Chapter 152

Edgar's eyes were cold as he looked at her. "This is between me and her. If you interfere again, don't bother showing up around me." He knew exactly how Emma felt about him-probably more than anyone else did. But he'd always seen her as nothing more than a sister. Plus, the Russells had business ties with the Shaws. He wouldn't risk damaging that just to draw a line with Emma. Emma's face turned pale for a second. But realizing there wasn't true anger in his voice, she perked up quickly, her cheeks regaining color. She scooted closer to him on the couch and clung to his arm, her tone syrupy sweet. "Got it. I won't even acknowledge that murderer next time. I mean, after everything she's done, how is she still shamelessly out here doing business like nothing happened?" Right then, Ava arrived outside Edgar's office and caught the tail end of that sentence, along with the clear image of the two cozied up together inside. "Murderer? Did I miss something exciting?" Ava leaned against the do