A Night To Forget, A Lifetime To Remember.

ed to talk it through with someone who w

." Emily's v

h warm but concerned. "H

new client is," Emily said,

ra asked,

ns. Jack's family," Emily replied, her voi

. "No way!

ra. It's a huge opportunity, but it means d

emotions get in the way isn't being fair to yourself. You've worked hard for momen

rstand. "Thanks, Sara. You're right.

reassuring. "You'

d she decided to put her emotions aside for her career. With a newf

into the sleek leather seat. The lavish service was a striking

orm of thoughts. She tried to focus on the e

er away to H&R Corporation's headquarters, it

viding a comforting presence as Emily struggled to calm her n

were already seated. Mr. Harrington remained seated, hi

I trust your journey was comfortable?" J

r nervousness and smiled confidently. Despite her lingeri

with a brief nod. "Miss Emily. I appreciate

ard's stern expression. His imposing stature and

et started," Emily replied, her tone polite

ering why Jack was absent. She tried to focus on the d

in, looking distracted. But when his eyes met Emily's, the atmosphere shif

aid, his voice laced with mockery. This

ain his composure. His eyes flicke

one cold and distant. As if he was keepin

ly emptied out. Emily quickly gathered her things, eager

?" James asked, his voice pl

k. "No, I don't." His eyes

n she expected. After what they'd shared

lf to speak, masking the hurt she felt. She turned to l

d like you two shared a moment

it, James. Emily's here to

dn't even acknowledge her, and that hurt her more than she was ready

a sly smile spreadi

e you've seen a ghost-or m

ack off, James. She's n

th false innocence. "Games? I'm ju

"See you around," he tossed over his shoulder, his mocking laughter echoin

ings professional with the Harringtons. Jack avoided her, and she felt a mix of relie

zing event details in her hotel ro

pened it to find James, holding a bouquet of flowers, a smooth grin on his face

an eyebrow.

sture." His gaze lingered

self comfortable. "I thought we could discuss the eve

te herself. "Okay, but I thought

in. "Maybe we could get to know each other better, t

where this was going. "Oh... Okay."

ry. James's confidence was overwhelming, and his compliments on her

omeone special, Emily. I see a fu

be drawn to someone so bold and intentional. A voi

"James? What do you mean? This is all so sudden

hand gently. "I understand. Bu

is was her chance to move on, to forg

und herself nodding. "Okay,

gret this, Emily." He paused, his voice lowering. "You're so

is intentions. For a moment, she wondered if he was what she needed to move forward. Yet she reminded herself of

James, in the mix. The Harringtons had a magnet

mes the answer to her doubts, or ju