His arm was tightly wrapped around her waist , as if afraid that she would disappear in the next second . Emma's breath caught for a moment , then she calmed down and said in a cold voice , " Let go . " Cadoc not only did not let go , but held her even tighter , as if he wanted to mold her into his bones and blood : " Emma , do you know how long I looked for you ? I searched all over Chicago , even sent people abroad ... How could you just disappear like that ? " " Cadoc Fitzgerald , " she called him by his full name , her tone devoid of any emotion , " let go of me . " " I'm not letting go ! His voice suddenly raised , with a hint of uncontrollable anger , " Why are you leav- ing ? Why are you walking away without a word ? Do you know that I- " Before he could finish his words , a figure suddenly rushed over from the side and punched Cadoc hard in the face . Cadoc was caught off guard , staggering back a few steps , a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth . " Stay away from her ! Waylon stood in front of Emma , his eyes sharp as knives , his voice a clear warn- ing , " If you touch her again , I will call the police immediately . " Cadoc wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth , his gaze dark as he looked at Waylon , then shifted to Emma . Her expression remained calm , as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with her . " So that's how it is ... Cadoc sneered , his eyes filled with complex emotions . " Did you leave me because of him ? " Emma stood up , brushed off the nonexistent dust from her skirt , and said indifferently , " Cadoc , do you think too highly of yourself ? " " I left you , it was never because of anyone else . " Cadoc's pupils suddenly contracted , his chest felt like it had been struck by a heavy hammer , and breathing became difficult . " Then why are you leaving ? Between us ... ' " There was nothing between us , Emma interrupted him , finally looking up at him with eyes as cold as 0.0 % 11:51 Chapter 23 288 ¡ Vouchers ice . " Cadoc , have you forgotten that for the past three years I stayed by your side only for money and freedom ? Now that the deal is over , we are even . " " Two clear ? Cadoc's voice was almost gritted through his teeth . " Emma , do you really think we can two clear ? " " What if not ? She chuckled lightly , with no warmth in her eyes . " Do you think I love you ? " Cadoc's face turned pale instantly , as if he had been stabbed hard . He opened his mouth , but found him- self speechless . Yes , she never said she loved him . Even when he hurt her time and time again , she just silently endured , never showing any sign of caring . But he could laugh at the thought that her gentleness and patience were because of love . " Emma , let's go , Waylon said , putting his arm around her shoulder . His tone was gentle , but his eyes were watchful as he stared at Cadoc . " Emma nodded and turned to leave . " Wait ! Cadoc suddenly reached out to grab her wrist , but was blocked by Waylon . " " Mr. Fitzgerald , please behave yourself , Waylon's voice was as cold as ice . " Cadoc's eyes were fierce and terrifying , his fists clenched tightly : " Who do you think you are ? How dare you interfere in our affairs ? " " We ? Emma finally turned around , her eyes filled with sarcasm . " Cadoc , have you forgotten that your Sophie is still waiting for you to go back ? " " I have nothing with her ! Cadoc almost shouted , " It's all a misunderstanding ! I can explain- " " No need , Emma interrupted him , her tone calm to the point of being terrifying . " Your relationship with her has nothing to do with me . " She paused , her eyes turning completely cold : " Cadoc , I'll say it one last time - I have never loved you . " This sentence was like a sharp knife , piercing Cadoc's heart deeply . His breath suddenly stopped , and he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave . Emma didn't look at him again , she turned and walked away shoulder to shoulder with Waylon . Her back was resolute and indifferent , as if there had never been any connection between them . 43.9 % 11:52 Chapter 23 288 ¡ Vouchers Cadoc stood still , watching as her figure gradually disappeared from sight , with an unprecedented pain and anger surging in his chest . He didn't believe . He didn't believe that she had never truly loved him . He didn't believe in those gentleness and sacrifices , all of them were just disguises . " Emma ! he suddenly shouted at her back , his voice hoarse and terrifying , " Do you think this is the end ? I'm telling you , it's not possible ! " 89.8 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!