Knowing he could not win against his wife, Jayden surrendered.
Setting his priorities straight, he turned to Emma, apologetically. “I’m sorry my wife isn’t comfortable eating around strangers. Why don’t you join us next time?”
Emma frowned at his behavior.
She never expected him to blatantly chase her out. But now that he had, it would be unwise to linger behind.
“It’s alright,” she replied, her tone generous, as if she were brushing off the situation.
Then, pretending that Nina didn’t exist in the room, she offered a casual wave in Jayden’s direction. “See you around,” she added before leaving.
Jayden acknowledged her with a simple nod.
As the door closed behind Emma, the room fell into silence.
Jayden’s hand tugged at Nina’s, urging her to follow him inside his office. However, t
