Chapter 48

Veda's head was spinning. She could be herself around John because she knew he couldn't stand Emily.

But after Emily went to the hospital and showed some proof, John started ghosting her and ignoring her feelings.

Veda felt like a total fool.

Her voice got all shaky. "I just wanted to have kids with you from the start.

I'd never mess around with my body or our future kids. John, you know how much I love you. I'm even willing to be seen as the other woman.

But you still don't believe me."

Knowing Veda couldn't have kids, John felt a pang of sympathy.

He quickly said, "I won't let you suffer."

John's change in attitude left Veda cold. Before heading home from abroad,

he had kept promising he'd make her his wife. But now, with more contact with Emily,he was all wishy-washy.

Veda pressed her lips together. That issue had always been a sore spot for her. If John found out all the misunderstandings between him and Emily were her doing, he'd definitely hate her.

She needed to push for their divorce. And the only way to do that was to mess with Emily.

Veda only knew that Emily and John were separated, and Emily had left the Williams Mansion. She didn't know their marriage was a sham. For Emily and John, it wasn't something to brag about. So Aiden and Mia didn't know either.

And now. Veda had a plan.

Emily sat in James's car, leaning against the window, watching the scenery go by. Her eyes were half-closed, like she didn't care about anything. But James knew she was upset.

James wrapped his arm around her waist, his fingers playing with a sensitive spot. His voice was low. "Emily, I won't let you think about other men."

Emily looked at him. lifting his chin with her hand. "James, you used to be so sweet and clingy. Why are you so bossy now?"

James used to fake cry in front of her for some silly reasons,squeezing out a few tears to get his way. Now, he was all bossy and demanding.

James gazed at Emily's beautiful face, pretending to be obedient. "If I wasn't sweet before, how could I mnake you never want to leave me?"

James knew Emily responded better to kindness than toughness. Only by being sweet could heleave a mark on her heart.

Emily blinked, her eyes tracing James's sharp jawline, straight nose, and finally landing on his light brown eyes.

James was as noble and aloof as ever. If it weren't for his good looks,Emily wouldn't have spent so much money on him. Honestly,she hadn't lost out. James was great in bed.

Emily got in the mood. She slowly reached out, her fingers sliding across his face and down to his Adam's apple. When she reached lower, she suddenly touched his necklace.

She'd seen this necklace three years ago, and James never took it off except

when they were making love.

Emily took off the necklace from his neck. There was a plain ring on it.with some words engraved inside, but from her angle, she couldn't see clearly.

Emily twirled the plain ring around her finger and asked, "Did someone else give you this ring? What's the story behind it?"

It looked a bit rusty, and with James's means, he wouldn't wear a rusty ring unless it meant something.

James grabbed her wandering hand, his Adam's apple bobbing, cheeks turning a bit red, the blush spreading tohis ears.

He looked at her with a smirk and said, "Yeah, it was a gift. Does it bother you?"

Emily shook her head. "Just curious."

She remembered John's expression earlier and suddenly laughed.

James looked down at her. "What's got you so happy?"

In a good mood, Emily teased him, "It's all because of you, of course."

James pursed his lips, feeling a bit touched.

When they got to James's office, Emily put down the roses and realized she had forgotten her sketchpad.

She was about to call her assistant, but James held her hand. "Forget the design today. I'll give you two more days. Just stay with me today. Is that okay,Emily?"

James's warm breath tickled her ear, like sticky candy. The warmth of his body pressed against her thighs, impossible to ignore.

Emily turned around, staring at him. James's eyes were gentle and full of desire.

She wanted to refuse, but he didn't give her a chance.

Sunlight streamed through the French windows,filling the office.

James undressed her piece by piece. Her hands roamed his chest, slowly pushing him onto the sofa.

Just as things were heating up, there was a sudden knock on the door.Ryan's urgent voice came through. "Mr. James Smith, Mr. Marcus Smith is here."

James frowned, wanting to continue, but Marcus's voice was already outside.

James knew Marcus well. If he didn't respond or go out to see him,Marcus would definitely barge in.

Emily chuckled, her hands holding his already hard member,her lips curving into a smile. "Looks like we're out of time. Mr. Smith, what now?"

James stood up,lifting Emily, and without warning, entered her. Emily,caught off guard,let out a soft moan.

She quickly adapted to his size, but the position they were in was intense.With each step James took, Emily felt like electricity was coursing through her body.

Her breasts pressed against his chest, revealing a deep cleavage,

particularly enticing.

Emily blushed and kissed James, her face full of shyness. Once back in the dark room,James laid her on the bed, mking her nipple into his mouth.nibbling delicately and fiercely.

The stimulation was too much for Emily, causing her to moan seductively.

A minute later, James finally let her go. Emily stared at him. He had never been this anxious beforeprobably because his brother was outside.

He was more tense than usual. There was a sense of forbidden pleasure since James likely didn't want his family to know about her.

She urged him, "Be careful. My clothes are still outside."