Emily remained calm and unflustered before leisurely saying, “However, Mr. Thomas, please allow me to use the restroom. After such a long meeting, I really need to relieve myself. I can’t hold it anymore.”

She pretended to look troubled.

Ethan could only nod, his voice heavy as he replied, “Go ahead.”

As soon as Emily turned her back to him, she secretly stuck out her tongue and hurried towards her lounge.

Half an hour later, she emerged, and Ethan was still ...