Chapter 42

In the afternoon, Michael sent a text. Emma saw it right after getting off work, grabbed her bag, and headed out to catch a ride. "See you tomorrow, Emma!" "Bye!" Smiling, she waved to the colleague saying goodbye. But just as she stepped out of the building, an unexpected scene greeted her. Ivy suddenly rushed toward her, clutching a bucket. Emma stood frozen, confused and not quite processing what was going on. Michael, who wasn't far off, spotted the scene. His face changed in an instant. He bolted toward Emma and threw himself forward, protecting her just in time. The red paint that Ivy had meant to throw at Emma splattered uselessly on the ground instead. Emma was still frozen in shock, trying to piece together what just happened. Security arrived and quickly restrained Ivy. "Let me go! Emma, you snake! You stole everything from me! No one will hire me—my reputation's ruined because of you!" Ivy screamed like she'd lost it, struggling hard as the guards held her back. Emma just st