CHAPTER 58: Unraveling Intentions

  Rachel stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her, leaving Rebecca lounging smugly on the bed, unbothered by the chaos she had just caused. The tension in the house was suffocating, but Jack had bigger problems to deal with as he followed Emily into a separate room down the hall. He barely had time to catch his breath before Emily spun around, her eyes blazing with fury.

  "What the hell were you thinking, Jack?" Emily hissed, her voice low but filled with venom. "You could have ruined everything! Sleeping with Rebecca? Do you even realize what's at stake?"

  Jack raised his hands defensively, but before he could say a word, Emily swung at him, her hand poised to slap him. His reflexes were quicker than hers, and he caught her wrist in mid-air, holding it tightly.

  "Emily, stop," he said, his voice firm but calm. "I didn't put our mission at risk. I know what I'm doing."