Chapter 9: Real or Fake?

After James finished speaking, he quickly hung up the phone, leaving Emily sitting on the floor in a daze, her eyes filled with confusion and turmoil. She kept replaying James's words in her mind, feeling utterly hopeless. James was right. Emily's journey had been incredibly smooth, like a flower in a greenhouse, unaffected by any storms outside. Her Hami Group always had access to the best resources. However, Emily couldn't understand who had been helping her all along. She always believed her success was due to her own efforts. Upon deeper reflection, the only person who could have helped her was Danny. But that couldn't be true! He was just a useless man who only knew how to cook and clean, sometimes even sleeping in the storeroom. How could such a person be the powerful figure behind James? The more Emily thought about it, the more confused she became, finally sighing in frustration. At that moment, someone entered the room. It was Anthony, who had been lingering around Em