Chapter 176
Chapter 176: It’s enough to know that I’m in your heart!
“What are you doing here?” Han Shuo couldn’t make out Emily’s intentions. Although his expression was the same as usual, his heart was in a panicked mess as he smiled apologetically at Emily.
“I’m just here to discuss things with you on how we should handle the chief of the Gryphon Legion.” It was unknown whether Emily was doing this on purpose, as she didn’t even glance at Han Shuo after entering, but rather gave an expectant look at Phoebe while talking to the other two.
“Eh, are you not Madame Emily? How do you know Bryan? What exactly is going on here?” Phoebe found the relationship between Emily and Han Shuo to be quite interesting, and she was much more intrigued about this than dealing with the Gryphon Legion. Since the person in question was here, she couldn’t resist the urge to bring it up.
Phoebe sneakily glanced at Han Shuo after uttering these words. Her good looking face blushed all the way, and she even extended her hand towards Han Shuo’s arm as a way of trying to look good in front of Emily.
If this were yesterday, Han Shuo would still be able to give Phoebe no face and explain that the relationship between the two of them was fake. However, due to last night’s flirtations and her charm, he wasn’t sure how to explain this now. He could only look at Emily with an awkward face, wearing a wry expression and not saying a word.
A pair of clear eyes glittering with complicated emotions, Emily watched Han Shuo carefully. However, this look only made Han Shuo feel even more guilty as he resolutely made up his mind, took in a deep breath, and said to Phoebe, “Actually, the relationship between me and Emily is…”
“We are that of a subordinate and superior in the same assassination organization. We happened to be assigned to the same target this time, so please do not think too much about it Miss Phoebe!” Just as Han Shuo was about to make a thorough explanation, Emily, who’d been staring at Han Shuo, suddenly interrupted Han Shuo’s words, obscuring the original words he had been going to say.
Han Shuo was flabbergasted. He had no idea why Emily was saying all of this, but when he looked at Emily in surprise, he saw Emily give him an understanding smile. It was as if Emily had only wanted to be recognized by Han Shuo, and his actions to reveal the truth had been what she wanted, instead of competing for a title with Phoebe and gaining a momentary victory.
Since Emily had put it this way, Phoebe felt a bit awkward. It rather appeared that she had been petty. It was a good thing that Phoebe was a superwoman in charge of a guild, so she only spent a moment in awkwardness. Phoebe immediately let go of Han Shuo’s arm, making her way towards Emily’s side. “I apologize, sister Emily. It was just me thinking too much. When taking into account your position and identity, it’s hard to imagine you looking upon this villain with any sort of favor!”
After Han Shuo and Emily left the room, they didn’t immediately go to carry out their mission. Rather, the two of them went to the hotel room that Emily stayed in.
The two of them entered the room, and Han Shuo immediately hugged Emily, tenderly asking, “Why?”
“I know you have me in your heart. That is enough for me. The age gap between us is too large, and I have the identity of a daughter-in-law to the Betteridge family as well. If you attempt to expose our relationship, this would have drastic consequences for both me and you.” Emily buried her face within Han Shuo’s chest, speaking in a soft voice and recounting with great sorrow.
Before Han Shuo reached the full peak of his strength, exposing their relationship would have drastic consequences. Particularly for Emily, not only could this affect her brother’s career, but also stain the family’s reputation. There was no other way, so Emily could only complain and stay quiet about this matter.
“Phoebe is a good girl. Though her birth is not very high, she is pretty and clean and doesn’t have many strings attached. You should be together with her. Her merchant guild would benefit you so much more. I would understand!” Emily burrowed deeper, murmuring softly.
“I promised you that we won’t have to sneak around for very long. Some day, when there is no one else left in the empire who can dictate what I can or cannot do, I will give you what you deserve!” Han Shuo had a firm expression as he declared this in a low voice, fiercely kissing Emily’s body and carrying her towards the bedroom. Emily responded to him with a degree of warmth she never had before, perhaps wishing to extinguish the bitterness that she had been feeling with happiness.