440: Unbearable Tensions

--- Emma wanted to speak, but the two men didn’t give her a chance. They were busy arguing again, each trying to win her favor. Emma felt extremely awkward, stuck between them. No matter what she did, it seemed to make things worse. She decided to act like she didn’t notice, hoping they’d stop. "Alright, if you two can’t eat properly, you can both leave," Wayne finally said, his voice stern. The men stopped immediately. Their behavior today was childish, but understandable since they were rivals, each trying to impress Emma. Emma sighed in relief, thankful to her eldest brother for intervening. She glanced gratefully at Wayne and then shot a glare at Maxwell, who smirked in return. Dinner was quieter after that. Just as they were finishing, their father called to say his flight was delayed and he wouldn’t make it home tonight. He asked them to have dinner and take care of the guest. The siblings decided to keep Alex’s presence a secret from their father. They knew he’d be furious