Chapter 158

The workers were all busy chatting and eating, so no one noticed anyone entering the cafeteria. Ethan spotted Emma right away, sitting side by side with the workers, chatting casually with her Max and an older man while eating. She looked genuinely content. Max happened to glance at the door and immediately caught sight of Ethan and James. His expression changed, and he quickly leaned in to whisper to Emma, "Ms. Grace, Mr. Hunt from Hunt Corporation is here." "Huh?" Emma was still mid-conversation with the workers and hadn't caught what Max said. She followed his line of sight toward the door. Clatter—Emma's fork slipped from her fingers when she saw Ethan. Ethan watched her reaction with obvious satisfaction and started walking briskly toward her. Max quickly stood up to greet them, and Emma pulled herself together and rose to her feet as well. "You seem to be having a great time eating, Ms. Grace," Ethan said, his tone laced with sarcasm. "Mr. Hunt, welcome. Have you and your assista