But the real challenge was figuring out how to escape the ocean without being discovered and make her way abroad. Hiring a team from overseas sounded promising, but could they truly be trusted?
As Emily was wracking her brain over these issues, her phone buzzed.
Unlocking it, she saw a message from Sean. Before she could open it, her phone lit up with an incoming call from him.
“Emily,” Sean’s voice was soft and reassuring, “I’m sorry for making you worry these past few days. My dad forced me to join a project and took my phone away. I just got it back now that the project’s done.”
“It’s fine as long as you’re okay. I’m sorry for dragging you into this mess,” Emily replied, her tone tinged with guilt.
Sean frowned on the other end of the line. “This has nothing to do with you. It’s all Justin’s fault for being such a jerk! He didn’t hurt you, did he?”
“No,” Emily replied, feigning a lighthearted tone.
It was just that Justin continued to keep her as his mistress, u
