Chapter 170 A Sad Memory

• After the socialites meeting, I extended the courtesy of a ride home to Emma. Paul, assuming the role of the understanding partner, insisted on personally dropping her off instead of Xina, who trailed us discreetly.
• The atmosphere in the car became noticeably strained as I sensed Emma's unease in Paul's presence, resulting in a conversation that remained delicately restrained, with her contributing sparingly.
• Sensing the need for a change in direction, Paul and I gradually steered the conversation towards a more familiar terrain. Our discourse assumed a cryptic nature, veiled in code, yet the mutual understanding between us facilitated a seamless exchange.