Chapter 9- Playing with fire.

Emily walked into the coffee shop, scanning the room for her friends. "There they are." She said as she spotted them at a corner table, laughing and chatting. Emily smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She needed her friends right now. As she approached the table, Chloe, Selena, and Vivian turned to her with big smiles. "Hey, girl!" Chloe exclaimed, standing up to hug Emily. Emily hugged her back, feeling a sense of comfort. "Hey, guys. Thanks for meeting up with me." The four friends sat down, ordering their drinks and catching up on each other's lives. Emily filled them in on the latest drama with Alex and Emilia. Chloe's eyes narrowed as Emily told her story. "Why the hell did Alex hire Emilia in the first place?" Chloe asked, her voice laced with skepticism. "I don't like the vibe I get from that girl." Selena nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I've met her a few times. She seems really...friendly with Alex." Vivian raised an eyebrow. "Friendly? That's one way to put it