Settling the Score

Marcus glanced at Elara through the rearview mirror. He hadn't expected Emerson to show up. After getting Elara's approval, he pulled the car over again.

"Hello, Mr. Blackwood." Emerson greeted Julian. Even with all the chaos inside, he still kept it polite.

A moment later, Julian responded to him with a low, muffled sound.

Emerson kept his emotions in check and turned his gaze back to Elara. She