Chapter 456

　　"Never mind that, I'll talk when I get back. It's not convenient now!" Emily was wary of her phone being monitored and dared not be explicit. 　　"Right. Gotta go." Blake ignored the hint of anticipation in her tone and hung up. 　　Emily tightened her grip on the phone, standing under the sun for a long while. 　　The biting cold wind that had just brushed her face now seemed less harsh. 　　She hugged herself, a self-mocking smile tugging at her lips. 　　Blake hung up, his expression darkening as he wondered what Emily was up to. 　　But no matter her schemes, Blake felt no fear. 　　To him, she was nothing but a cunning, ambitious woman with a penchant for petty tricks. 　　Blake went downstairs and found Catherine on the phone, her voice indicating she was talking to her friend Melinda. 　　Not wanting to disturb her, he turned to spend time with his son. 　　Noah was growing into a well-behaved young man. 　　Unlike his younger days, he now focused on pursuits that piqued his interest, his playtime