Chapter 129

Emily’s grip on her phone tightened as her eyes darted to the tall figure standing on the balcony. Nicholas.

Her heart burned with fury, her thoughts a blazing inferno. How dare he interfere in her business? Throwing the blanket aside, she rolled out of bed, her blood boiling.

At that moment, Nicholas re-entered the room, having just ended his call. His brows knitted slightly as he noticed her standing there, anger radiating off her like a storm.

“Emily, what’s wrong? Why are you—” He stopped mid-sentence when he met her furious gaze.

“How dare you meddle in my work?” she shouted, her voice trembling with rage.

Nicholas’s expression remained calm, unfazed by her outburst. He had anticipated this reaction. Emily’s independence was one of her defining traits, and he knew she wouldn’t take kindly to anyone stepping into her territory.

“I was helping,” he said simply, his voice steady, as if her anger didn’t intimidate him in the least.