When Justin received Alex’s call, he glanced at his watch, estimating their arrival time. Without hesitation, he made his way downstairs to personally wait for them at the front entrance. But instead of Chase and Alex, he was met with someone he least wanted to see—Emma. “Justin, did you know I was coming? Is that why you’re waiting for me here?” Her voice rang out before she even got close, full of excitement. Wearing high heels, she picked up her pace, practically jogging toward him. She had completely erased from memory how, not long ago, Justin had gripped her throat and interrogated her. She had also conveniently forgotten how she had lost her right hand. Or rather, she was deliberately suppressing her emotions. No matter the time or place, she was always careful to maintain the image she had crafted for herself. As she neared him, Justin’s expression darkened with disgust. His brows furrowed slightly, and he instinctively stepped aside, ensuring they wouldn’t ma
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