Chapter 289

Emmeline watched him carefully, her eyes tracing the lines of his face. Even with his focus on the road, there was something about him that calmed her.

“I feel so reassured when you tell me everything will be fine,” she murmured.

Zavian adjusted his grip on the steering wheel. “Be as discreet with Richard as possible,” he advised. “Don’t let him know you’re aware of his secrets. That’s your winning card, and it’s not time to use it yet.”

“Why not?” she asked, furrowing her brow.

A sly smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. “Because it’ll be a fatal blow to a man as vain as him. I want to see him humiliated just as much as you do, but I’d rather use it to negotiate your divorce without trouble.”

Emmeline let out a long breath, leaning her head back against the seat. “It’s such a relief to have someone like you on my side,” she admitted.

The faint smell of cigarettes filled the car, and for a moment, she found herself tempted. “Can I smoke with yo