Overbearing CEO's Contract Love
Chapter 252: Doubting Her?

Chapter 252: Doubting Her?

Had he believed the rumors from the past, he might have thought she was just another college girl seeking pleasure, accepting favors from an older man. But that was not the case! Back then, Emma had taken a part-time job as a model at a station event, a memory vivid in her mind, especially during the harsh winter. Her mother had decided to cut down on her living expenses because her brother needed money for tutoring classes. After understanding the situation, Emma had taken the job despite the biting cold, as it offered a substantial paycheck at that time.

People had suggested she take higher-paying jobs, but Emma had refused. It was precisely because the older man had made an unwelcome request that Emma had confronted and exposed him. This led to his spiteful rumors that she was deliberately seductive.

That incident had caused quite a stir at school, and Emma remembered it well. It was because Ethan Turner, that bad man, had trusted her that Emma had believed in love and entered a relationship with him, only to end up heartbroken.

Now, as Damien Sterling looked at her with such doubt, could it be that he was even worse than that man? It was uncertain. Yet, how could Emma’s heart not ache so badly, so deeply saddened? How was Damien any different from her colleagues?

With a sense of loss, Emma turned away, leaving behind a lonely silhouette.

"Aren’t you going to explain?" Damien asked from behind her.

Right now, Emma didn’t want to explain anything at all. Curiously, what was this warm sensation on her cheek? She touched her face and felt ashamed—was she really about to cry over a misunderstanding by that man? Was it worth it?

Emma Hart, dry your tears!

Emma Hart lifted her head, staring up at the sky at a forty-five degree angle, determined not to let her tears fall, mimicking the defiant stance of a rebel.

Emma Hart, be your own princess, don’t let those tears fall!

Emma said arrogantly, turning away. "What is there to explain? Mr. Sterling can think whatever he likes, right? After all, what I’m doing now isn’t much different from what I did back then."

Emma pretended to be nonchalant as she spoke. If he wanted to see her as that kind of bad woman, then fine, she would play the part to the hilt!

What use was explaining? Those who believed in her would continue to do so, just like Amelia Davidson. Since Damien Sterling already harbored doubts, what good would explaining do?

Emma slammed the door with a ’bang.’

"Her temper is getting worse," the man murmured to himself as he watched the door, shaking his head, then returning his gaze to the information on his computer.

Her present and future might include him, but he couldn’t afford to miss out on understanding her past.

Leaning against the door, Emma stormed out of the room, realizing she couldn’t go back in now. Suddenly, she wondered why it mattered so much what that man thought. Obtaining the video footage was the real priority—it was crucial evidence to clear her name!

Emma stood by the door, touching it, contemplating another entrance, but that would be too embarrassing now.

The tearful Emma of moments ago now regained some composure. Despite still feeling upset and aggrieved, the lack of evidence made her feel somewhat dejected.

Mrs. Harris was tidying up the room, preparing to take some clothes to be washed, when she curiously asked upon seeing Emma leaning on the door, "Emma, what are you doing here?"

Emma quickly turned around, putting a finger to her lips, shushing Mrs. Harris and cautiously looking back to make sure the man didn’t overhear.

She had strutted out of the room high and mighty, but now she hesitated at the door, unwilling to leave.

Mrs. Harris looked puzzled but mimicked Emma’s gesture, putting a finger to her lips, understanding Emma’s intent, and nodded towards the stairs to make her exit.

Inside, Damien Sterling suddenly spoke up, "Who’s at the door?"

Emma stiffened at the sound of Damien Sterling’s voice, signaling to Mrs. Harris, who approached the door with a basket in hand, then turned back to respond to Damien inside, "Mr. Sterling, are there any clothes here that need washing?"

"No."

Before bedtime, Emma Hart sat fuming in her room, half expecting Damien Sterling to come and say something to her. But all she heard was the sound of him closing his door, heading to take a shower as naturally as if nothing had happened. It seemed her anger was in vain.

The sound of water rushing in the bathroom echoed through the mansion as Emma quietly slipped out of her room and made her way toward the study. She was determined to see what that man had been researching all this time.

The long corridor, with its wooden floors and opulent European chandeliers hanging from the ceilings, exuded luxury and prestige, much like a palace. Emma tried the doorknob of the study, only to find it locked. Surprised and somewhat aggrieved, she thought how underhanded it was of him; he never used to lock the study.

Returning to her room, Emma carefully opened the door to slip back in, but was startled by a voice from behind, "Find anything interesting?"

Emma’s hand trembled on the doorknob at the eerie tone. She swallowed hard and turned around, feigning nonchalance. "I just went to get a glass of water," she said.

The man stood there, a white towel loosely wrapped around his waist, highlighting the muscles of his abdomen. He rubbed his hair back and forth with one hand, his physique momentarily distracting Emma, who forced herself to look away.

"Did I ask where you went?" Damien’s eyes twinkled with a mocking light, clearly seeing through her.

"I...," Emma stammered, finding it difficult to lie to Damien, who was proving to be a challenging adversary.

Feeling it pointless to continue the charade, Emma decided to be direct. "I want the footage from that day," she confessed.

"You think too much," Damien responded casually, tossing the white towel aside.

Emma followed him, persistence in her tone. "So, you’re saying no?"

"What do you think?" Damien’s face flickered with annoyance as he spoke coldly.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.