473: The Banquet

"I know why this woman is here," Emma said with a confident smile, her eyes glinting with understanding. "Besides, she looks so much like me. Don’t worry about me. Even though I’m part of Clarke Zodiac’s plan, it might also be part of mine. Since both of us have a plan, he’s an indispensable part. We should maximize his value." Jada, though initially worried, felt reassured by Emma’s confidence. However, her thoughts drifted to another pressing matter. "Desmond has been on a business trip abroad lately. But yesterday, Viola accidentally mentioned some domestic affairs on the phone with him. He might return soon. Have you thought about how to explain the situation with Alex to him? Desmond won’t miss such an opportunity, you know his intentions." Jada hadn’t mentioned this before, thinking it wasn’t her concern. But now, with Emma entangled in the situation and Desmond’s potential return, things seemed to be getting more complicated. She thought Desmond might be better off staying a