Chapter 49 Cracks In The Mask

The weight of the day was heavy on Emily’s shoulders as she walked out of Ethan’s office, her heart sinking deeper with each step. She had tried—desperately tried—to make him see the truth. But no matter how hard she tried to explain, the look in his eyes told her it was no use. The damage had been done. The photos, the rumors, the lies—it all seemed to be too much for him to handle. As Emily made her way down the hallway, she collided with Claire. The smug look on Claire’s face only intensified Emily’s frustration.