She turned her gaze back to the city, the glowing lights of the skyscrapers reflecting the chaos in her mind.
The sudden slam of the office door startled Emily, making her turn abruptly toward the source of the noise. Standing in the doorway was Nicholas, his face etched with panic and worry.
“Boss…” Liam stammered, his voice filled with apprehension, clearly flustered that he couldn’t stop Nicholas from barging in.
Emily, however, remained calm. With a subtle gesture, she dismissed Liam, who quickly left the room, closing the door behind him.
“What are you doing here?” she asked, her tone steady as she leaned back in her chair.
Her expression gave away nothing, but her mind raced. Was he here to defend Maria? To demand that she back down?
Whatever his reasons, Emily was done entertaining his games.