Eyes of an enemy

"We created projects Nabot to raise money, so whatever happens, we would make money. I have a feeling that ABM will do anything to stop this collaboration. They will never allow me to complete it and become a competitor. Especially since we have ties with the Sky group," Emily explained.

Jude nodded his head. Emily was right ABM will definitely fight against project Nabot and they needed it to raise funds. In reality, Emily did not lack the money to fund project Nabot after all as the only survival of the William family, money could never be her problem. But her new identity could not afford so much, so she did not dare raise any suspicion after all the hitmen knew they did not kill her.

The Browns could not use assassination like they did five years ago. After all, they no longer have strong ties with the government.

Five years ago, the Browns were able to get away with murder because they had strong ties with the government. The president as of that time was a friend and business partner to the Browns.

Last year, Emily came up with the idea of investing in politics. So Jude found out who the Brown family were supporting, then pitch his tent with their strongest opponent.

Luckily Jude was able to foster friendships with Tim Stewart, who is the current president. Of course, this was done in secret, so nobody was of their friendship. This is also Emily's trophy card to beat the Browns.

"Once we can raise the fund, then we can move to create our next project that needs this funding," Emily explained.

Jude nodded his head in understanding. Any step that the Browns made now will only be to their advantage. Of course, if the Browns do not interfere then the partnership will be smooth and Stem will realize a lot of profit from the project. But he still hated the idea. ABM could not be underestimated. They could turn lies into reality. Being on good terms was the safest thing to do.

Jude took a deep breath, the safest thing was not always the right thing. so he decided to allow her. After all, they still have a trophy card to save them at any time.

After her discussion with Jude Emily went back to her room. She was so tired that she thought her eyes will close the minute her back touched the bed.

Emily sluggishly pulled herself into the bathroom to have a quick shower. She picks up the first night's wear she saw in her wardrobe and puts it on while struggling to keep her eyes open. After putting on her clothes she dropped on the bed to have a good night's sleep. She closed her eyes to sleep but instead of darkness, a pair of eyes flash through her mind. She shakes her head quickly to get it off her mind.

Emily usually had nightmares and find it difficult to fall asleep so she usually work her body during the day so she will be too tired to think about her grievance. This was the first time since her parent's death that she thought about someone else instead of what her life will be like if the incident years ago did not happen.

After turning and turning for a few more minutes, tiredness eventually took over and she fell asleep.

In her sleep, she dreamed of her father. The familiar night mear did not even give her a night off. The gunshot, the tear, and the betrayal. The cold hands of loneliness embraced her when she woke up. she got up from the bed and cleaned the tears in her eyes. It was already a familiar routine. She looked at the wall clock in her room, it was three am. With a wry smile, she got off the bed and went into the bathroom.

She sat on the toilet seat breathing in and out to regain her cool. In between, she closed her eyes to ease her raising heart. A pair of beautiful eyes flashed in her mind and she felt her body shiver.

"Ah! What is happening to me?" Emily questions the strange feeling. How could she be finding comfort in the eyes of her enemy?

"Ahhh! I must be going crazy," Emily sighed turning on the tap and splashing water on her face. After repeating the same action for a few minutes she finally calms down.

"In this life, I can only be an enemy to a member of the Brown family," she told herself as she looked at her reflection in the mirror.

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Eric on the other hand just finished his work for the day. Unlike Emily, he has taken in her full feature. Her delicate beauty kept flashing through his mind all day.

He noticed the sadness in her eyes, the loneliness. He could recognize it since he felt the same. All his life he has always tried to please his father and earn his praise, unfortunately, his father is not very easy to please. His mother was a socialist who busies herself with tea parties and gaining connections with the business world. So he could recognize that loneliness, even with his parents around he still felt alone, with no one to share his joy and pain with.

He presses his lips together. "I need to get this lady out of my system," he muttered to himself. He knew he could not love anyone, he just had to wait for his parents to pick out a wife for him. All his life decisions have been made for him. A part has been created for him, all he had to do is follow through with it. He walked out of his office and headed to the parking lot. It was already 11 pm that night and all the workers have closed for the day.

He steps into the elevator and decided to head straight to the hotel for a night of fun. He believed he will be able to get rid of the fatigue he was feeling. Besides having a beautiful woman under him for the night will delete the Image of the lady he saw earlier that day.