Chapter 48 Falling For His Tricks Again

• "What on earth is going on with this man?" Emily thought, feeling a deep blush spreading across her cheeks. With Charles’s arm wrapped around her waist and his face nearly inches from hers, she found herself holding her breath.
• “Ms. Greyson, answer me,” Charles’s voice resonated in the still darkness, pulling Emily back to reality.
• "I..." Her lips were shaking, but she wasn't sure if it was because of the cold water or Charles's presence. In an urge to fight her weakness, Emily snapped her body away from him, but Charles pulled her even closer to him.