Chapter 52
Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall
Chapter 52 After leaving the club, Emma noticed a sleek black Ferrari parked right at the entrance. Oddly enough, a luxurious Maybach was parked next to it, each car worth around 2 million dollars.
Such extravagant vehicles at the entrance of a modest club certainly turned heads. The Ferrari was unmistakably Seanâs, while the Maybach belonged to Liam.
Sean was leaning casually against his Ferrari, sunglasses on and legs crossed, enhancing the scene with his presence.
As Emma approached, he quickly showed concern. âEmma, I heard the Gomez family summoned you urgently. Are you alright?
Any injuries?â
âIâm fine, Uncle Sean. But- Emma started.
âWhatâs up?â Sean asked, noticing her hesitation.
Emma nodded toward the Ferrari. âUncle Sean, donât you think driving such a noticeable car might attract paparazzi?â
Sean, always fond of his luxury cars and accustomed to public attention, dismissed the concern with a wave of his hand. âLetâs not worry about that now, Emma. Come. Iâll take you for some cake,â he said, choosing to overlook the potential for unwanted attention.
Nearby, Emma noticed Liamâs quiet presence by the Maybach. She let go of Seanâs hand and approached Liam. âMr. Hall, would you care to join us for some cake?â
Both Sean and Levi were taken aback by her gesture.
Sean, feeling a bit sidelined but determined, removed his sunglasses and fixed his gaze on Emma. âEmma, when I invite you for cake, thereâs no need to ask anyone else,â he said, giving Liam a pointed look.
Liam, unfazed by Seanâs remark, took Emmaâs hand firmly in his as if to make a statement. âFeeling tired?â
âNot really, just took a few hits and lost my knives,â Emma responded casually.
Levi felt a mix of admiration. âWhat exactly does she do? Always in the thick of action, from fights to defusing bombs. And she talks about it so nonchalantly! No wonder Mr. Hall was so taken with her.â
Liam reassured her, âItâs good that youâre not hurt. Letâs go home so you can rest. We have a wellâtrained pastry chef at home;
you can have any dessert you fancy.â
Feeling targeted, Sean couldnât hide his dismay. âEmma, are you really going to ditch me for a man?â It was a new and unpleasant feeling for him, and he exaggerated his sadness for effect. âMy heart is breaking here. I just found you, and now youâre leaving me....
Emma quickly tried to smooth things over. âUncle Sean, Iâm not leaving you. Itâs just that I seem to be drawn to Liam!â
Sean was left speechless by her response.
Levi silently applauded her from the sidelines.
Sean, still trying to recover, frowned. âEmma, how can you say things like that?â
Emma bit her lip, unsure of what to say next.
Sean, now visibly frustrated, turned to Liam. âEmma is making sacrifices for you. Why canât you let her come with me for some cake?
Liamâs expression hardened. âShe shouldnât have snacks before dinner; itâs not good for her appetite..
æ¨B3%è¯ Chapter 52 Caught off guard by Liamâs protective stance, Sean blurted out, âWhatâs so important about dinner? Emma, do you want to have dinner with him or come with me for a cake?â
Emma touched her nose, looking sheepish. âDinner sounds good... But Uncle Sean, youâre always watching your sugar intake, isnât it bad to have a cake?â
Sean paused, then relented with a smile. âAlright then, Iâll fallow your lead and skip the cake for dinner too.â
Emma couldnât help but smile at Seanâs sudden shift in demeanor.
Sean, aware of Liamâs notorious past, was initially concerned for Emma. However, witnessing their affectionate interaction, he felt a mix of helplessness and reluctance to witness more of their intimate moments. Deciding to make a graceful exit, he quipped, âI better not stick around and be a third wheel. I wouldnât want to keep you from missing Liam when Iâm around.â
Emma caught his playful tone and chuckled. âUncle Sean, try to act normal, will you?â
Visibly irked, Sean retorted, âWhat can I do if my precious niece doesnât need me anymore? Is it so wrong to be heartbroken?â
He shot Liam a stern look and added, âListen, treat Emma right. If you hurt her, Iâll make you regret it!â
This was the second time Liam had been sternly warned by Emmaâs uncle. Despite knowing Sean was Emmaâs uncle, Liamâs protective Instincts were unmistakable.
As Sean climbed into his car, he gave Emma a flirtatious wink. âRemember, Emma, if he ever treats you poorly, just come to me.
Iâve got your back!
Emma rolled her eyes. âUncle Sean, please donât say things that could be taken the wrong way!â
Sean replied with a smirk. With that, he roared off in his Ferrari.
Emma then joined Liam in his car, where he was busily adjusting his tie, clearly ruffled by Seanâs protective antics.
Trying to ease the tension, Emma said, âFeeling a bit jealous? My uncle is in showbiz; he tends to say things that sound more dramatic than intended.â
Liam shot her a cool glance. âAre you implying Iâm oldâfashioned?â
Emma, her eyes widening, hastened to reassure him, âNot at allâ
Liam, seeming to change the subject, remarked casually, âJust because your uncle left in a hurry doesnât mean we canât still have dinner. Itâs perfect timing,.â
Emma offered a slight smile.
After a long day, Emma returned home, washed up, and decided to relax for a bit.
Usually, Liam would retreat to his study around this time, but today, he surprised her by staying in the bedroom. âWhatâs going on?â Emma asked, her curiosity piqued.
As she settled onto the bed, Liam made it clear he wanted to join her, Emma assisted him onto the bed, but once he touched the sheets, Llam took the lead Emmaâs heart fluttered as she gazed at his flawless features, memories of the first time she saw his strength and residence vividly coming back to her.
Llam recalled the day she had boldly declared, will be a great wife, smart and capable, and Iâll surely surprise you one day. If Emma had è² 18 Chapter 52 Mon known how deeply those words would resonate with Liam, she might have hesitated.
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âEmma,â Liam whispered as he kissed her forehead tenderly. âNow itâs my turn to surprise you.â He then kissed her lips passionately, his hands skillfully removing her clothes. His touch was gentle yet insistent as his hand traveled down her body.
Caught in the moment, Emma felt a mix of emotions. Even though she had been swept off her feet before, she still felt a blush spread across her cheeks. âPlease donât...â
Liam reassured her softly, âTrust me, youâll enjoy this.â