203: Pressing Questions

At the office the following day, Emma was unfazed by the media storm swirling around her recent outing with Bauer. Despite efforts to quell the rumors, whispers of her alleged involvement with Bauer persisted. Yet, for Emma, the speculation was nothing more than background noise, her focus unwavering on her professional responsibilities. The presence of paparazzi had become an almost expected inconvenience, a testament to her unintended celebrity status. Jada, intrigued by the gossip, couldn't resist broaching the subject, her curiosity piqued by Emma's seemingly nonchalant attitude. "It's bizarre, isn't it?" Jada mused, peering out the window at the lurking paparazzi. "You're not even in the limelight, yet here they are, as if you're the star of the show." Emma chuckled, acknowledging the absurdity of the situation. "It's become a part of the routine, I suppose. But it's your curiosity that surprises me more," she replied, a playful jab at Jada's vested interest. Jada defe