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EPISODE SEVENTEEN

Emily was dazed by the drama unfolding before her. She could feel the speed with which her heart raced, and it was as if it would burst out of her chest the next minute.

A part of her wanted so much to wish Mr. Josh away. The stranger, Colbert Lesley, had done so little to aid her misfortune with the Xerxes twins, and she doubts Mr. Josh would be able to do anything to salvage the situation. To Emily, Mr. Josh would only deepen her shit.

However, much to the dismay of the Xerxes twins, Mr. Josh went on. "Yes, Miss Xerxes. I sent Colbert to get the items, and since the items were gotten under my authority, you can make do with them."

"But... but... he’s got no right to be here," Timberline protested.

Hearing this, Emily's cheek burned, and she could feel her neck begin to get hot. Carefully, she adjusted the brown leather scarf wrapped around her neck and forced herself to remain calm. All along, she has kept herself in check, and so she mustn't lose her guard now.

"Yes, he does. And y
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