"William, you're actually kicking me out? Do you even realize who I am? You want me to call Auntie right now? I'll do it!" Emma gave a slight shrug. "Sure, I can make the call for you if you'd like." With that, she sat up straighter, casually reaching for her phone. "William Howard!" Emma glanced up, her expression calm. "You've got some nerve! Fine, you want to play it this way? Just wait, you'll regret this, you hear me? You'll pay for this!" With that, Bernard stormed out of the office, slamming the door so hard it echoed through the room, leaving the poor doorframe trembling in its wake. Typical bully, Emma thought. All bark, no bite. She remembered meeting Mrs. Howard before. That woman would vouch for someone like Bernard only because it gave her a chance to flaunt her status.

