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After they waited outside for nearly half an hour, Emily came from the room. 

Her face was downcast and absent–minded, with blood oozing faintly from her shoulder. 

Spotting her, Alexander strode forward. He was itching to inquire about her shoulder, yet held his tongue. 

It was a no–brainer that Vanessa had done the biting. 

Ordinarily, he’d raise hell, but at this juncture, Vanessa took precedence. 

Michael also cast a concerned look at Emily. “Emily, is Ms. Taylor feeling any better?” he asked, worry lacing his voice. 

Emily tilted her head up, meeting Michael’s gaze. She yearned to berate him for inviting Vanessa in such a questionable way, but the words fizzled out. 

In this whole mess, where was Michael’s fault? 

The real villain was Derek. 

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She wore a calm facade, masking the storm within. 

Alexander was on edge. “Where are you off to?” he probed. 

“Vanessa’s craving some steak from that joint in the south of the city,” Emily replied. 

However, Alexander wasn’t buying it. “We’ve got a kitchen here. I’ll whip up something for her. You just stick with her. It’s late, and I don’t like the idea of you going out alone.” 

Emily swiveled to face him. “But she specifically said she wants the one from there.” 

Alexander went quiet for a moment. 

Then he spoke up, “I’ll tag along with you.” 

Emily fixed him with a look. “Vanessa’s still here. You stay and guard her. I’m scared Derek might make a comeback.” 

Alexander was about to say Michael was enough, but Emily wasn’t in the mood to listen. She spun on her heel and made a beeline for the elevator. 

As Alexander watched her retreating back, a knot of unease formed in his gut. 

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Michael also picked up on Emily’s odd behavior. “Alexander, tail Emily. I can manage here.” 

With that reassurance, Alexander wasted no time and chased 

after her. 

By the time he reached the neighborhood entrance, Emily had already hopped into a taxi. 

Before he could intervene, the taxi took off. 

But the direction it headed was north, not south. 

That’s when Alexander knew for sure Emily had been fibbing. 

Without hesitation, he flagged down a taxi. “Keep up with that one,” he told the driver. 

After about half an hour’s drive, the taxi pulled up in front of a neighborhood. 

Emily alighted and blended in with the crowd going inside. 

Just as she was about to enter, Alexander seized her arm. 

Fury blazed in Alexander’s eyes as he shouted, “What the heck are you planning?” 

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Alexander. Then she feigned innocence, “I’m not up to anything.” 

Alexander’s eyes were as sharp as daggers. Fixated on Emily, he questioned, “Thought you were off to the south side? Yet here we are, up north.” 

Emily took a quick look around and casually responded, “Oops, must’ve taken a wrong turn.” 

It didn’t cross Alexander’s mind whether it was an honest mistake or not. Without hesitation, he gripped her arm. “Time to head back,” he firmly declared. 

But Emily wasn’t having it. “I’m staying put. You go if you want,” she flatly refused. 

The refusal instantly made Alexander read between the lines. 

She’d deliberately come here, no slip–up involved. 

Letting go of her hand, he snapped, “What on earth are you up 

to?” 

Emily’s temper flared. “Can’t you just mind your own 

business?” she hollered. 

A brief moment of shock flashed across Alexander’s face, but 

he quickly regained his resolve. He seized her hand once more. 4/8 

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