Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Do We Know Each Other?
Jackson wasn't pleased; he dragged her to a nearby spot, his expression darkening.

Emily's attention was all on Allen Parker; she didn't notice Jackson's worsening mood.

Allen Parker had the demeanor of someone in power. He spoke with poise and carried himself with grace, a mature and successful man, much like Mr. Satan.

And then there was his face...

Emily recalled Mr. Satan's jawline in her mind. She had been too shocked earlier to take a good look at Allen Parker's jawline.

"Emily," Jackson couldn't bear it anymore, "Are you infatuated?"

Emily snapped out of it, "What?"

"You've been staring at my brother, what's the meaning of that? Are you smitten with him already?"

Emily didn't know how to respond.

Seeing her silence, Jackson became even more annoyed, "Say something!"

Emily felt that while she initially found Jackson intimidating, today, upon their second meeting, she realized he was just a big boy with a bad temper.

She explained, "I just thought your brother resembled a friend of mine, so I glanced at him a bit more."

Jackson, with an edge in his voice, asked, "A friend or a boyfriend?"

"Boss," Emily said, "I've already pretended to be your girlfriend in front of your brother. Isn't today's task completed? I'd like to go home."

Jackson grabbed her, "Do you think five million is so easily earned?"

"What else do you want me to do? Just tell me, and I'll do it."

Jackson was at a loss.

What did he want her to do? He didn't even know himself.

Yesterday, he inexplicably wanted to see her and ended up waiting at the hotel entrance early in the morning, hoping to catch her with another man.

He hadn't planned on attending today's event, but upon seeing her, he suddenly wanted to bring her along to show her off to his brother.

Jackson felt his behavior these past few days was a bit abnormal.

He let go of her, "You can leave."

Emily frowned, standing still without saying a word.

"I said go. I don't need anything from you anymore."

Emily took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone soft, "Boss, I overstepped today. The five million reward is too much; I'll return it to you. I have to take lunch to my dad at the hospital. I'm leaving. I'll prepare well for the upcoming car show and won't disappoint you."

Jackson held a tall glass, swaying the dark red liquid inside, "Are you in a hurry to go back to the hospital to see your dad? I thought you were..."

I thought you didn't want to stay with me. Of course, Jackson didn't say that out loud.

He stood up, "I'll walk you."

"No need, you just arrived. Stay a little longer. The bus stop isn't far from here; I can walk."

Emily remained polite and distant throughout, leaving Jackson feeling that his warmth wasn't reciprocated. He was unwilling but helpless, so he let her leave.

As she exited the private club, Emily took a few deep breaths.

Last time, her attempt to uncover Mr. Satan's secret had upset him. This time, regardless of whether he was Allen Parker or not, she didn't want to probe further.

She didn't want to make Mr. Satan uncomfortable.

There was a reason he wore a mask, wasn't there? And he had said that when the time was right, he would reveal himself without the mask, showing her his true face.

Adjusting her skirt, Emily headed toward the bus stop.