Chapter 7
I turned to leave. Dad signaled his securny to block me, but I took a deep breath and stood my ground ||
“Do you really waist to try that? My social standing isn’t something businesspeople like you can compete with anymore. Test ma–if I’m not out that door in five minutes, see if the police don’t show up.“[]
At my words, Dad shamped into the sofa and waved for security to let me pass. I walked out without looking hack
Belind me, Mom’s desperate cries echoed through the hall. I ignored her. Their love had come too late–F’d known that from the moment I saw Jason]
I’d returned for this meeting, but i hadn’t snade theus understand that I truly didn’t want them in my life anymore.
Mom even gave interviews to reporters, publicly explaining our strained relationship. The internet immediately exploded with outrage against them.]
« some kind of sick joke? First time I’ve heard of wealthy families being Tits superstitions!“]
“Their son gets to live lavishly as a CCD while their daughter struggles to survive. Disgusting.“]
“Emma Thompson vois my classmate–brilliant student, top of everything. Who even is this Jason guy???”
“Isn’t he the one who hit someone with his car and his parents paid to make it disappear?||
“Everyone in that family except Emma is trash!”
Thompson Enterprises products were flooded with negative reviews, and their website was backed
Internet sleuths even found the Christmas party interview from three years ago, with commenters pointing out:
So they were vacationing with Jason while leaving Emann completely alone?
“Inima disappeared three years ago–her heart must have been completely shattered.“[]
“At 22, abandoned by her family, she went west to support a research project. Thank god for Professor Morris–without him, she might not have SATVIved
Reading all this, I shook my head, put down my phone, and stopped following the drama.]]
I had more important work tu du. I didn’t have time for this mess
Professur Morris sought me put soon after.
“Emuma, we’re continuing the project. The department wants us to establish a specialized team to tackle this challenge. It’s chassified work–are you mterested in joung?”
“Absolutely,” I replied without hesitation
“What about your parents?“||
I spoke firmly: “Professor, as you know, what’s being said online is mostly true. I huhl no hope for reconciliation anul want no further connection with
Tye already made my position clear to them. If they continue trying to contact me. I’ll need your team’s help to handle the situation.
The professor immediately understood–I was cutting ties with my family completely
He sighed and nodded. “Alright, Emma. I’ll support whatever decision you make, as long as you don’t tejbel
