Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1024

Penny gave a cool nod, silently agreeing.

Tyler’s smile just grew wider. “Looks like James really cares about you, huh, sister-in-law.”

The White family had always been warriors, their loyalty legendary. Most people knew them for sending their best to the country’s special forces, but the true elites, because of Grandma’s influence, only served the core members of the Nelson family.

Back in the day, the Nelsons had poured a fortune into bringing Wiona over from the Whites to protect Shelly. That was the kind of protection only the head lady of the Nelson family could get.

Last year, Wiona had even slapped Emmy because of some misunderstanding.

Who would’ve thought James would pull strings with the Whites again, just to get Wiona’s own sister as Emmy’s personal bodyguard?

What was he trying to say with that? Was he announcing to everyone that Emmy was his choice for the next matriarch of the family?

Tyler’s mind worked fast, but he kept that same gentle, polished look on his face.

Emmy didn’t bother replying. She didn’t want to waste time and went straight to the point.

“Mr. Nelson, you went to all this trouble to stop me tonight. You really think I believe it’s just about my bodyguard?”

Tyler let out a helpless sigh and leaned in, like he was about to share a secret.

“Sister-in-law, do you really have to keep me at arm’s length like this?”

“We’re family, you know. James is my little brother. You should just call me Tyler, like he does.”

Emmy didn’t respond. She didn’t even change her expression. She just watched him act.

When she didn’t take the bait, Tyler didn’t miss a beat.

“Sister-in-law, I wanted to see you today for James, and for the Nelson family.”

His face turned serious. There was even a hint of blame in his voice.

“You’ve caused the Nelsons a lot of trouble this time.”

Emmy raised an eyebrow. “Oh?”

Tyler looked her right in the eyes and spoke slowly. “Last year, when Dad was running for president, it was the most critical time. And all over the internet, people were talking about your kidnapping and disappearance.”

“Our political enemies used it to attack us, saying our family values were rotten, that we couldn’t even protect our own daughter-in-law.”

“If I hadn’t pulled strings behind the scenes and worked overtime to bury those rumors, Dad’s whole campaign could’ve been ruined.”

He gave a tired, bitter smile.

Emmy kept going.

“And finally, if you’re hoping I’ll get him to back down, you’re talking to the wrong person.”

“You know James better than I do. Once he’s made up his mind, no one can change it.”

“I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do.”

She stood up slowly, picked up her small purse, and turned to leave.

“No, you can!”

Emmy paused mid-step.

Tyler stared at her back, his voice tighter now.

“He’s blinded by hate right now. In this world, you’re the only family he has left.”

“If you just ask him, he’ll change anything for you.”

Tyler narrowed his eyes, laying out the cold, hard truth.