Chapter 50

John didn't bother explaining. He just turned around, not even glancing at Veda,and headed downstairs.

Veda clenched her fists, her face darkening as if she was sinking into an endless pit. She slowly turned her gaze to Emily.

Emily was lounging on the sofa, lazily yawning. Every move she made screamed elegance.

It was like she was born to be noble. Even after a decade in the countryside,she stiIl commanded respect.

Veda asked, "Emily, have you patched things up with John?"

Emily gave her a quick look. "You should ask John that."

Emily started down the stairs, and Veda trailed after her, saying, "Emily,about the birthday..."

"Veda,you're so fake. Talking to you is exhausting, and I don't want to hear it anymore." Emily paused, shot her a glance, then continued downstairs.

Veda frowned,looking a bit hurt.

Emily went straight downstairs, where Calliope greeted her and asked her to sit beside her. Emily didn't even glance at John.

John's lips were tight, his expression cold. He couldn't believe he felt desire for Emily.

It was like Pandora's box had been opened; just looking at Emily made

him want her!

In a daze, he remembered the only time he had made love with Veda-when he was drunk after finding out that Emily had lost her virginity to someone else and mistook Veda for her.

Even so, he still felt like he had betrayed Emily. A deep sense of guilt,mixed with a bit of male pride, weighed heavily on his chest and forced him to stay away from Emily.

He slowly raised his head, his gaze falling lightly on Emily. At that moment. Emily was talking to Calliope with a gentle expression.

John felt his heart racing uncontrollably. Every smile and frown of Emily's seemed like a seduction to him.

When Veda returned, the atmosphere at the dinner table changed. Except for John, everyone only spoke to Emily.

Although it was Calliope's birthday, Emily strangely received a bunch of expensive gifts.

Emily looked at the deeds in front of her, her mouth twitching, and quickly declined. "Mom, I really can't accept this. You have already given me so many properties, and I can'tlive in all of them."

Calliope insisted, "It's just a house;it's not worth much. If you don't want it, does it mean you don't want to acknowledge me as your mother?"

Emily hesitated for a moment and finally agreed. After all, it was a gesture from the elders.

Veda watched from the side,her lips tight as jealousy surged in her heart.

Emily had promised James not to stay at the Williams Mansion tonight.After dinner, she had a conversation with Calliope and was then called to the study by Wilder to discuss the future of Diamond Glow.

The discussion went on late, and James messaged her asking when she would be back.

Emily looked down and smiled as she replied to James:[Miss me?]

James replied: [Yes. I can't wait for you to come back.]

Then. Emily saw a photo he sent. He seemed to have just taken a shower,with water droplets still on his chest.

His muscles had just the right lines and were very aesthetically pleasing.

Wilder looked at her and said, "Emmy, what are you looking at? Your face is all red."

Emily's face turned even redder. She cleared her throat and quickly put her phone away. "Nothing, Dad. So, where were we? The collaboration with the Golden Birch Group, right? I'll handle it. I'm totally confident in the design proposal."

Wilder smiled warmly. "I've always believed in you. By th resigned. I heard she applied to the Golden Birch Group and

Emily's eyes flickered slightly as she nodded. "Yeah, but it do matter.Veda's words don't carry much weight at Golden Birch."

As it got later, Emily made some vague excuses and left.

Just as she was driving away from the Williams Mansion, Veda suddenly appeared like a ghost at an intersection, startling Emily who almost hit her

by slamming on the brakes.

Emily got out of the car her face cold, and looked at Veda with ley eyes."It you want to die,don't involve me!"

She took a deep breath, rolled her eyes, and turned to get back in the car.but Veda blocked her way.

With red eyes. Veda stared at her. "Why are you trying to seduce John?"

It was rare for Veda to show such a strong side in front of Emily. Emily could see a hint of jealousy and resentment in her expression.

John had indeed been acting strange lately. He should have been wholeheartedly in love with Veda.

After all, when he found out that Veda was the one slandering her, John only helped to apologize for Veda and didn't take any substantial action against her. But John just attempted to kiss her while she was asleep.

With her arms crossed and a cold gaze, leaning against the car, her long legs restless, Emily smiled lightly. "I was just sleeping at home earlier.How could I be seducing him? Since Johnis your man, you should be the one managing him. Don't come to provoke me."

Veda's eyes were cold. "John doesn't love you anymore. What happened just now was just because he was possessed. Don't delude yourself into thinking he still cares about you. You two can never reconcile!"

Emily sneered. Since she returned, Veda had always been in control in front of her, because Veda had absolute confidence. Aiden and Mia doted on her. John put her first, and she enjoyed everyone's favor. It was rare to see Veda in such a state of loss of control.

Emily leaned comfortably against the car.

"Back then, John gave up everything for you. You were his true love in the eyes of others. Some even said that Johin is a man of deep, unwavering affection. But now, it seems that John is not that into you after all. He is just an ordinary man with the flaw of getting tired of the old and seeking the new."

Emily glanced at Veda, exuding charm in her eyes and smile.

"Veda,you have everything. You're even willing to be with him without any formal title. Why are you so fixated on John? Or are you just trying to take something away from me? Do I cast such a shadow over your heart?"

Veda's expression changed unpredictably at Emily's words. She had never known that Emily could speak like this. She couldn't outwit Emily, but her emotions were stretched to the breaking point, reaching a critical point.

"I am anonymous because of you. John doesn't love you. So why do you have to hang around him? As long as you two divorce, he will definitely marry me."

Emily narrowed her eyes, her gaze changing significantly