Chapter 242: Cat Out of the Bag
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Aiden growled the moment he stepped into his office, his eyes landing on the woman sitting at his desk.
At first, through the frosted windows of his office, he thought that it was Amelia. It was easy to mistake one for the other. After all, both of them had long pale blonde hair, and they were of similar physique. This time, Emmeline was even dressed like Amelia― no more pastel skirts and feminine accessories. Just a smart business attire that Amelia always donned.
"Can’t I visit?" Emmeline asked. "Last I checked, your mother is my godmother. I am basically a Montgomery."
If Matteo were here, he might’ve even reminded Emmeline that Catherine Laine was in fact not the first Montgomery mistress, but just a mistress, period. But that was Aiden’s own mother, and he wasn’t going to say such a thing just to get a jab at Emmeline, tempting as it was.
"Just because the Hawthornes have kicked you out doesn’t mean you can run around and claim family members left, right, and center," Aiden said with a roll of his eyes. He crossed his arms across his chest. "Get out of my chair. In fact, get out of this office building."
"There’s no rush," Emmeline said, her voice sweet. "You were the one who decided not to answer my calls and messages. Even my letters were ignored. What? Did you burn it as soon as you received it?"
Aiden said nothing, but the thinning of his lips gave away his every thought. Emmeline chuckled.
"Thought so."
"I read it," Aiden said.