Emily dragged her heavy steps back to her apartment. Her heart was like an ocean ravaged by a storm, filled with chaos and uneasiness. She slumped weakly onto the sofa, staring blankly at the wall as if the answers she had been desperately seeking were hidden there. Sophia noticed her strangeness and quickly walked over, sat beside her, and gently held her hand. The warm touch made Emily's heart stir slightly, yet it couldn't dispel the gloom in her heart. "Emily, what happened? You look terrible," Sophia said, her voice full of concern. Her eyes were fixed intently on Emily, trying to find a clue from her expression. Emily let out a deep sigh, a sigh full of helplessness and exhaustion. She slowly told Sophia about her conversation with Jack, and each word was like a heavy stone weighing on her heart. Sophia frowned tightly, and her eyes were filled with worry, as if she could see the danger that Emily was about to face. "Emily, the affairs of this family are far more complicated than we thought. You need to be careful and don't let yourself get involved too deeply," Sophia's words were like an alarm bell ringing in Emily's heart. She knew that Sophia was right, but she couldn't control her inner curiosity and confusion. She needed more information and more evidence to uncover the truth of all this. Emily nodded, determination showing in her eyes. She stood up and walked firmly towards the study, then turned on the computer. Her fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard as she began to search for the history of the Harrison family, trying to find any clues that might be related to her situation. Several hours passed. Emily's eyes kept scanning the screen. She read one article after another and browsed one website after another. She found that there were indeed some unusual aspects in the history of the Harrison family, such as some mysterious business transactions and close connections with political figures. However, these pieces of information were like scattered jigsaw puzzle pieces. Although they gave her a deeper understanding of the Harrison family, they didn't provide her with any direct clues. Just when Emily was about to give up, an accidental discovery made her heart race instantly. She saw an old news report that mentioned a scandal in the Harrison family. The report said that Jack's father had been investigated for a commercial fraud case but was finally released due to insufficient evidence. Emily's heart skipped a beat. She had a sharp intuition that this might be a crucial clue. She couldn't wait to dig deeper and found that this case was related to a businessman named Alexander Gray. Alexander was Jack's father's business partner and a close ally of the Harrison family. Emily's heart was full of doubts. She didn't understand what the relationship was between Alexander and Jack's wedding. Did he know the real reason why Jack chose her as his bride? Emily was filled with determination and decided to meet Alexander. She needed to get answers directly from him. She dialed Alexander's phone number, a hint of determination in her voice. "Mr. Alexander, this is Emily Thompson. I have some things I want to ask you," Emily said, a hint of nervousness in her voice, but she tried hard to stay calm. There was a hint of surprise in Alexander's voice, but he quickly regained his calm. "Of course, Miss Emily. You are welcome anytime," he said, his tone full of politeness, but Emily could sense his wariness. They agreed to meet in Alexander's office. Emily stood downstairs of his office building, looking up at this modern building, her heart full of nervousness and uneasiness. The building was tall and imposing, as if showing the power and status of Alexander to the world. Emily took a deep breath and summoned up her courage to walk into the building. Passing through the spacious hall, the gorgeous decoration and noble atmosphere made her feel a bit oppressed. She arrived at Alexander's office, where Alexander stood, a hint of expectation in his eyes. "Miss Emily, you're here," his voice was calm, but Emily could feel the nervousness behind his words. Emily took a deep breath. She knew that she needed to face the problem directly. "Mr. Alexander, I want to know your relationship with the Harrison family and the relationship between you and Jack's wedding," she said, looking firmly at Alexander, waiting for his answer. Alexander's face changed, and a flash of complexity showed in his eyes. "Miss Emily, this is a complex question. I... I need time to think about it," he said, his tone full of hesitation, as if weighing something. Emily looked at him firmly and didn't flinch at all. "Mr. Alexander, I need to know the truth. I need to know the truth behind all this," she said, a hint of desperation and determination in her voice. Alexander was silent for a while and then sighed. "Miss Emily, I can tell you some things, but you must promise not to disclose them to anyone," his eyes were full of warning. Emily nodded and said solemnly, "I promise." Alexander began to tell about his relationship with the Harrison family. His voice was low and slow, as if telling an ancient and mysterious story. He told how they had developed from merchants in a small town into the powerful family in City A. He mentioned some key events, including some commercial fraud cases and political scandals. But when he talked about Jack's father, his voice became lower. "Jack's father is a very ambitious man. He would do whatever it takes for the family's benefit," Alexander said, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Emily's heart skipped a beat, and she began to think about what exactly Jack's father had done and why he had such great ambition. Her heart was full of doubts, and she needed more answers. "Mr. Alexander, do you know why Jack chose me as his bride?" Emily asked eagerly, her eyes full of expectation. Alexander hesitated for a moment and then said, "This is a complex question. Jack's choice might be related to the family's interests, or it might be related to his own heart," his words were full of mystery, which made Emily even more confused. Emily felt dizzy, feeling that she seemed to be trapped in a huge mystery. She didn't know whom to believe or how to solve this mystery. She needed time to think and time to find the answers. Doubts: - How close is Alexander's relationship with the Harrison family exactly? What role did he play in Jack's wedding? - What was the real reason why Jack chose Emily as his bride? Does Alexander know this reason? - What is the connection between the Harrison family's commercial fraud case and Jack's wedding? Are there deeper secrets hidden behind this scandal? - Will Emily's future be affected by the Harrison family? How can she protect herself? - Is Alexander trustworthy? Are there other motives hidden in his words?