Chapter 74

“Yes, Mr. Sinclair.”

Hanging up, Nicholas’s expression darkened, anger simmering beneath the surface.

It seemed that, away from him, Emily had grown bold enough to share a room with another man. Very well. When she returned, he would ensure she understood what it meant to honor her role as his wife.

The next morning, as Emily and Aton sat down for breakfast, Aton shot her a curious look.

“Emily, those two groups of people have been identified. One was after me, and the other... was sent by your husband.”

Emily’s expression hardened. “Understood. I’ll handle Nicholas’s people.” She excused herself, stepped away, and dialed Nicholas. The call was quickly answered.

“Something wrong?” Nicholas asked, his tone unbothered.

Emily paused for a moment, then spoke icily. “Mr. Sinclair, please call off the people you sent to follow me!”

Nicholas gave a low, mocking laugh. “Why don’t you start by explaining why you were in a hotel room with another man?”