Chapter 352

Emmeline’s chest constricted further, her heart pounding so fiercely it felt like it might burst through her ribcage.

Fear coursed through her veins, cold and unrelenting, as the damning images on the screen threatened to swallow her whole.

The photos weren’t fabricated—Emmeline knew that with certainty. Yuna had clearly made sure of it, passing them through experts before presenting them in court.

The timestamp in the corner, the clarity of the image, the unmistakable setting of her own restaurant—all of it authentic. But knowing the truth didn’t make it any easier for Emmeline to endure the public humiliation.

She wasn’t ready for this exposure. Not now. Not like this, with her life laid bare for strangers to judge.

Her gaze darted desperately to Brody once more, seeking reassurance from the only person in the room who seemed firmly on her side.

“Remember what I told you before we walked in here,” Brody mouthed quietly. His eyes held hers, stead