MasukChapter 51EMMA POV ‘I’ll come pick you up’Cole pulled over in front of me a few minutes after his text came in.I didn't want to ask him for help, but I didn't have a choice, so I had to reach out to him.“I'm so sorry for bothering you. I guess I owe you for this again," I sighed as I hopped in beside him."Hmm,” he just hummed."You should fasten your seatbelt,” he said, not looking at me."Oh, right…” I quickly reached for the seatbelt, but struggled to touch it as my body was already aching all over.“Let me help with that…” he said, and before I could say anything, he suddenly leaned in, his body brushing against mine.I leaned back into the seat, my heart pounding, fingers tightening on my thighs, and as his finger brushed against my skin, I felt a spark inside me.My heart continued racing even long after he pulled away. Shit! What's wrong with me?The drive was in total awkward silence, and after twenty minutes, we were already in his apartment."I'm sorry once again for b
Chapter 50EMMA POV Reporters were already swarming outside the villa by the time I stepped outside, waiting to interview me.This wasn't part of the plan, but thankfully, Cole was there to sneak me into his car, and Marcus left to drop Chloe at home.I sat beside Cole in the car, staring outside the window as the city blurred past us. A smile crept up my face as memories of earlier clawed back into my mind. The look on their faces. I hadn't been that satisfied in my entire life like I was at that moment.The car came to a halt, snapping me back to reality.I looked out through the window. Cole was already parked in front of our gate.“Thanks for the ride… I owe you for tonight,” I said, then stepped out of the car.He just nodded and drove off, my eyes lingered on his car until he was out of my sight.I sighed. He didn't say a word to me all through the ride. Not even about what happened earlier. Did he have nothing to ask?With a heavy sigh, I turned on my heel and headed inside.
Chapter 49EMMA POV “Mr Cole? What's he doing here?" Chloe's faint voice echoed in my ear as my eyes fixed on Cole.He stood across the room in a perfectly tailored black tuxedo, a pale grey waistcoat that hugged his broad chest. The light caught the gold pin hanging on his tie, and somehow, that small detail made him look dangerously elegant.For a moment, I forgot how to breathe.Fucking hell! What's his business with being so damn hot?His gaze caught mine, before he started walking over to me.Chloe's nails dug into my dress as she hyperventilated. "He's staring at you… Oh, my God, Emma! He's coming to you,”I couldn't move. Couldn't look away.He paused in front of me, hands in his pockets, and eyes locked on me.My throat tightened. I opened my mouth, but no words came out."I hope I'm not late…” he looked around briefly, then back to me. He didn't smile, but a small smirk played at the corner of his lips.“I… I thought you… I mean, you said you were busy. How come you're here?
Chapter 48EMMA POV The day I've been waiting for was finally here. I stood before the mirror in my room, staring at my reflection. A black stoned fitted gown, black heels, black purse, and a black lipstick to compliment the dress.Yes… I am officially severing my ties with the Whitcomb today, so it's only normal that I mourn it, right?Mom and dad already left for the party with Eleanor, leaving me behind… Just like that did back then. They told me to find my way there. They needed to take Eleanor to look around first before the party began.The truth is, I didn't want to go with them either.Jeffery’s call came in.“Hey, Jeff?" I pressed the phone to my ear.“I've sent the paintings to them now," his voice echoed through the phone, and a smile crept up my face.“Thank you, Jeff," “You know you've been acting really weird lately, right, Emma? Why did you move the paintings when it's being launched and probably auctioned today?" “I just had them delivered to their new owner," I wa
Chapter 47EMMA POV “Are you really planning to marry Cole?" He asked for the second time, his eyes didn't leave mine.I stared at him quietly, then a smirk curled my lips. “What do you think?" He blinked, then huffed, running his fingers through his hair.“Chloe… You can't do this, alright? You can't do this to me. Think about everything we've been through—”"Oh, please, Daniel… We've been through nothing," I rolled my eyes angrily.“This is unfair, Emma. You've been treating me like a piece of shit when I don't even deserve this from you—”"For a man who wants to marry to inherit a share of his grandfather's property, I think you should tell me the kind of treatment you really deserve,”Colors drained from his face. "Huh?”I chuckled softly. "What? Did you think I'm dumb and wouldn't catch on?" His lips parted and trembled, but no words came out.I sighed and stood up. “Eleanor is still a Whitcomb… and fortunately for you, she would give anything to be married to you. Why not mak
Chapter 46RESTAURANT; DAYEMMA POV “What! You're not out of your mind, are you?" Chloe shrieked, her eyes widening."What do you mean you want to go back there?” She huffed before running her fingers through her hair."That doesn't make sense, alright? We were lucky last time, but what if we're not this time? You're going to be in trouble!” She said between gritted teeth, glaring hard at me."It's important, Chloe—”"More important than your life?” She cut me off, and I bit my lip.She leaned in, eyes locked on me, "Girl, your dad is scary. He might do something crazy to you if you're caught!”"I don't know what is in that basement, but if it's something worth hiring those heavily armed guards for, then trust me, it's also worth taking a life for,” she added, and I sighed.She's right. Maybe I should give up on it… At least for now. I can still partly screw them over even without that for now.“Fine! I won't do it," I sighed.My mind drifted to the USB drive. I guess I'm going to ke
EMMA POV“Hey, sis… do you have a minute to spare?”Eleanor stepped in front of me, arms crossed over her chest, her gaze fixed on me. A faint smirk curved at the corner of her lips.I looked at her for a moment, then simply walked past her without saying a word.But before I could get far, her fin
EMMA POV I walked into the private lounge, my phone held tightly in my palm. I paused when I saw Cole. He stood by the window, staring outside, and sipping from a glass of wine. I cleared my throat as he lifted the glass to his lips, “hey…” He paused and turned, our eyes locked across the
Emma Whitcomb “You're crying,” My hand flew to my face, and I quickly wiped my tears with a light chuckle, “oh… sorry about that…” I paused, my eyes flicking back to the painting briefly, and as I turned back to face him, a small smile stretched round my lips, “the painting was too beautiful
Emma Whitcomb ‘Be ready by 9am. My assistant is picking you up’ That was the only text Cole sent to me after two weeks… not even a hi. My eyes lingered on the text for a moment, then I clicked on his profile. His account was private, and verified with six hundred thousand followers. Wow! How







