"I don't understand what you mean." Emma frowned, trying to break free from his embrace, but to no avail. Her voice was urgent. "Let me go, Ethan. Phillip is still waiting for me."
"Don't make me angry, Emma." Ethan's gaze swept over her face, his voice cold. "I told you that if you ever have any trouble, you can come to me for help. You know I have the ability to help you.
But you've been refusing me."
The emotions that had been building up all day finally erupted at this moment. Ethan tightened his grip on Emma, his eyes narrowed. "Tell me why, Emma."
This was the first time Ethan had shown his dominance in front of Emma.
"Because I don't want to be a good-for-nothing who only relies on you! I need to prove myself!"
Being late this morning had already made Emma the target of everyo
