Chapter 50. Brother-in-Law

The next morning...

Emerald quickly unblocked Ethan's number and sent him a message.

Ethan hadn't been in the best mood lately. The Corrigan Group had discovered he'd hired thugs to cause trouble at an orphanage, and they immediately canceled their partnership. Even though the project itself was unaffected, Ethan was still scolded by his father for prioritizing personal vendettas over the company's interests. 

All his frustrations disappeared the moment he saw Emerald.

As the sun began to set, Emerald walked into the venue wearing a glittering fishtail dress with spaghetti straps, the skirt covered in sparkling sequins. Her hair was neatly styled, and she wore pearl earrings and a matching necklace. Her makeup was simple yet highlighted her beauty. 

Walking in the fading sunlight, she seemed to glow. Even her red lips seemed to shimmer. The fitted dress accentuated her slender waist, full chest, and long legs peeking through the slit of the skirt. Sh