gifts, and the careful attentions? What looked like tenderness was simply his standard repertoire.

Alexander never lacked rumors, nor did he ever lack novelty. Someone like him was never going to stop for

anyone.

Once she regained her composure, Emily locked the car doors and drove straight to Carter Manor.

After getting home, she immediately called Vanessa.

“Has Derek tried to contact you recently?”

“He has,” Vanessa said. “Not just contacting me. He forced me to see him.” She paused, her voice tightening. “He sent several messages, saying that if I didn’t show up, he would do something I’d regret for the rest of my life.”

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Vanessa was alarmed. “He actually put his hands on you? Emily, are you okay?”

Emily said she was fine and then added, “Why don’t you come stay at my place for a while?”

Given Derek’s temperament, there was no telling what else he might do.

After thinking it over, Vanessa declined. “I’m doing pretty well right now. Living alone, filming videos now and then, my life feels full.”

Vanessa was a food content creator. She could earn money simply by filming cooking videos at home, editing them, and posting them online.

She had always been free, yet she had been trapped by Derek for eight years.

Emily didn’t push the matter. She only reminded Vanessa to be careful.

As they were about to end the call, Vanessa suddenly said, “There’s an event tomorrow. Come with me.”

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Worried about her safety, Emily agreed, “Okay.”

“Then I’ll see you tomorrow,” Vanessa said.

The next day, Emily got off work early.

Vanessa came to pick her up and took her to get styled.

With time tight, the makeup artist didn’t do anything overly elaborate.

Vanessa chose a white strapless, form–fitting gown for Emily. The dress fell long enough to cover her legs, while the top revealed just the right amount.

Even after having given birth, Emily’s figure remained taut and clean–lined, her silhouette graceful and sharp. Her waist was slender, and simply standing there, she carried a presence that was impossible to ignore.

She already had a striking frame. With light makeup and high heels, standing in front of the mirror, even Vanessa couldn’t help taking a few extra looks.

“Honestly,” Vanessa said as she looped her arm through Emily’s, half joking and half serious, “if Ethan can’t see:20 you like this, then the problem definitely isn’t you.”

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Emily looked at her reflection in the mirror, her gaze pausing for a moment. For an instant, she barely recognized herself.

In five years of marriage, Ethan had never taken her to any formal events, and she had rarely dressed up like this.

Daytime makeup was nothing like evening makeup. Tonight, wrapped in a long gown with her hair falling down her back, Emily’s gentle elegance emerged effortlessly.