Bringing Only Sophia Greenwood

Damien Sterling suddenly tightened his grip on Emma Hart's arm, and she had no choice but to keep her arm linked with his as they walked toward the elevator. Emma trailed behind Damien, feeling almost dragged along by him.

"What are you doing? Where are we going?" she asked.

"Home. Where else did you think?" Damien replied coldly.

He looked at her skeptically, while Emma's face was a picture of utter astonishment. Had she said anything to warrant another accusation from him?

Nestled halfway up the hill was a villa surrounded by deep green foliage, its slightly rustic appearance exuding a majestic aura from afar. An elderly man was meticulously pruning the plants in front of the villa under the sunlight. As a black Bugatti drove into the driveway, the old man glanced up nonchalantly, adjusted his glasses, set down his watering can, and picked up a walking stick, turning to wait for the man stepping out of the car.