Chapter 122


    122: An Unwee Encounter


    Nathan hesitated, caught off guard by Alex’s sudden inquiry about Emma’s whereabouts, “Well, I… um,


    I’m not quite sure, Alex.”


    Alex, sensing Nathan’s difort, decided not to delve deeper. “Let’s focus on tonight’s agenda,” he


    suggested, putting the matter aside for now.


    Nathan, still reeling from the unexpected question, murmured, “It’s rather surprising, isn’t it? Emma


    seems to be mingling quite closely with a few gentlementely. First, it was Wayne, and now, who


    knows?”


    Alex’s icy stare immediately silenced him, a clear indication that the topic was off–limits.


    Lillian, seizing the opportunity, pointed towards the gathering around the head of the Southern Group.


    “Look, isn’t that Emma over there with Wayne? Maybe they’re trying to corner you, Alex. Should we go


    and have a word?”


    Her insinuation added ayer of tension, but Alex merely nced at her, his gaze piercing yet


    dismissive, before steering Nathan towards Mr. Rhodes.


    Upon their approach, Emma and Wayne were already trying to steer the conversation towards potential


    coboration, only to be met with Mr. Rhodes’s adept deflections.


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    When Alex and Nathan joined the group, Mr. Rhodes greeted them with a polite nod, acknowledging


    Alex’s previous disinterest in any cooperation.


    Emma, recognizing the undercurrents of the situation, decided it was time to withdraw, signaling Wayne


    to do the same.


    Wayne, reflecting on their interaction, mused, “It appears Alex might have a prior arrangement with


    Southern Group. But that’s irrelevant to us. We have our own paths to carve, independent of Southern


    Group’s affiliations.”


    Emma concurred, acknowledging the need to focus on their own objectives rather than getting


    entangled in a rivalry with Alex for Southern Group’s favor.


    After bidding their farewells, Emma found herself in the backyard for a moment of solitude, only to be


    confronted by Lillian.


    Lillian, harboring a grudge, saw this as an opportune moment. “Running away so soon, Emma? We


    haven’t caught up in ages. And, oh, thanks for the ‘help‘ with my arm. It’s been a real ordeal,” she said,


    her voice dripping with sarcasm.


    Emma, unfazed by Lillian’s provocation, made it clear she had no interest in dredging up the past.


    There’s really nothing left for us to discuss, Lillian. I suggest you focus on moving forward, rather than


    clinging to old grievances.”


    122 An Unwee Encounter