Realizing Damien Sterling had no reaction to her, Emma Hart felt her heart tighten. A shiver ran down her spine—if Damien Sterling wouldn't help her, how would she handle this situation?
Ignoring the man who had been following her, Emma Hart walked towards Damien Sterling and sat beside him. The man sat down next to Emma Hart as well. She tugged on Damien Sterling's shirt, but he remained indifferent, leisurely sipping his coffee as if Emma Hart were a stranger.
The man next to her began to grow restless, starting to touch Emma Hart inappropriately. Tension built inside her, and she suddenly stood up, yelling at the man, "Stay away from me."
The man was momentarily stunned, then gave Emma Hart a malicious grin, as if her shout was not a plea for help but an invitation to further his interest. He stood up slowly and roughly grabbed Emma Hart.
