#42

"Lucian, thanks for letting me become Emily’s trainer. I’ll do whatever I can to help her." Scarlett held Lucian’s arm, flashing him a sweet smile. "It also means I’ll be seeing you more often now."

As Emily sat in the passenger seat of Lucian’s car, she anxiously gnawed on her lower lip. She couldn’t wait to go home, where she could have some time to think and relax. The day had been incredibly difficult for her, and the sight of Lucian and Scarlett chatting in front of the White House only added to her frustration. It was as if her mind was being tortured by the constant reminders of her insecurities and doubts…

"You only have to do what you’re told to do."

"You don’t have to remind me." Scarlett stepped closer to Lucian and tiptoed to whisper something in his ear.

"What are you whispering to him?" Emily whispered as she huffed in pain and frustration before running her fingers through her hair.

"Boo!" Laura surprised her by suddenly appearing next to the car window.

Emily was st