Chapter 36

Emily's heart was pounding like crazy. She quickly snapped a few photos with her phone and got out of there as fast as she could. Back at the villa, staring at the pictures in her hand, her fingers trembled. So this was the kind of woman James liked? She laughed bitterly, equal parts amused and disgusted. It felt like watching a bad joke, but somehow, it still made her furious for him. A storm of feelings twisted inside her, and in that moment, it hit her—she'd never really let him go. She had loved James deeply, too deeply… and now, she hated him with the same intensity. Sophie cheating on him felt like the perfect revenge. Twisted as it was, she felt vindicated. But that guy Sophie was with… why did he look so familiar? While she was lost in thought, Daniel walked in. “You're just in time,” Emily said, glancing up. “I need a favor. Can you have someone keep an eye on Sophie? I want a full report—any man she's been with, I want to know.” Daniel's face stiffened slightly. “Emily, are y