Chapter 53: At a Dead End

Emily had run all over March City. Old acquaintances and new friends alike avoided her like the plague upon hearing her name. The uproar from last night's banquet had swept through the upper circles like a whirlwind, making Emily's name taboo. She was filled with despair but refused to give up. In the depths of her desperation, she found herself at Danny's doorstep. But when she arrived, she hesitated, unable to muster the courage to knock. She knew that coming to Danny now would be humiliating, but she was curious and resentful about how he managed to remain unscathed. "Maybe he has some solution…" Emily thought, finally deciding to take the chance. She took a deep breath, gathered her courage, and prepared to knock on the door that might change her fate. At that moment, Emily was like a solitary boat in a storm, clinging to the last straw of hope, no matter how slim, refusing to let go. Under the shadow of Jin Hans, she felt unprecedented fear and despair, which only strengthened