Chapter 26

Tyler pulled Emelie into his arms. "Don't worry. I'll handle it. They won't affect you." Emelie looked up at his serious face and couldn't help but smile. "How powerful are you, really?" "You'll find out as time goes on." Tyler's cold demeanor melted instantly as a warm, affectionate smile spread across his face. With Tyler stepping in, it didn't take long before other news stories broke out. The public's focus shifted away from the drama involving Emelie and the Hortons. Both Anthony and Marcelo received warnings. They were officially notified by the authorities to refrain from actions that could potentially damage Emelie's reputation. When they read the warnings, both men's faces darkened. Meanwhile, Connor, deep in his intense training, saw the news as well and knew Tyler had intervened. He didn't act, though. Instead, he gently caressed the image of Emelie's smiling face on his phone screensaver. It had been a long time since he'd seen her. He'd thought time and distance wo