Rejected Heiress, Reigning Queen novel Chapter 332

A look of absolute certainty flashed in Gavin's eyes.

Emma took a sip of her juice, looking over with a light laugh.

"That does sound like a tempting offer, but Gavin, this isn't our first day knowing each other, is it?"

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze carrying a profound meaning.

Gavin's expression turned somber.

People in their circle had a general idea of what kind of person Emma was. As someone who used to be close to the Lockwoods, he naturally knew more than most.

She was someone who would never sacrifice her friends for the sake of profit.

"I even go out of my way to protect Phoebe Sterling, let alone Jocelyn."

Emma raised an eyebrow. Back when Sylvia Moore and her crew were bullying Phoebe, they often failed precisely because of Emma's interference.

Sylvia had used a lot of connections to get to her, demanding she stay out of Phoebe's business, but Emma had never backed down.

Because of that, she had protected Phoebe year after year.

"Gavin, I know exactly what kind of person you are, too."

Emma's eyes narrowed slightly. Her tone was still cheerful, but it carried a distinct edge of warning.

Owen York was a piece of trash, and Gavin was only marginally better.

His sudden claim that he wanted to pursue Jocelyn was solely because she had stomped on the York family's pride. Gavin was just bitter and looking for a way to get back at her.

"What exactly do you mean by that, Emma?"

A chill crept into Gavin's gaze, but this time, Emma simply burst into laughter.

He had barely frowned when Carter's voice suddenly rang out.

"Do I need to remind you of Emma's current status?"

Carter's overwhelming presence hit him instantly, causing Gavin's expression to turn grim.

"If the Yorks didn't teach you how to address another man's wife, I wouldn't mind doing the honors."

Carter took a seat next to Emma, raising a deadpan eyebrow at Gavin. A second later, Gavin received a call from an employee at his company.

Emma thought about it seriously before replying, "Hmm... that sounds nice. I've been in the water a lot lately, so a hot bath will help get rid of the chill."

After she spoke, she stood up and walked away. Carter intentionally hung back a couple of steps.

"Be smart about this."

Gavin didn't say a word. Only when the two of them were far away did a flicker of pure rage cross his face.

But eventually, it all dissolved into a heavy sigh.

This couple was truly a nightmare to deal with.

Emma and Carter arrived at the baths, where there was only a faint, clean scent in the air.

She went to change into her swimsuit, the fabric perfectly highlighting her stunning curves.

Beneath the short swim skirt, her long, slender legs boasted a luminous complexion.

Carter's peripheral vision was uncontrollably drawn to her. He swallowed hard, a surge of desire gripping him. He was just about to speak when a mood-killing voice interrupted.

"Carter, Emma. You guys came to the baths too. What a coincidence."