"What brings you here?" Unsure of Emily's intentions, Han Shuo looked as composed as ever, but his thoughts were in turmoil as he spoke to her with an appeasing smile.
"I just came to discuss how we should deal with the Griffin Legion's commander." Whether deliberately or not, Emily did not so much as glance at Han Shuo after entering, speaking only to Phoebe and Candice.
"Oh, aren't you Lady Emily? How do you know Brian? What's going on?" Phoebe was clearly far more interested in the relationship between Emily and Han Shuo than in dealing with the Griffin Legion. The moment she recognized Emily, she could not help asking.
After saying this, Phoebe stole a glance at Han Shuo, then walked over to him with a blush on her lovely face. She even slipped her slender hand around his arm and lifted her chin at Emily in a show of defiance.
Had this been yesterday, Han Shuo could have disregarded Phoebe's feelings and explained that their relationship was only a pretense. But after last night's tender intimacy, he could no longer explain anything. All he could do was give Emily an awkward, rueful smile in silence.
A complicated light shone in Emily's bright eyes as she gazed deeply at Han Shuo. After only a short while under that gaze, the guilt in his heart grew intense. His expression hardened, and he drew a deep breath before telling Phoebe, "Actually, Emily and I are..."
"We're superior and subordinate. We both belong to the Dark Curtain Organization and just happened to take on the same mission this time. There's no need to worry, Miss Phoebe!" Just as Han Shuo was about to confess, Emily, who had been watching every change in his expression, suddenly interrupted him, covering up what he had