Chapter 55. Jackson, You Don’t Understand Me

The party at the Lauren mansion unfolded in an atmosphere of luxury, but beneath the surface, there were undercurrents that couldn’t be ignored. The chandeliers cast a bright glow over the space, and the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses created a lively atmosphere. Yet, Emma could feel the tension in the air as Mrs. Lauren approached her, with Anna—who seemed anxious—following closely behind.

Mrs. Lauren, with her inherent grace and authority, spoke gently yet firmly, “Anna, you need to apologize to Emma. What happened today cannot be left as it is.”

Anna stood there, her eyes flickering with hesitation, but the presence of Mrs. Lauren left her no room to hesitate. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself before stepping toward Emma. “Emma, I… I’m sorry,” Anna said, her voice trembling slightly. “I didn’t act appropriately earlier. I hope you can forgive me.”

Emma looked at Anna for a long moment. In that instant, she could see the tension and resent