Hearing this, Emma fiddled with her glass several times before speaking up, "I'm not like Ivy. I've got Sera, and even if he cheats, I'd forgive him." After a pause, she continued, "Besides, you know the score between her and me. You think I'm the right person to help you dump Ivy?" Nathaniel scoffed, "After being upfront with you, you're still playing your cards close to your chest? I know what you want—you're after getting your stuff back. Having a strong ally like me would only make your plan easier." "As for Ivy, if it weren't for today's mess, I wouldn't have come to you. But now, I think you'd enjoy seeing her downfall," Nathaniel said with conviction. "Sorry, I'm not interested in your stuff." Emma turned Nathaniel down. Surprised by her refusal, Nathaniel stared at her. "Are

