122: An Unwelcome Encounter

Nathan hesitated, caught off guard by Alex's sudden inquiry about Emma's whereabouts, "Well, I... um, I'm not quite sure, Alex." Alex, sensing Nathan's discomfort, decided not to delve deeper. "Let's focus on tonight's agenda," he suggested, putting the matter aside for now. Nathan, still reeling from the unexpected question, murmured, "It's rather surprising, isn't it? Emma seems to be mingling quite closely with a few gentlemen lately. First, it was Wayne, and now, who knows?" Alex's icy stare immediately silenced him, a clear indication that the topic was off-limits. Lillian, seizing the opportunity, pointed towards the gathering around the head of the Southern Group. "Look, isn't that Emma over there with Wayne? Maybe they're trying to corner you, Alex. Should we go and have a word?" Her insinuation added a layer of tension, but Alex merely glanced at her, his gaze piercing yet dismissive, before steering Nathan towards Mr. Rhodes. Upon their approach, Emma and Wa