Chapter 376

Zavian straightened up and put his phone away before he could continue ranting. “We’ve answered all your questions honestly. Let’s continue this conversation another time.”

Emile frowned in annoyance. The interruption was clearly unwelcome. Zavian’s timing seemed almost deliberate, cutting off the conversation before it could circle back to demands that they end their relationship.

“Brody just texted the judge is about to announce the verdict,” Zavian explained to Emmeline, standing up smoothly. “We should get back to court.”

Emmeline stood ready to leave the conference room, her heart still racing from the confrontation with her brother.

Emile sighed beside her. “Alright, but we’re not done talking about this,” he said, making it clear the argument wasn’t over.

Zavian didn’t respond. He had no interest in continuing the conversation.

Instead, he placed a hand on the small of Emmeline’s back—a touch that felt both protective and possessive.