Chapter 40

　　Emily turned around to look at the man who talked to her with sharp eyes. The man was startled. He couldn't help but put down his hand.

　　"Who are you?" Emily was a bit angry. She had been disturbed by different men from the beginning of the party, and she was running out of patience.

　　The man in front of her looked not bad, but his eyes seemed obscene and evil, making her feel unpleasantly greasy. She felt like a prey being targeted by a predator.

　　From not afar, someone noticed them.

　　"Isn't that the son of the Carter family? I heard he was in trouble and had been grounded. He's out so soon?"

　　"You're right. It's Austin. He's notorious for being cruel to women. They are practically his toys."

　　"How did you know?"

　　"Don't you use Twitter? There were a lot of leaks, but the Carters made them go away."

　　"Emily doesn't have the Hopkinson family behind her anymore. This will not end up well for her."

　　Derek happened to be nearby, so he heard their discussion. He frowned and loo