The very next day, Nathan waited outside Emma’s agency building. He leaned against a lamppost, hands in his pockets, his expression calm as he scanned the entrance. He knew she’d come out soon—after all, they had an agreement. A few minutes later, he spotted her stepping out of the building, a file in one hand and a colleague by her side. She wore sleek black heels that clicked sharply against the pavement, perfectly complementing her fitted black dress. Nathan couldn’t help but think she wasn’t just dressing for professionalism but also for the audience it attracted. He scoffed. Typical Emma. “I brought a legal representative that would accompany you to the site,” Emma said as soon as she reached him. “I will not be following you there to display foolishness.” He smirked. “You are the

