Chapter 217:Family Conflicts and Manipulations

(Erik's POV) I watched as Emma Chase's head tilted sideways, her small face falling directly onto my knee. Her tears soaked through my designer pants, creating an uncomfortable wet patch against my skin. At that moment, I genuinely wanted to throw this troublesome she-wolf out of my car. "She-wolves are so troublesome," I complained irritably to no one in particular. My driver kept his eyes fixed on the road, wisely choosing not to comment. My enforcers maintained a respectful distance, understanding that my patience had worn dangerously thin. I studied the unconscious woman on my knee. She reminded me of another troublesome she-wolf—Scarlett Winters. Both were emotional, easily frightened, and quick to tears. How Roman Thorne managed to tolerate such behavior was beyond my comprehension. With a sigh of annoyance, I carefully lifted Emma and placed her properly on the seat beside me. Her clothes were disheveled from hiding under my legs, her hair tangled from the ordeal we'd just